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Pakistan’s Domestic Affairs
Q7. Longer period of political stability is the requirement to institutionalize reformist polices whereas
the same has not been available in Pakistan. Assess the prospects of recent multiple reforms in the
Democracy
context of this statement.2000 democracy Q7. Highlight the constitutional issues affecting Pakistan’s
politics since the army take-over in October 1999.2001 democracy Q.7 Give a comprehensive
appraisal of the revival of democracy after the interregnum of 1999-2002 2002 democracy Q7.Give
suggestions to manage political instability in Pakistan.2011(democracy) Q.2. The rise of religious
extremism and militancy has become a major challenge to Pakistan’s internal stability and promotion
of democracy. Elaborate. 2008

Q8C) Kalabagh Dam 2002 Q5. How best can the issue of Provincial Autonomy in Pakistan be resolved
Political within a viable Federal Structure? 2005 Q8. ( b ) Kalabagh Dam2006 Q6 Pakistan is suffering from
crises of governance at Institutional level. Suggest remedies to mitigate this situation2007 Q.2.
Evaluate the significance of water conflict between India and Pakistan in global perspective of
climate change.2012 Q5. How can the energy crisis of Pakistan be resolved?2012 Q. No. 3. Discuss in
detail the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and challenges to it.2018

Q.6. Discuss issues in the higher educational system vis-à-vis 18th amendment in Pakistan.2012 Q.
Education
No. 5. Critically appreciate the decision making in Pakistan regarding energy crisis in Pakistan.2014
Q.2. Since 1970 every election was accused of rigging, what electoral reforms you will suggest to
improve the electoral system of Pakistan?2015 Q.4. Define the term ‘Good Governance’. What
measures the present government should take to improve its performance?2015

Economic Q8 (d) IMF’s objectives in funding Pakistan.2000 Q6.Evaluate the structural changes introduced in
Pakistan’s economy over the past two years.2001 4. Sino-Pakistan collaboration on Gwadar Sea
opening will have far-reaching economic and geo-strategic consequences. Comment.2001Q.1 “In her
foreign policy and trade, Pakistan has never benefited fully from her ideal geostrategic location “.
2002 Q6. The Gwadar Port would have great strategic significance in addition to its vast economic
potential not only for the uplift of Balochistan but for the neighboring countries like China,
Afghanistan and Central Asian States, comment.2005 Q.5. Discuss the potential challenges Pakistan
is facing in the WTO regime.2008 Q8 (d) Chinese Aided Development Projects in Pakistan.2010 . How
Pakistan can reduce foreign debt? Suggest mechanisms in Pakistan economy to handle external
perspective of Pakistan economy.2011 Q.7. How can the corruption be managed in Pakistan?2012
Q.8. Critically evaluate the causes of Energy crisis in Pakistan and its consequences for the economic
growth and social fabric in the country.2013 Q. No. 7. How can the corruption elimination be made
part of the governance systems of Pakistan?2014 Q. No. 3. What measures would you suggest to
improve the economy of Pakistan particularly in the areas of debt reduction and enhancing export
capacity?2016 Q. No. 5. Discuss the prospects and challenges to the construction of “China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor”. How will CPEC become a game changer for the region?2016Q. No. 3. What
measures do you suggest to improve the security conditions of Balochistan in respect to China-
Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and the role of regional powers to sabotage it?2017Q. No. 7.
 Critically examine China’s strategic vision behind its ‘One Belt, One Road’ venture.2017Q. No. 2.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is considered as a game-changer. How the CPEC can be
helpful to uplift the Pakistan’s economy? Discuss.2018 Q. No. 2. Examine China strategic vision
behind ‘The Bell and Road initiative (BRI)' also known as One Belt One Road (OBOR)2019
Q. No. 5. Give a critical review of Pakistan Energy Policy 2013 – 20182019 Q. No. 6. How can the
corruption elimination strategy be made part of governance system of Pakistan?2019

Social Q2. Assess the growing impact of information technology on Pakistan’s socio-economic and
educational complexion.2000Q5. The linguistic burden of English, Arabic, Urdu and the mother
tongue on learning is a serious issue requiring serious treatment. Analyze.2000 Q9.III) Gender
prejudices and women empowerment in Pakistan.2001 8. Judicious evaluation of examination
scripts by the Universities and Boards of Education in Pakistan needs to be ensured. How can it be
accomplished?2001 Q # 3... Countries that recognized the importance of higher education are way
ahead of those who have ignored it. What measures would you suggest to upgrade the standard of
higher education in Pakistan. 2006Q8.( c ) October 8, Post earthquake Scenario 2006 What can be
the strategies to reduce dependency of education sector on government funding?2011 Q. No. 6.
What is character building? Assess the factor (character building) in education systems of Pakistan
and give suggestions for improvement.2014 Q.3. What is the role of education in character-building
of a nation? Highlight major pitfalls in Pakistan’s education systems.2015 Education
 Pakistan’s External Affairs
Pakistan Q6. In what ways India-Israel nexus, India-China bilateral relations and India-Iran gco-cconomic tics
Relation with affect Pakistan? 2003Q8( a ) Pak-Afghan Relations 2006 Q8 ( d ) Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) Gas Pilelines
its Neighbors project.2006 Q.5. Discuss the importance of Pak-China relations. How does this relationship effect the
and Muslim political and security environment in South Asia?2013 Q. No. 4. Discuss the possibilities of progress
world under the recently agreed rubric of comprehensive dialogue between Pakistan and India. In your
opinion what are the major constraints at present?2016 Q. No. 2. Evaluate the significance of water
conflict between India and Pakistan in perspective of water management projects in Indian held
Kashmir.2014 Q8. Analyze the convergence and divergence of interests in Pakistan –Iran relations
since the last two decades.2005 Q. No. 4. Given the volatile lockdown in Indian Occupied Kashmir,
what are the viable policy choices available to Pakistan? What can Pakistan realistically do to ease the
sufferings of Kashmiri people?2020

Pakistan’s Q.6 How has the conflict between US and Iraq affected them and the world at large ? 2002 Q2. The
Relation with new dimensions in Indo US warming up of relations would have serious implications for Pakistan and
United State the world region, discuss 2005Q.6. Discuss the various dimensions of Pakistan US relations in the wake
of Pakistan’s playing the role as a frontline state against International terrorism.2008 Q. No. 3. Discuss
the impact of AFPAK policy on Pak-US relations2014

US Relation Q. No. 4. Critically analyze the US-Russia relations in context of ISIS and its impact on the security
situation of Middle East.

Role of regional 5. The United Nations Organization is being side-lined by denying the peace-making role that
and legitimately belonged to her. Examine the statement. 2001(Q9.I)Shanghai Cooperation
International Organization2001Q.2 Give a critique of the performance of SAARC since its inception2002. Q.4 Analyze
organizations the role of OIC in the resolution of problems faced by its members2002 Q8A) Expansion of European
Union (EU)2002 Q5. What are the ground realities inhibiting the capacity of Organization of Islamic
conference as an effective body to protect the legitimate interests of Muslim world1? 2003Q3.
Association of the South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) is a success story of regional organization. What
lessons SAARC can learn from the experience of ASEAN?2007Q.7 the organization of Islamic Countries
(OIC) has not played and effective role in protecting the rights of member states. How can it become
a vibrant organization to achieve its objectives?2007 Q.4. Why Pakistan is desperately seeking full-
fledged membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?2008 Q7c. Afghanistan is SAARC2008
Q3“Pakistan provides the natural link between the SCO states to connect the Eurasian heartland with
the Arabian Sea and South Asia.” Substantiate Pakistan’s claim for the membership of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization in view of the above mentioned statement2010 Q.2. What is AFPAK policy;
how to manage its implication on Pakistan?2011 Q. No. 4. Substantiate Pakistan’s role in UN peace
keeping missions.2014 Q. No. 8. What are the opportunities and challenges for Pakistan as one of the
new members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?2018
 Global Issues
Internatio Q4. Highlight the factors and forces, which have contributed to sideline the United Nations Organization
nal in terms of its peace and security role.2003
Security
Internatio Q4. Discuss politics of World Trade Organization and Globalization.2000Q9.(iv) Economic consequences
nal or preparation at the World Trade Centre.2001 Q.8. Write notes on ANY TWO of the followings: (a)
Political Combating corruption in developing countries. (b) Free Market Economy and Economic Meltdown. (c)
Economy Improving Quality of life in Africa. (d) Economic potential of Central Asia2009 Q.8. Discuss impact of
economic development of China on World Order.2012 Q. No. 8. Discuss the strengths of USA to
implement its economic policies Worldwide.2014

Human Q7. In the Muslim Societies factors like justice, rejuvenation, education and enlightenment, which
Rights determine the conditions of human societies are miserable lacking. Analyze the problems confronting
the Muslim world in the light of this statement.2005
Environm ( Q8D) Pakistan‟s Pollution Problem 2002Q.2 What are the factors which contribute to the global
ent warming? What measures have been agreed in the Kyoto protocol to minimize the harmful effects of
Pollution?2007 Q.8. What is climate change impact? What are its implications on Pakistan? How to
manage climate change in policy and practice?2011 Q. No. 8. Discuss the adverse impact of climate
change on the world and the measures recently adopted by the Paris Conference to address this
issue.2016 Q. No. 2. What impact global climate change will have on the water resources of Pakistan?
How will it affect inter-provincial harmony2020
Terrorism 2. Visualize the post-Taliban Scenario in Afghanistan and discuss its implications for Pakistan2001Q.5 “A
single catastrophic event –„Nine Eleven‟ – hs turned the entire world topsy-turvy”.2002 Q3. Give a long-
term scenario of Afghanistan and Iraq beyond the perspective of' N ine Eleven' 2003 Q3. The
phenomenon of terrorism has occupied center stage in todays world. Highlight the difference between
terrorism and a freedom struggle. Discuss the issue of terrorism in the back drop of what is happening
in Iraq, Chechenya, Kashmir and Afghanistan 2005Q3. The phenomenon of terrorism has occupied
center stage in todays world. Highlight the difference between terrorism and a freedom struggle. Discuss
the issue of terrorism in the back drop of what is happening in Iraq, Chechenya, Kashmir and
Afghanistan2005 Q3.Discuss the impact of foreign aid on Pakistan in post 9/11 scenario.2012 Q.8.
Critically evaluate the counter-terrorism policy of Pakistan and suggest measures to eradicate this
evil.2015 Q.7. Do you agree that Pakistan’s role in Afghan Jihad against Soviet Union was the root-cause
of terrorism in Pakistan or it is a reaction of US invasion of Afghanistan after 9/11 and Pakistan’s U-turn
in Afghan policy?2015 Q. No. 2. Discuss in detail the efficacy of counter terrorism measures adopted by
the government, especially with reference to the National Action Plan.2016
Globalizati Q4 Discuss politics of World Trade Organization and Globalization.2000 Q2. Globalization, as being
on shaped by the World Trade Organization in a world of un-equal nation-slates, has un-manageable
implications. Discuss. 2003
Nuclear Discuss how Pakistan is affected by political and economic stakes and nuclear concern of Japan in South
Politics in Asia?2000Q.5 China, India and Pakistan are three Nuclear States in the Asian Continent. Is this a potential
South Asia threat or strength for the continent? Analyse.2007 Q.5 China, India and Pakistan are three Nuclear States
in the Asian Continent. Is this a potential threat or strength for the continent? 2007Q. No. 8. (a). Analyze
 the effects of commissioning of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Arihant
equipped with nuclear-capable missile called K-4 over the strategic stability of South Asia2017

Kashmir Q.3. The amicable solution of Siachen glacier and Sir Creek maritime boundary disputes might harbinger
Issue the settlement of the core issue of Kashmir between Pakistan and India. Discuss.2008 Q.7. Resolution of
Kashmir Issue between India and Pakistan can bring peace and prosperity in the region. Discuss.2013
Palestine 3. How has the apathetic role of Arab countries complicated the issue of Palestine? 4. Sino-Pakistan
Issue collaboration on Gwadar Sea opening will have far-reaching economic and geo-strategic consequences.
Comment. 2001Q7e. Palestine issue.2008 Q8 (c) Jewish settlements in Palestinian territories2010