Pakistan Studies

First Floor, Muhammad Ali Block, Old Campus
+92-41-9201428

Scheme of Studies

Vision

We aim to be a leader among other disciplines of social sciences at institutions of comparable size and character through excelling in teaching, scholarship and counseling and exploiting opportunities for academic research, experimental learning and off-campus study; the Department promotes scholarship, discipline and civic participation.

Mission

The Department of Pakistan Studies is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and diversity. The department strives to polish the students’ intellectual curiosity with a focus on tools to assess and solve complex problems and inculcate skills to become independent and motivated decision-makers.

Introduction

The Department of Pakistan Studies was established in 2003. The Department offers programs i.e. BS (Pakistan Studies), M.Sc. Pakistan Studies (Morning/Evening), and M. Phil Pakistan Studies (Evening). It aims to impart deep learning and understanding of the historical, social and cultural, political and economic contours of the state and society of Pakistan. It also attempts to orientate the students towards the institutional strengths and weaknesses of the government in order to reinforce its strengths and correct what we may call our deficiencies. We envisage making the department as a center of excellence of Pakistan Studies with the aims of producing capable experts and quality research in the subject of Pakistan Studies. The Department aims to launch PhD program in the near future. Pakistan Studies is an inter-disciplinary subject and it offers courses which have close affinity with and understanding of other subjects of Social Sciences such as Economics, Sociology, History, Political Science, International Relations and Pakistani languages and their literature. We are trying our best to encourage and prepare the students for the exploration, analysis and advancement of research on the issues besetting Pakistan internally and externally. In this regard, the authorities of the university are planning to establish a Research Centre in near future which would not only concentrate on the basic issues of Pakistani state and society but also examine and boost the prospects of peace in South Asia and suggest ways and means to promote harmony and stability in the region.

Semester 1
ENG-321	Functional English	3(3-0)
ISL-321	Islamic Studies / Ethics	2(2-0)
CSI-321	Introduction to Computing Applications	3(3-0)
HIS-304	Introduction to History	3(3-0)
HIS-305	Introduction to World Civilization	3(3-0)
POL-301	Introduction to Political Sciences	3(3-0)
Semester 2
ENG-322	English Comprehension and Composition	3(3-0)
HIS-308	Pakistan Studies	2(2-0)
HIS-309	Research Methodology	3(3-0)
HIS-310	History of Islam	3(3-0)
MTH-321	Mathematics - I	3(3-0)
SOC-307	Introduction to Sociology	3(3-0)
Semester 3
ENG-421	Communication Skills	3(3-0)
HIS-402	Urdu / Regional Language	3(3-0)
HIS-403	History of Umayyads and Abbasids (661-1258)	3(3-0)
HIS-404	History of Muslim Rule in South Asia(640-1526)	3(3-0)
HIS-405	History of Europe (1453-1848)	3(3-0)
POL-406	Introduction to International Relations	3(3-0)
Semester 4
ECO-408	Issues in Pakistan Economy	3(3-0)
EDU-503	Foundation of Education	3(3-0)
HIS-409	History of Muslim Rule in South Asia (1526-1857)	3(3-0)
HIS-410	Urdu/ Regional Language	3(3-0)
ENG-422	Technical Writing	3(3-0)
HIS-412	History of Muslim Rule in Spain (755-1492)	3(3-0)
Semester 5
HIS-501	Historiography	3(3-0)
HIS-502	History of Europe (1848-1991)	3(3-0)
HIS-503	History of Freedom Movement (1857-1947)	3(3-0)
HIS-504	History of Pakistan Studies (1947-1971)	3(3-0)
HIS-505	Historical perspective of Pakistan	3(3-0)
Semester 6
HIS-506	History of Sufism	3 (3-0)
HIS-507	History of Saffarids (1501-1786)	3 (3-0)
HIS-508	History of Pakistan (1972-2008)	3 (3-0)
HIS-509	History of Modern Muslim World	3 (3-0)
HIS-510	History of Modern Arab World (1919-1945)	3 (3-0)
HIS-511	Persian / Arabic / Turkish	2 (2-0)
Semester 7
HIS-601	History of Central Asia Il-Khanids and Timurids	3(3-0)
HIS-602	History of Religious Thought in Islam	3(3-0)
HIS-603	History of Muslim Social and Political Thought	3(3-0)
HIS-604	History of the Modern Arab World (1945-1992)	3(3-0)
HIS-605	History of Muslim Cities	3(3-0)
Semester 8
HIS-630	Thesis	6(0-6)
The student is required to write dissertation to be decided in consultation with the department.
Optional Courses (4 Courses will be chosen from general / Indo-Pakistan)
General History
HIS-607	Socio-Economic History of South Asia (1206-1707)	3(3-0)
HIS-608	History of Ancient India	3(3-0)
HIS-609	History of the Mughals	3(3-0)
HIS-610	History of Europe	3(3-0)
HIS-611	History of England	3(3-0)
HIS-612	History of USA	3(3-0)
HIS-613	History of Russia	3(3-0)
HIS-614	Regional Studies: Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab, KPK	3(3-0)
Indo-Pakistan Subcontinent
HIS-615	Indus Valley Civilization	3(3-0)
HIS-616	Hindu & Buddhist Civilizations	3(3-0)
HIS-617	History of Sultanate Period	3(3-0)
HIS-618	History of The Great Mughals	3(3-0)
HIS-619	History of Revivalist Movement in South Asia	3(3-0)
HIS-620	Pakistan Movement	3(3-0)
HIS-621	Constitutional History of Pakistan(1947 – 2008)	3(3-0)
HIS-622	Political History of Pakistan (1947 – 2008)	3(3-0)

Semester 1
ENG-321	Functional English	3(3-0)
ISL-321	Islamic Studies / Ethics	2(2-0)
MTH-321	Mathematics 1	3(3-0)
PST-304	Independence Movement and the Creation of Pakistan (1857-1947)	3(3-0)
PST-305	Land and People of Pakistan	3(3-0)
Semester 2
ENG-322	English comprehension and Composition	3(3-0)
CSI-321	Introduction to Computing Applications	3(3-0)
POL-301	Introduction to Political Science	3(3-0)
PST-309	Pakistan: A survey (1947-1970)	3(3-0)
PST-310	Pakistan : Society and Culture	3(3-0)
Semester 3
ENG-421	Communication Skills	3(3-0)
PST-402	Urdu / Regional Languages	3(3-0)
SOC-307	Introduction to Sociology	3(3-0)
POL-406	Introduction to International Relations	3(3-0)
ECO-408	Issues in Pakistan Economy	3(3-0)
PST -406	Foreign Policy of Pakistan	3(3-0)
Semester 4
PST-407	Pakistan Language and Literature	3(3-0)
PST-408	Pakistan: A survey (1971 to 2008)	3(3-0)
PST-409	Psychology	3(3-0)
EDU-503	Foundation of Education	3(3-0)
PST-411	Mass Media and Communication in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-412	Social change and development in Pakistan	3(3-0)
Semester 5
PST-501	Economics	3(3-0)
PST-502	Human rights in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-503	Historical perspective of Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-504	Muslim revivalist movement in Indo-Pakistan subcontinent (18th – 20th century)	3(3-0)
PST-505	Contemporary issues in Pakistan	3(3-0)
Semester 6
PST-506	Political and constitutional development in Pakistan.	3(3-0)
PST-507	Seminar an issue of National importance	3(3-0)
PST-508	Local self Government in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-509	Pakistan Foreign Policy (1971-2008)	3(3-0)
PST-510	Political parties and civil society in Pakistan	3(3-0)
Semester 7
PST-601	Political and Constitutional Development (1971-2008)	3(3-0)
PST-602	Citizenship: A case study of Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-603	Political System: Governments and Regimes (1947-2008)	3(3-0)
PST-604	Geographic and Demographic profile of Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-605	Research Methodology	3(3-0)
Semester 8
PST-606	Mineral and Energy Resources of Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-607	Legal system of Pakistan : Civil and Criminal	3(3-0)
PST-608	Pak-USA Foreign Policy before and After 9/11	3(3-0)
PST-630	Research Thesis	6(0-6)

Semester 1
PST-551	Muslim Nationalism in South Asia	4(4-0)
PST-553	Public Policy and Governance in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-555	Foreign Policy of Pakistan	4(4-0)
PST-557	Ideological Foundations of Pakistan	4(4-0)
ENG-321	Functional English	3(3-0)
Semester 2
PST-552	Civil and Military Bureaucracy in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-554	Constitutional and Political Development in Pakistan	4(4-0)
PST-556	Party Politics and Political Parties in Pakistan	4(4-0)
PST-558	Local Self Government and Devolution of Power in Pakistan	4(4-0)
CSI-321	Introduction to Computing Applications	3(3-0)
Semester 3
PST-651	Geography of Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-653	Federation and Regionalism in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-655	Pakistani Culture: A Profile	4(4-0)
PST-657	Research Methodology	4(4-0)
PST-659	Intellectual History of Muslims of South Asia	4(4-0)
Optional Courses
PST-661	Regional Studies	3(3-0)
PST-663	Women Empowerment in Pakistan	3(3-0)
Semester 4 (Five Courses from the following)
PST-652	Pakistan in International Scenario	3(3-0)
PST-654	Dimensions of Mystical Islam in South Asia	4(4-0)
PST-656	Human rights, Law and State in Pakistan/Research Dissertation	4(4-0)
PST-658	Political Economy of Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-660	Language and Literature in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-630	Thesis	6(0-6)
PST-662	Crisis and Disaster Management	3(3-0)
PST-664	Politics of Religion in Pakistan	3(3-0)

Semester 1
HIS-551	Early History of Islam	3(3-0)
HIS-553	Research Methodology	3(3-0)
HIS-555	Muslim Struggle for Independence 1858-1930	3(3-0)
HIS-557	Government & Politics in Pakistan 1947-2000	3(3-0)
HIS-559	Modern Europe(1789-1945)	3(3-0)
ENG-321	Functional English	3(3-0)
Semester 2
HIS-552	State and Society in Muslim India 1206-1707	3(3-0)
HIS-554	Muslim Struggle for Independence 1930-1947	3(3-0)
HIS-556	Foreign Policy of Pakistan 1947-1997	3(3-0)
HIS-558	Philosophy of History	3(3-0)
HIS-560	International Relations and Organizations	3(3-0)
CSI-321	Introduction to Computing Applications	3(3-0)
Semester 3
HIS-651	Contemporary Middle East	3(3-0)
HIS-653	United States after Second World War	3(3-0)
HIS-655	Local Self-Government in Pakistan	3(3-0)
HIS-657	Pakistani Languages and Literature	3(3-0)
HIS-659	Muslim Rule in India(712-1526)	3(3-0)
HIS-661	Muslim Political Thought and Institutions	3(3-0)
Semester 4
HIS-652	Modern Muslim World	3(3-0)
HIS-654	The Great Mughals(1526-1707)	3(3-0)
HIS-656	Later Mughals & British India(1707-1857)	3(3-0)
HIS-658	The Punjab in Modern Times	3(3-0)
HIS-660	Umayyads and Abbasides	3(3-0)
HIS-662	The Ottoman Empire(1288-1924)	3(3-0)

PST-701	Politics and Discourse of Quaid-e-Azam	3(3-0)
PST-702	Pakistan and Contemporary World	3(3-0)
PST-703	Policy Formulation and Decision Making in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-704	Constitutional Development and Political Dynamics in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-705	Islamic Modernism in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-706	Research Methodology	3(3-0)
PST-707	Problem of National Integration in Pakistan	3(3-0)
PST-708	Government and Politics in Bhutto Era	3(3-0)
PST-709	Governance and Politics in Pakistan	3 (3-0)
PST-710	Religion and Politics in Pakistan	3 (3-0)
Other Mandatory Requirements for MPhil
PST-730	Thesis	6(0-6)

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HIS-701	Research Methdology	3(3-0)
HIS-702	Leadership and Challenges in the 20th Century	3(3-0)
HIS-703	A Study of Historical Movements of South Asia	3(3-0)
HIS-704	Resistance and Revolution in History	3(3-0)
HIS-705	Historiography	3(3-0)
HIS-706	A Study of Political Parties in Pakistan	3(3-0)
HIS-707	A Study of Historical Institutions and Ideologies	3(3-0)
HIS-708	A Study of Personalities/ Issues/ Institutions in Pakistan	3(3-0)
HIS-730	Thesis	6(0-6)

HIS-709	Methods of Research in History	3(3-0)
HIS-710	History of Muslim nationalism in South Asia	3(3-0)
HIS-711	Seminar in a Movement or Political Party or a Personality or a Regime or an issue in the History of Pakistan	3(3-0)
HIS-712	Historiography	3(3-0)
HIS-713	Intellectual History of Islam In South Asia (712-1757)	3(3-0)
HIS-714	Study of Modern Muslim World Focusing on the History and Culture of Iran, Turkey, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt	3(3-0)
HIS-715	Elementary Persian	3(3-0)
HIS-716	Colonialism and Society in South Asia (1757-1947)	3(3-0)
HIS-717	History of Muslim Art & Culture in South Asia	3(3-0)
HIS-718	History of Regions in Pakistan focusing on Punjab	3(3-0)
HIS-719	Seminar in a period, an Institutions or a Personality in the South Asian Countries from the Earliest Time to 1947	3(3-0)
HIS-760	Thesis