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WELCOME
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Introduction
Pakistan
Studies
Course Instructor:-ASMA JAVED
e-mail:-sonooat@hotmail.com
03004262701
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Why Pakistan Studies?
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Compulsory course
Two credit hours
Total of 100 marks
Course is divided into Two parts
1. Pakistan movement 1885-1947
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Ideology of Pakistan
War of independence and the subsequent role of Sir
Syed Ahmed Khan
Growth of Separatism and Two Nation Theory
Allama Muhammad Iqbal – Idea of Pakistan
Overview of Muslim politics in United India from
1906 to 1940
Demand of Pakistan and its fulfilment under the
dynamic leadership of Quaid-I- Azam Muhammad Ali
Jinnah.
2. Political and Constitutional development:
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Constitutional Developments from 1947 to 1956
Objective Resolution
1956 Constitution
1962 and 1973 Constitutions
Returning of Democracy
Democracy vs. Authoritarianism
3. Society and Culture
 Cultural roots
 Role of religion in society
 Social life, Culture and Languages
 Ethnic diversity and pluralism
 Ethnic and Linguistic Problems
 Social and Economic Problems
 Human rights
 Gender issues
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4. Foreign Policy of Pakistan:
 An overview of Pakistan’s foreign policy
 geo-strategic importance of Pakistan
 Basic principles and goals of Pakistan’s foreign
policy
 Regional and international environment
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5. Pakistan in Modern Nation state system
 Pakistan’s Relations with its neighboring countries
 Pakistan and Muslim World
 Pakistan’s role in regional and International
Organizations i.e. United Nations, SAARC, OIC,
Non Aligned Movement (NAM), ASEAN etc.
 Post 9/11 Pakistan
 Pakistan and War on terrorism
Methodology
 Class Lectures and Discussions will be the
method of teaching and learning
 Readings will be recommended/provided, but
students should have to prepare their notes
themselves
 Study will be based on analysis and critics but not
just on narration of events
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 Cramming will be strongly discouraged
 50 % course is consisted of Daily newspaper
knowledge, So daily newspaper reading is highly
recommended.
 Research papers and Presentations will be
delivered in groups.
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SOP’s
 80 % Attendance is compulsory
 No attendance of late comers
 No make up Sessional/quizzes
 Students will consult the library for study
material
 All covered course will be included in upcoming
exams.
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Assessment
 1st sessional
 2nd sessional
10 marks
15 marks
 Research paper/Book review
& Presentation/Viva
 Quizzes & Assignment
 Terminal
15 marks
10 marks
50 marks
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