ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Mass Communication)

Course: National and International Semester: Autumn, 2019

Current Affairs Part-II (5634
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 newspapers and other sources of information.
This course has no book and study guide, therefore you are required to get
information about the assignments' topics from the newspapers, magazines and
internet resources. Editorial pages of the newspapers can provide you sufficient
information and material for your assignments and final examination papers.

LIST OF CONTENTS

This package comprises the following material:

1. Assignments 1 and 2
2. Assignment Forms (2 sets)
3. Schedule for submitting the assignments and tutorial meetings.

Note: If you find anyone of the above items missing from your study pack. Please
contact:

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

Best of Luck

(Dr. Shahid Hussain)

Course Coordinator

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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(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 ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE'S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
"AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY".

Course: National and International Semester: Autumn, 2019

Current Affairs Part-II (5634) Total Marks: 100
Level: M.Sc Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Q.1 What are the pros and cons of Globalization in this contemporary world? How
Pakistan can get maximum benefits out of Globalization. (25)

Q.2 Critically analyze the overall situation of Islamic world. What measures should be
taken by the Muslim Countries to overcome the problems being faced by Muslims
worldwide. (25)

Q.3 Write a detailed note on the role of World Bank and International Monetary Fund
in international politics. (25)

Q.4 Explain "Belt and Road Initiative" project of China. Also discuss its impact on
international economy and politics. (25)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Q.1 What are the key objectives of SAARC? What are the hurdles in achieving the
objectives and goals of SAARC? (25)

Q.2 Critically analyze the role of United Nations and Organization of Islamic Countries
(OIC) in resolving the Palestine issue. (25)

Q.3 How the foreign policy of Pakistan should be framed to make our country
prosperous and free from international influences? (25)

Q.4 Do you agree that NATO and USA have failed to overcome the local resistance of
Afghan people? Discuss in detail. (25)

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