Department of Politics & IR, AIOU

20/07/2026

The Department of Politics & International Relations successfully conducted its first-ever webinar to educate and train its students through guest lecture series. Dr. Murad Ali from the University of Malakand and Taiwan Fellow shared his expert knowledge and findings with the faculty and students. The webinar became energetically interactive with thought provoking questions of students.

17/07/2026

To educate and train its students, the Department of Politics & International Relations has launched a series of guest lectures, and a webinar on CPEC is the first in the series. Dr Murad Ali, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, The University of Malakand, and Taiwan Fellow, will be a guest speaker to share his expert knowledge and understanding about CPEC and Industrialization in Pakistan. The webinar is organised for 19th July 2026 at 08:00 PM local time. The link is provided for easy access.

CPEC and Pakistan's Road to Industrialization: Building a Self-Reliant Economy
Sunday, July 19 · 8:30 – 10:00pm
Time zone: Asia/Karachi
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mcz-eyvd-pjk
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 629-888-1532‬ PIN: ‪262 031 665‬ #

14/07/2026

14/07/2026

🚀 **Your Future in Politics, Diplomacy & Global Affairs Starts Here!** 🌍

🎓 **Admissions are OPEN for Autumn Semester 2026** at the **Department of Politics & International Relations, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU).**

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13/07/2026

**🌍 Admissions Open – Autumn 2026 🍂**

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**Department of Politics & International Relations**
**Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad**

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This contemporary degree equips students with the knowledge and analytical skills required to understand international politics, global governance, diplomacy, security studies, conflict resolution, international law, political economy, and emerging global challenges. Delivered through AIOU's **Open & Distance Learning (ODL)** system, the programme provides flexible, quality education to students across Pakistan.

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✅ HEC-aligned curriculum
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12/07/2026

Just concluded an information cm orientation session for the students of the Department of Politics & International Relations, AIOU. The theme was career paths with an IR and Political Science degree.

29/03/2026

Thinking to advance your education in Politics & IR, here’s your chance. The Department of Politics & IR at AIOU is offering diverse programs in Political Science and International Relations. Don’t wait for the last date, apply asap and become part of millions of learners

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