ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Mass Communication)

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Course: National & International Current Affairs-II (5634)

Level: MSc Semester: Spring, 2022
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, BEd,
MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the
questions.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide
or allied material.
4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.
5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned
copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The
size of the file should not exceed 5MP.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Q.1 Evaluate this situation of Afghanistan after fall of Kabul in 2021. How the new
government of Afghanistan lead by Taliban can impact the relationship between
Afghanistan and Pakistan? (20)

Q.2 Examine the development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during

last three years. How are international players influencing the progress of this
project? (20)

Q.3 Explain the root-causes of US withdrawal from Afghanistan after a long stay of
almost two decades. How international media have responded in this regard?
Support your answer with examples from international media. (20)

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Q.4 How media can play its role in highlighting soft image of Pakistan across the
globe? Strengthen your answer with sound arguments. (20)

Q.5 How do you see the current state of relations between US and Pakistan? Write a
critical analysis in the historical context of Pak-US relations. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Q.1 What are the factors that resulted in close relationship between UAE and Israel?
How far Muslim community has responded to this development? (20)

Q.2 Discuss the ongoing situation of Syria and analyze the role of international players
in Syrian politics. (20)

Q.3 Evaluate the role of IMF and World Bank in the economies of developing nations.
Highlight this role with particular emphasis on Pakistan. (20)

Q.4 Examine the current state of relations between Iran and Afghanistan in the context
of new government of Afghanistan. (20)

Q.5 Elaborate the following: (20)

i. Role of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in resolving Palestine
Issue.
ii. Role of United Nations (UN) in Promotion of Peace.