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COURSE OUTLINE
GIFT BUSINESS SCHOOL

SS-126
Pakistan Studies

Fall,Semester,2012
Faculty: GIFT Business School
Credit hours: 3
Course level: Undergraduate
Campus/Location/Instruction Mode: GIFT University/On Campus/In Person
Course Convenor: Muhammad Ammar Khan Nasir
ammar_nasir@hotmail.com
Consultation hours:

This document was last updated: Ocotber 2012

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION

Emergence of Pakistan was an event of paramount importance in the history of South Asia in 20 th
century. It was aimed to be a land where Muslims of the sub-continent would be able to secure their
identity and culture from the dominance of Hindu majority and to translate their dreams of freedom,
justice and equality into reality. This, however, remains a cherished dream even after 65 years have
passed since the establishment of Pakistan. Thus, the study of the Pakistan Movement and the political
history of Pakistan becomes the most important subject that our new generations need to be taught in
an unbiased, objective and realistic way.

This course is an extensive comprehension of various dimensions of Pakistan as a state and as a nation.
Since the University level degree demands a broader perspective of knowledge, this course aims to cover
a sufficient and thought-provoking study of Pakistans historical background, political history and culture,
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constitution, educational system, economy, foreign policy and security challenges. Special emphasis will
be placed on the analysis of historical and socio-political factors that have contributed so shape Pakistan
as it stands today with all its potentials, problems, failures and challenges.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
To place the Ideology of Pakistan and the Pakistan movement into its proper historical and
socio-political perspective.
To give a comprehensive picture of Pakistan's political history and political system.
To encourage critical analysis, creativity and deeper understanding of the issues involved.
To develop awareness regarding the challenges and problems that we face as a nation as
well as understanding of our responsibilities as citizens of Pakistan.

CONTENTS

WEEK TOPIC
1 Pre-Islamic Indian Civilization.
2 Early Muslim Conquests & Dynasties
3 The Mughal Empire (Political Dimensions)
4 The Mughal Empire (Social & Religious Dimensions)
5 The Colonial Period (17th & 18th centuries)
6 Political Movements of the 19th century
7 The Pakistan Movement / Ideology of Pakistan
8 MID TERM EXAM
9 Land, State Structure & Constitution
10 Political History (An Overview)
11 Foreign Policy (Major Issues)
12 Strategic Location and Security Challenges
13 Education (Problems & Debates)
14 Economy (Resources, Potentials & Problems)
15 Socio-political & Ideological Ambiguities

Note: This is a proposed schedule only and may be altered at the discretion of the instructor to give a
greater or lesser emphasis to particular topics.
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TEXT AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL

1. Pakistan Studies Prof. Ikram Rabbani. The Caravan Book House, Lhr.
2. Digital Library of HEC
3. www.Pakstudy.com
4. Selected Material provided by
the teacher

Summary of Assessment

Item Assessment Task Length Weighting Due Day and Time

1 Mid Term Exam 75 30% 2nd Lecture of 8th week.

minutes
2 Quizzes (4) 20 20% Various Weeks in Class.
minutes
3 Assignments (4 2 weeks 10% Various Weeks in Class.
4 Final Exam 3 hours 40% During Formal Examination Period

Students must complete each component of the assessment to the satisfaction of the course instructors
and achieve at least 50% marks in order to pass the course. All components of the above assessment are
compulsory and students are expected to perform satisfactorily in each item.