Rise of Artificial Intelligence: The Treat of a Jobless Future or Better Job Opportunities Through Upskilling or Reskilling Author: Abeerah AdnanOutline 1. Introduction: The emergence of Artificial Intelligence is going to be a boon for the job market to only hire upskilling employees, proficient in the field of AI; hence, creating new job opportunities in the future. 2. Explaining the key Ideas of the Topic: i. The emergence and the rise of AI.ii. Why AI is considered to be a Threat Towards a Jobless Future?iii. Defining ‘upskilling’ and ‘reskilling’ with the perspective of AI 3. Manifestations of Artificial Intelligence creating job opportunities through reskilling and upskilling: a) In the Field of Healthcare– surgical Robotic systemsb) AI driven Automation in the companies– Tesla’s Gig factoryc) Logistics and Warehousing:– Amazon’s Fulfillment centers.d) AI and Cybersecurity– Machine learning in Securitye) AI and Education– Smart Facial Recognition Systemsf) In the Field of Customer Service :– Chatbots For E-Commerce Storiesg) Jobs in retail :– Walmart’s shelf scanning robotsh) AI and Graphic Designing :– Mid Journey and DALL-Ei.) Digital Marketing and AI :– Upskilling and Reskilling jobs for Marketersj) AI upskilling Legislative measures :– Modeling outcomes through language processingk) AI and Businesses– Global AI Survey 4. Reasons that does not make Artificial Intelligence a threat to the job market : a) There is a reason it is called ‘Artificial’ Intelligence.– Useless without human intelligence.b) Historically, technological advancements have never replaced conventional jobs.c) Humans are needed to give the commands to AI.– Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chips 5. Conclusion Read More Outlines

Resurgence of Bloc Politics and The Start of 2nd Cold War Author: Arijah Siddiqui – Postal GroupOutline Thesis statement: Although the disintegration of the Soviet Union give rise to the United States as a sole Global power, the status quo seems threatened by the emergence of China, as our economic power, and Russia, as a military power in the central and Eastern regions of the world. 1. Introduction2. Bloc politics: west Vs the rest 3. Resurgence of bloc politics: status quo a. The United States (US) hegemony since the disintegration of Soviet Union.b. Rising economic tensions between the United States and China.c. Rising strategic tensions between the United States and China– Formation of anti-Sino organizations QUAD, AUKUSd. Russia: Emerging as a military superpower to connect the United States and NATO’sexpansion in the Asian region.e. Formation of ‘abstract political camps’ across the globef. Resurgence of the ideological rift between ‘democracy’ and ‘communism’ 4. Inception of second cold war: US vs Sino a. Silent ‘ geo-economic’ war rising between China and the United States– petro – dollar vs petro – yuanb. BRI vs B3W: Belt and Road initiative versus build, back, better world.c. China’s rise in the production of consumer products versus United States expenditure inmarket development.d. Camp- building: Increasing ties between China and Pakistan vs increasing ties betweenUS and Indiae. The United States “containment of China” policy. 5. Hopes and hurdles for the United States 6. Conclusion Read More Outlines

Promoting tourism in Pakistan: Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges Author: Basil Farooqui – PSPOutline 1. IntroductionThesis statement: Pakistan possesses remarkable prowess in the global tourism industry. Unfortunately owing to multi dimensioned challenges, tourism in Pakistan remains underutilized. However, making prudent promotional choices, Pakistan can transform these challenges in to lucrative opportunities. 2. Problems and prospects of tourism promotion in Pakistan3. A 360 degree view of tourism in Pakistan a. History based tourism in Pakistanb. Exploring the vibrant cultural tourism of Pakistanc. Remnants of religious parts in Pakistand. Tourism of centuries old archaeologist sitese. Deep diving in to the natural tourism of Pakistan 4. Challenges of promoting tourism in Pakistan a. Economic constraints of promoting tourism in Pakistanb. Promoting tourism vis a vis weak infrastructurec. a dire Need of uniform tourism policy planningd. Promoting tourism requires robust security edificee. Introducing new facilities: Indirect promotionf. Mitigating environmental cost of promoting tourism 5. Opportunities of promoting tourism in Pakistan a. Pakistan brand: Governments initiative for promoting tourismb. Utilizing the power of social media promotionc. Smooth process for visa on arrival and e visad. NTCBs digital portal for global bookinge. Conducting International ski competitions for global promotionf. Promoting tourism via public private ventures 6. Conclusion Read More Outlines

Poverty Anywhere Is a Threat to Prosperity Everywhere Author: Fawad SoomroOutline 1. Introduction2. Conceptualizing poverty in a Broader way 3. How poverty in one corner of the world affects prosperity in every corner of the world? a. Lack of equal opportunities forces men to indulge in unwanted work.b. Hunger and humiliation beget street crimes in society.c. Joblessness spawns domestic violence in household.d. Compromised education pushes children into Juvenile the electricity.e. Lack of just and equitable accessibility of resources bring about intolerance amongpeople.f. Dearth of basic utilities lead to normalization of theft.g. Economic deprivation causes gender inequality.h. Scarcity of Health Care facilities hamper overall productivity.i. Absenteeism of Technology but people at back foot in modern world.j. Homelessness and sub-standard housing usher unsafe neighborhood.k. Impoverishment our rational thinking engenders modern decadence in society. 4. Pragmatic measures to end poverty and ensure prosperitya. Encourage countries to engage in trade as a path out of povertyb. Remove barriers for all to ensure equitable access of resources and opportunitiesc. Improve management of natural resources for sustainable developmentd. Institute a progressive social protection system to uplift massages 5. Poverty in Afghanistan is a threat to prosperity in the world a locus classicus 6. Conclusion Read More Outlines

If Gold Rusts, What Shall Iron Do? Author: Hamid MajidOutline 1. IntroductionThesis statement: If gold rusts, then iron is more prone to resting if doctor fastest cancel his soul and earnest Hemingway can commit suicide, if the largest democracy of the world can elect the butcher of Gujarat as its prime minister and if China and the US can be the biggest polluters, ordinary states and individuals are prone to commit even more horrible blunders. 2. If gold rusts, what shall iron do? a. If the champions of Fundamental Rights infringe upon the rights of investigativejournalist, backward state can become hell for such journalists. (Julian Assange andEdward Snowden)b. Common citizens are extremely vulnerable when the privacy of governmental heads canbe breached. (Pegasus)c. If prophets were put to trial by god, ordinary humans will also be tested. (Muhammad (PBUH), Moses and Jesus)d. If global economic growth engines are in recession, the poor states are bound to be ineconomic crisis.e. Nation democracy is a regular risk if elections can be manipulated in politically mature states – Elections 2016 Cambridge analytical scandalf. Resource less nations can do no wonders if resourceful nations cannot contribute inclimate change mitigation – 23% share of China in global GHG emissionsg. If earnest Hemingway could commit suicide pessimist cannot be saved from such a fate.h. The withdrawal of the US from the League of Nations made other Nations to abandon it.i. If the largest democracy of the world can elect the butcher of Gujarat as its PrimeMinister, undemocratic Regimes can unleash even more terrifying exits.j. If the Conqueror of the world Alexander the Great can die, common people cannotcircumvent death.k. If a learnt scholar can sell his soul over worldly gains, ignorant cannot resist thetemptations of Evil. Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowel. If the multinational corporation can become irrelevant, local corporations and start-upsare at greater risk. Case-in-point: Nokia.3. Conclusion Read More Outlines

Great Works are Performed Not by Strength but by Perseverance Author: Muhammad Umer JavedOutline 1. Introduction Perseverance is a stepping stone towards victory. People who remain consistent in their efforts, despite repeated failure always emerge as victors. Thus, strength is not the precursor of victory. 2. How are great works performed by perseverance a. Rise of democracy after centuries of struggle against monarchy. – Case-in-point: magna carta in 1215 to democratic states in 1945 b. Right of self-determination through perseverance. – Case-in-point: war of independence of America c. Women’s struggle for basic Human Rights against powerful patriotic. – Case-in-point: waves of feminism d. Emergence of colonized powers against the colonizer. – Case-in-point: Independence of India and Pakistan e. Great technological accomplishments were achieved through perseverance. – Case-in-point: Invention of light bulb f. The chains of slavery were broken after decades of struggle. – Case-in-point: Abolitionist movement g. The struggle of people to get basic human rights to half a century of consistent efforts. – Case-in-point: The Civil Rights Movement 3. How does perseverance always succeed against the power? a. Willingness of people do not give up in the face of existential threats. b. Determination to achieve an objective for collective good of a society. 4. How can perseverance guide the modern society? a. Only through perseverance, the threat of global warming can be addressed. b. The rise of totalitarian powers can only be confronted through consistent effects. 5. Conclusion Read More Outlines

Pakistan Policy Shift from Geo-Politics to Geo-Economics: Prospects and Challenges Author: MadihaOutline Thesis StatementPakistan policy shift from geo-politics to geo-economics is the sequel of recent strategic intensification between the global powers. The said policy shift has prospects for the financial solvency, however it is also coupled with some serious challenges. 1. Introduction 2. National security policy : a bird’s eye view 3. Prospects for Pakistan policy shift from Geo-economics a. Focus on export- oriented foreign direct investment [FDI] to balance the exchangeoutflows with inflowsb. Equitable economic development to remove vertical disparityc. Eradication of horizontal economic inequalities among the regions of the countryd. Exclusive economic initiatives to enhance trade, investment and connectivitye. Investment and infrastructure upgradation in the energy sector to increase productionf. Creation of globally competitive workforce will help increasing job opportunities forcitizens abroad 4. Challenges for Pakistan while shifting from Geo-politics to Geo-economicsa. Non-inclusive approach as it excludes political consensusb. Rivalry between USA and china can complicate Pakistan’s process of policy shiftc. Security dilemma between Pakistan and India cannot be overshadowedd. Political chaos in Afghanistan is currently the Achilles heel of Pakistane. Policy shift if not a low hanging fruit for Pakistan as Iran is under US sanctionsf. USA-India strategic partnership is not irrelevant in case of Pakistan policy shiftg. Impaired conditions in Indian occupied Kashmir halt Pakistan’s full-fledged shift fromgeo-politics 5. Conclusion Read More Outlines

The Greatest Glory in Living Lies Not in Never Falling, but In Rising Every Time We Fall. Author: Dr. Imran KhaldiOutline 1. IntroductionHuman beings are bound to make mistakes and experience failure; however, real test is toemerge out of those adverse situations stronger and more resilient. The same premise is the secret behind the achievements of great individuals and of nations. 2. Explaining the maxim 3. Traits require standing tall in the face of hardships 4. To rise every time after falling is a lengthy and an exhaustive process; often taking toll onindividual’s mental and emotional wellbeing – A counter narrative5. Vindication of the statementa. The great individuals achieving success through courage and perseverance: – Abraham Lincoln, having faced the bloodiest war in American history,successfully dismantled the institution of slavery. – Demosthenes, despite being mocked for his Speech impairment became the greatest orator of ancient Greece. – Nelson Mandela, enduring 27 years long imprisonment, ultimately beat apartheid regime. – Stephen Hawking, remained paralyzed for 30 years, did not yield to his disabilities and earned a great glory. – Unfortunate Jack Ma, standing tall in the face of hardships, finally becomes a business magnate. b. The Great nations attaining glory through resilience and can-do attitude amidsthardships: – The USA, despite being hit by Depression, roared as the leading nation of theworld. – The war-torn countries like Germany and Japan rose victorious out of the ashesof World War II. – Nordic countries journeyed from famine hit region to the welfare state. – Singapore transformed itself from the third world to the first world country. – China also revolutionized itself from an opium nation to an economic giant. 6. Relevance of maxim in the context of current situation of Pakistan:a. Courage and dedication can rid the country of the prevailing economic crisis. b. Solution to persistent political polarization and security lapse lies in unwavering nationalvalour and can-do attitude. 7. Relevance of proverb in the context of challenges to globalized world:a. Hope and out-of-box solutions can enable the international community to meetcontemporary global predicament. 8. Conclusion Read More Outlines

Children must be Taught How to Think, Not What to Think. Author: Mariam HabibOutline 1. IntroductionPrioritizing the cultivation of critical thinking and problem solving skills is children’s education, as opposed to traditional vote learning, not only enhances their intellectual growth but also equips them with the adaptive capabilities necessary for navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving world. 2. Limitations of Teaching Children what to Think a. Lack of creativity and problem solving skillsb. Limited application in real-world scenarios3. Why Children should be Taught how to Think a. Economic and social progress worldwideb. Increases living standardsc. Fosters creativity and problem-solving skillsd. Inculcates lifelong learninge. Enhances the application of knowledge in real world scenarios4. How can Children be Taught how to Think a. Teacher training and professional developmentb. Encourage inquiry-based learningc. Revisiting the curriculumd. Technology integration in education systeme. Integrate real-world applications in classroom learning5. Analyzing the Impact of Critical Thinking in Societies : Case Studies : Post- renaissance Europe and its Meteoric Rise 6. Conclusion Read More Outlines

The Time to Repair the Roof Is When the Sun Is Shining. Author: Khansa Malik – CSS 2022Outline 1. IntroductionThe right time to face a situation is in the present as a stitch in time saves nine. 2. The literal meaning of ‘the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining’3. How does this statement apply to real lifea. Right moral education during childhood has the capacity to mold the mind. – Case in point: Plato’s idea of early education. b. Presence in social relationships at right times prevents aloofness. c. Good governance depends on prompt policy formulation and implementation. – Case in point: Covid-19 response by Pakistan’s government. d. Swift and apt justice system ensures law and order in a country. – Case in point: Justice delayed is justice denied. e. Population overgrowth demands preemptive decisions to control this problem. – Case in point: China’s population control policy f. Timely decisions ensure a stable and growing economy. g. The control of crimes depends on nipping the evil in its bud. h. International Relations or shaped by prompt decisions. -Case in point: Pakistan and India’s conflict on Kashmir and role of the United Nations. i. The necessity of proactive approach to deal with drastic climate change. 4. Historical analysis of diplomacy and aptness of Bismarck to justify the statement. 5. Conclusion Read More Outlines