AIOU Course Code 9344 Question Paper Spring 2025

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Pakistan Studies)

WARNING

  1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM THE 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: Pakistan Studies-V Foreign Policy of Pakistan (6492/9344)

Level: BS/B. Ed (4 Years) Semester: Spring, 2025

Please read the following instructions for writing your 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 then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.

3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guides, 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 5MB.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

Q. 1 Discuss economic development as a determinant of foreign policy with special reference to Pakistan. (20)

Q. 2 Critically analyze the role of the International Court of Justice in discouraging armed conflicts and bringing peace to the world. (20)

Q. 3 ECO members are rich in energy and gas resources. Why could Pakistan not get due benefits from the resources of ECO countries? (20)

Q.4 Discuss Iran- Pakistan relations through the perspective of the Chabahar seaport and Gwadar seaport competition for trade and commerce. (20)

Q.5 Discuss in detail the water problem between India and Pakistan. How has India been violating the terms of the Indus Water Treaty? (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 2

Q. 1 Critically analyze China- Pakistan strategic cooperation. Why is the United States concerned about this cooperation? Explain with facts. (20)

Q. 2 What are the causes of the resurgence of cross border terrorism issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan? Elaborate. (20)

Q. 3 What is SEATO? Explain its pros and cons for Pakistan. (20)

Q. 4 What was the Pressler Amendment? How had that amendment impacted relations between Pakistan and the United States? (20)

Q. 5 What was the Asian Collective Security Plan? Why had Pakistan refused to join that plan? (20)

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