1. English–Urdu translation topic: decline of Pakistani cinema over past four decades, reduced production from 200 to 20 films annually, financial barriers to filmmaking, Karachi and Lahore as industry hubs, Islamabad’s rising creative role despite few film schools 2. Literary analysis: Basaat (Basir Kazmi) – life as chess metaphor, character analysis (Shazra) illustrating societal control and destiny tension 3. Literary essays: Patras Kay Mazameen (Ahmed Shah Bukhari) – simplicity and involuntary humor, writing style analysis, real-life event commentary in essays as satire and reflection of daily life 4. Aangan (Khadija Mastoor): joint family system as source of social issues, female characters facing gender-specific challenges within patriarchal structures 5. Film analysis: Bajrangi Bhaijaan – character of Bajrangi, cross-border friendship and empathy message; Baghban – traditional family values vs. generational conflicts; Bin Roye – emotional expression, character study of Saba 6. Exam format: Section A translation (20 marks), Sections B and C essay responses (45 marks each), 320–370 words per essay, critical analysis of texts or films required