CSS International Relations Past Paper 2025

Instructions specific to this paper

• First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30
• Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
• There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
• Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   How has the development of nuclear weapons by India and Pakistan impacted the South Asian geopolitical landscape? What measures both the states have taken to ensure stability in the region?

2. Q. 320 marks

   Write a detailed note on global power transition and emerging competition between the United States and China. Will this competition lead to a stabilising or destabilising order?

3. Q. 420 marks

   Why is the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) becoming an important platform for its member states? How has Pakistan's membership in the SCO impacted its relationships with China?

4. Q. 520 marks

   In light of the recent escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict, what are the main factors contributing to the current tensions, and how can international actors effectively address the humanitarian crisis while working toward a long-term resolution?

5. Q. 620 marks

   How did the Cold War influence Pakistan's foreign policy and alliances, particularly with the United States and the Soviet Union?

6. Q. 720 marks

   How are the IMF and World Bank addressing Pakistan's economic challenges, and how do their policies impact Pakistan's long-term economic stability and social development?

7. Q. 820 marks

   How does the competition between the United States and China shape global dynamics in the economic, IT, and military sectors, and what implications does this rivalry have for the emerging world order?

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.