Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

(Department of Mass Communication)

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Course: National & International Current Affairs-I (9264)
Semester: Spring, 2023
Level: BS
Please read the following instructions for writing you assignments. (AD,
BS, B.Ed, 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 the answer it according to the
requirements of the question.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books,
study guide or allied material.
4. Hand written scanned assignments are not acceptable.
5. Upload you 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 the hand written assignments (in PDF format)
on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MB.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

Assignment No. 01

Q.1 Critically evaluate the prevailing political situation in Pakistan. How

democracy can be strengthened in the country? Suggest some viable solution in
this context. (20)

Q.2 Why has Pakistan faced economic crisis during different eras? How can the country
become a self-reliant state? Support your answer with sound arguments.
(20)

Q.3 Analyze the current situation of Press-Government relations in Pakistan. How

can relations between government and press be improved? (20)
Q.4 Write a detailed discussion highlighting the importance of renewable energy
resources for Pakistan How can power generation be increased in the country?
Suggest some remedial steps in this regard. (20)

Q.5 Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of Pakistan with regards to its
geostrategic location. Explain how this location challenges and opportunities to
Pakistan? (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

Assignment No. 02

Q.1 Evaluate the role of social media in creating political awareness in the country?
How has youth of the country become politically motivated due to relentless
use of social media? (20)

Q.2 "Pakistan is heaven on earth due to its natural and scenic beauty." How can
media in the country play its role to highlight the beauty of the country to
attract the tourists across the globe?
(20)

Q.3 Pakistan is blessed with multitude of natural resources like minerals, gas, and
coal. How can the Government of Pakistan play its role to utilize its resources
to earn the revenue for the country? Some suitable suggestions are expected
from you in this regard. (20)

Q.4 Examine the role of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to
regulate media affairs in Pakistan. How far do you agree that PEMRA has played
its judicious role to facilitate and monitor media in the country?
(20)

Q.5 Explain the route-causes of sense of deprivation in the province of Balochistan.

How can federation play its role to make the province prosperous?
(20)