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CSS Economics Paper II Past Paper 2025

CSS Economics Paper II 2025 carries 100 marks over 3 hours. It has 7 questions.

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How to attempt: Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Question 1 (Part I) is the paper's MCQs, which are not reproduced here.

Q. 2
Critically evaluate why Pakistan’s economic growth has been inconsistent over the decades. How do political stability and governance quality influence long-term growth prospects?
(20)
Q. 3
“Pakistan’s industrial policy has favored protectionism over competitiveness.” Critically analyze this statement with examples from key industries.
(20)
Q. 4
“Rising public debt in Pakistan is more a symptom of weak fiscal management than economic necessity.” Discuss this statement critically.
(20)
Q. 5
Discuss the role of exchange rate policy in stabilizing Pakistan's economy. What are the trade-offs involved?
(20)
Q. 6
“Land reforms in Pakistan have been more symbolic than substantive.” Critically examine this statement, with reference to their design, implementation, and outcomes.
(20)
Q. 7
Pakistan’s energy crisis is often termed as a governance failure rather than a resource issue. Critically evaluate this perspective.
(20)
Q. 8
Write Notes on Any Two of the following (w.r.t. Pakistan): (10 each)
(20)
- (a)
  Digital Transformation and Economic Future
  (10)
- (b)
  Foreign Aid vs Foreign Trade Debate
  (10)
- (c)
  Interest Free Banking
  (10)

Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.