Current Affairs CSS Paper 2003

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Write clearly.

Q1. In the current relationship of mutual dependence, American obligations are minimal while Pakistani ones are substantial. Comment.

Q2. Globalization, as being shaped by the World Trade Organization in a world of unequal nation-states, has un-manageable implications. Discuss.

Q3. Give a long-term scenario of Afghanistan and Iraq beyond the perspective of ‘Nine Eleven’.

Q4. Highlight the factors and forces, which have contributed to sideline the United Nations Organization in terms of its peace and security role.

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 world?

Q6. In what ways India-Israel nexus, India-China bilateral relations and India-Iran geo-economic ties affect Pakistan? Debate National Interests vs. Democratic Values in the context of recent political and constitutional developments in Pakistan.

Q7. Attempt any TWO parts: (a) Current Palestinian situation and the Arab neighbours. (b) France’s policy on Iraq’s invasion. (c ) Anyone personality of the following: (i) Noam Chomsky (ii) Arundhati Roy (iii) Edward Saeed (iv) Eqbal Ahmed (not Allama Iqbal)