ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

(Department of Mass Communication)

Course: National & International Current Affairs-II (5634) Semester: Autumn, 2020
Level: M.Sc

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Each assignment carries 100 marks.

2. Write the assignments in your own words.
3. Since the nature of assignment-questions requires you to be more analytical,
therefore, supplement material from the study guides with information from other
suggested readings. Some of the questions require use of examples from Pakistani
perspective/setting. Do not simply rehash materials from different units of the
study guide and from one another is highly discouraged. Writing assignments in
your own words and originality of approach will fetch you maximum marks.

List of Contents

This package comprises the following material:

1. Study guide
2. A helping book “Scholastic Journalism”
3. Assignments 1and 2
4. Assignment forms 2 sets
5. Schedule for submitting assignments and attending tutorial meetings

If you find anything missing from the above-mentioned material, kindly inform:

The Mailing Officer

Mailing Section
Allama Iqbal Open University,
H-8, Islamabad.

Best of Luck

(Dr. Babar Hussain Shah)

Course Coordinator

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 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
(Department of Mass Communication)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM
AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Course: National & International Current Affairs-II (5634) Semester: Autumn, 2020
Level: M.Sc Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Assignment No 1
Q.1 Write a comprehensive essay on Pak-Russia relations. (20)

Q.2 How do you see China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as game

changer for Pakistan in the belt of South Asia? (20)

Q.3 Critically evaluate Afghanistan-Pakistan relations in the backdrop of

Pakistan’s war against terrorism. (20)

Q.4 How media can play an effective role in building soft image of Pakistan
across the globe?
(20)

Q.5 Describe the role of Pakistani national and private television channels in
highlighting Kashmir issue. (20)

Assignment No 2
Q.1 Highlight the role of International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in
economies of the developing nations. (20)
Q.2 Evaluate the historical context of US-Pakistan relations. (20)
Q.3 How Iran-United States relation do influence Pakistan? Write down a
critical review in the context. (20)
Q.4 Critically evaluate the role of media in creating inter-religious harmony
across the world. (20)
Q.5 Elaborate the following: (20)

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i. Role of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in resolving
Palestine Issue
ii. Role of United Nations (UN) in promotion of global peace.