Pakistan Studies for BS program

The course seeks to provide an appreciation and understanding of the cultural, historical and socio-political heritage of Pakistan. Also how the constitution of Pakistan was formed and what type of constitutional issues were faced at the initial stages.

Things you will cover in this  course:

• Historical background of Pakistan: Muslim society in Indo-Pakistan, the
• movement led by the societies, the downfall of Islamic society, the
• establishment of British Raj- Causes and consequences. Political evolution of
• Muslims in the twentieth century: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan; Muslim League;
• Nehru; Allama Iqbal: Independence Movement; Lahore Resolution; Pakistan
• culture and society, Constitutional and Administrative issues, Pakistan and its
• geo-political dimension, Pakistan and International Affairs, Pakistan and the
• challenges ahead.

Reference material:

1. The Emergence of Pakistan, Chaudary M., 1967
2. The making of Pakistan, Aziz. 1976

Other Information:

Course code:  a

Prerequisites:  None

Credit Hours:  2

Lectures: 2

Labs:      0