Do not treat them as your only source of study. Read the textbook for understanding and depth, and use Sir Umar Khan’s notes to memorize the key points for the exam answer sheet.
Sir Umar Khan typically uses bullets rather than long paragraphs. Don't just read them; try to "blind-write" the bullet points for a topic like "Reasons for the Decline of the Mughal Empire" to test your recall.
"I failed Pak Studies in 1st year (39 marks). I used Sir Umar Khan's notes for 2 months. Got 84 in Part 2. The difference is that he tells you what the examiner wants, not just the story." – sir umar khan pak studies notes
For the Geography paper, his notes are particularly strong regarding data and statistics . Topics like "Population," "Water Resources," and "Minerals" are often backed up with updated figures (which textbooks sometimes lack). The questions at the end of each geography topic are very relevant to the application-based questions asked in the CIE exams.
Comprehensive Breakdown of Section 2: Environment of Pakistan (2059/02) Do not treat them as your only source of study
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