ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

Faculty of Social Sciences

(Department of Pakistan Studies)

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Course: Economic Development in Pakistan-I (4659/9367)

Level: M Sc/BS Pakistan Studies Semester: Spring, 2025

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Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

(Units: 1–4)

Q.1 What is liner growth theory of development? Explain with special focus upon Pakistan. (20)

Q.2 How poor law and order situation is obstructing economic development in Pakistan? Elaborate. (20)

Q.3 Trade barriers are increasingly being used as a tool by the developed countries. Suggest measures that may help developing countries to avoid trade barriers. (20)

Q.4 Increasing debt is a common problem of developing countries. How can the developing countries get rid of this menace? (20)

Q.5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually becoming indispensable for the economies and substituting human labor. What do you see the future of employment in the face of thrust of AI especially in Pakistan? (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 2

(Units: 5–9)

Q.1 Informal economy in Pakistan is circumventing tax collecting. What are the problems in Pakistan to overcome the informal economy? Elaborate. (20)

Q.2 Technical assistance is one of the important aspects of external resources. Discuss its importance with special focus upon Pakistan’s struggle for technical assistance. (20)

Q.3 What are the challenges faced by Pakistan in imparting technical education to its youth? Explain with facts. (20)

Q.4 Why has the monetary policy in Pakistan manifestly been failed to maintain price stability? Elaborate. (20)

Q.5 Discuss in detail the fiscal policy measures taken by the government to decrease income inequality amongst Pakistanis. (20)