Course Outline – Pakistan Studies (PST-301) — Credit Hours: 2(2-0)
Introduction / Objectives
This course aims to:
- Develop a vision of historical perspective, government, politics, and contemporary Pakistan.
- Understand the ideological background of Pakistan.
- Study the process of governance, national development, and modern-day challenges.
Course Contents
1. Historical Perspective
a. Ideological rationale with special reference to:
- Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
- Allama Muhammad Iqbal
- Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
b. Factors leading to Muslim separatism
c. People and Land:
i. Indus Civilization
ii. Muslim advent
iii. Location and geo-physical features
2. Government and Politics in Pakistan
Political and constitutional phases:
a. 1947–58
b. 1958–71
c. 1971–77
d. 1977–88
e. 1988–99
f. 1999 onward
3. Contemporary Pakistan
a. Economic institutions and issues
b. Society and social structure
c. Ethnicity
d. Foreign policy of Pakistan and challenges
e. Futuristic outlook of Pakistan
Books Recommended
- Burki, Shahid Javed. State & Society in Pakistan. The Macmillan Press Ltd, 1980.
- Akbar, S. Zaidi. Issues in Pakistan’s Economy. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 2000.
- S.M. Burke and Lawrence Ziring. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Historical Analysis. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 1993.
- Mehmood, Safdar. Pakistan Political Roots & Development. Lahore, 1994.
- Muhammad Waseem. Pakistan Under Martial Law. Lahore: Vanguard, 1987.
