LAHORE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

PAKISTAN
STUDIES (SSC 327)

Program BSC/BBA-IV
Credit Hours 3 CHs

Duration

Prerequisites None

Resource Person Ayesha Syed

Class timings Monday to Thursday 11:30-01:10

Office & Ext. H2-3

Office Hours Tuesday & Friday 11:30-1:00

E-mail Ayeshasyed66@gmail.com

Teaching Assistant

Course: Pakistan Studies

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SYLLABUS

PART -1. Historical Perspective:

Indus Civilization

Muslim Advent

Location and Geophysical Features

Ideological Rationale with special reference to Syed Ahmed Khan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and
Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Factors and events leading to Muslim separatism in the subcontinent

Role of Women and Minorities in the Freedom Struggle.

PART- 2. Government& Politics in Pakistan

Political and Constitutional Phases

The early phase of Political Wrangling 1947-1958

General Ayub Khan’s Military Rule and its perpetuation 1958-1969

General Yahya’s Martial Law and fall of East Pakistan 1969-1971

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s Era 1972-1977

General Zia’s Islamization,8th Constitutional Amendment and Afghanistan crisis 1977-88

Civilian Rule of Benazir and Nawaz Sharif: Period of Troika 1988-1999

General Pervez Musharraf’s Military Rule. 1999 to 2008

Third Terms of PPP and ML(N) 2008-2015

PART-3. Contemporary Pakistan

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Society and Social structures

Ethnicity

Foreign Policy of Pakistan

Constitution of Pakistan as amended up to 2015 with special reference to Minorities.

Futuristic Outlook of Pakistan

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Course Description & Objectives
The course aims at a dispassionate comprehension and objective analysis of the various
dimensions of Pakistan’s political history. It is designed to enable a balanced perception of the
ideological rationale, and the political factors & forces that generated events leading to the creation of
Pakistan. History-centric description of events and personalities has been avoided. More important is the
impact that personalities and events had on the course of history and in-depth study of the same is
undertaken.
The Cotemporary Pakistan is seen as the outcome of complex political, socio-economic and
constitutional processes that evolved during the post-independence era. Understanding of the political
processes and constitutional developments that determined the nature of authoritarianism and
democratic experiences in Pakistan is imperative for understanding political dynamics of Pakistan.
Equally important is the knowing of social structures and ethnic divide and the plural character of
Pakistan’s society.
The main strands of Pakistan’s foreign policy will be examined in the context of historical constraints,
geo-strategic location and stresses of contemporary world. Based on this perspective, a futuristic
scenario of Pakistan will be explored. Pakistan Studies, therefore, should act as a window to the future.
Teaching Strategy
The classes have been scheduled with lectures on one day followed by discussion in smaller
groups on the next day. First class (lecture1) one 1 hour then 30 minute break and then next class
(lecture 2) 1 hour. Day 2-The discussion session would be split in 2 groups of 25 each. The discussion
session will be devoted to using and applying the knowledge gained in class through individual as well
as group activities. Primarily, these sessions will consist of case studies, problem sets, presentations and
most important of all quizzes. The student should be prepared to expect a quiz in the class after the
completion of a particular section. Attendance is compulsory throughout the semester, failing to comply
with this will result in negative marks on your final grade.
Student Portal:
All lecture slides, solution to quizzes, assignment and quiz grades will be uploaded on the
student portal: student.lahoreschool.edu.pk
Exams:
Mid-term exam (20%) in the middle of semester and a final exam (35%) at the end of the
semester. All lectures will be included in final exam.

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Quizzes:
There will be 4 quizzes throughout the semester.  CELL PHONES MAY NOT BE USED AS
CALCULATORS.    If a quiz is missed for a valid excuse the student will not be allowed to retake the
quiz, however if the student misses one quiz during the entire semester an average of the 4 quizzes with
a 20% deduction will be calculated in lieu of the missed quiz.  All students must take their quizzes with
their own section and will not be allowed to take any quizzes with other sections. 
Attendance Policy:
If a student is absent for more than 8 classes in the course, then the student will be dropped from
the course and given an I (incomplete) grade in the course.

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Course Learning Objectives

The course has been designed to achieve the following objectives:

CLO1. Understand the evolution of Muslim rule in the subcontinent.
CLO2. Analyze the realities of the British Raj and understand the need for a separate homeland
for the Muslims of India.
CLO3. Explain the events that led to the creation of two nation states - India & Pakistan.
CLO4. Explain the political and constitutional developments of post-independence Pakistan.
CLO5. Describe and explain the socio-economic structure of Pakistan.

Program Learning Objectives

PLO 1. To produce graduates with advanced knowledge and in depth understanding of the
theories, principles and analytical techniques to tackle issues in economic and business
policy. To enable graduates to have sufficient hand varied knowledge base to respond to
the dynamics of business practices labor markets worldwide.
PLO 2. To produce graduates skilled in communication techniques required to become
successful professionals in private or public sector.
PLO 3. To create graduates with the ability to apply theory to real life practices in a
competitive environment using leadership and team building competencies.
PLO 4. To ingrain in students’ work, ethics and efficient time management behavior to
succeed in a professional atmosphere.
PLO 5. To develop a futuristic vision and students to enable them to become successful
entrepreneurs and academicians.

Program Learning Objectives Course Learning Objectives Course Assessment Item

PLO 1. To produce graduates with Students will be able to understand Assignments, Cases,
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 advanced knowledge and in depth
understanding of the theories,
principles and analytical
techniques to tackle issues in
economic and business policy. To
enable graduates to have
sufficient hand varied knowledge
base to respond to the dynamics
of business practices labor
markets worldwide.
PLO 2. To produce graduates
skilled in communication
techniques required to become
successful professionals in private
or public sector.
PLO 3. To create graduates with
the ability to apply theory to real
life practices in a competitive
environment using leadership and
team building competencies.
PLO 4. To ingrain in students’
work, ethics and efficient time
management behavior to succeed
in a professional atmosphere.
PLO 5. To develop a futuristic
vision and students to enable
them to become successful
entrepreneurs and academicians.
Recommended Text Book
the formation of Pakistan and its Problem Sets, Quizzes
constitution and the history of its & Exams
growth. (CLO 4)
Students will also be able to
understand the socio-economic
indicators of Pakistan like inflation,
national income, health, education
etc. (CLO 5)
Students will be able to question Assignments, Quizzes
the need for the creation of & Presentations
Pakistan. (CLO 3)
Students will also be able to
understand the socio-economic
indicators of Pakistan like inflation,
national income, health, education
etc. (CLO 5)
Students will be able to understand Cases, & Presentations
the peak of the Muslim Rule and
then its downfall in British Raj.
(CLO 1) (CLO 2)
Students will be able to understand Assignments, Quizes,
the growth of Pakistan and Group Activity & final
formation of its constitution. term presentation
(CLO4)
Students will be able compare and Cases, & Final
question the different growth paths Presentations
of Pakistan. (CLO 4)
Students will also be able to
understand the socio-economic
indicators of Pakistan like inflation,
national income, health, education
etc. (CLO 5)
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1. Khan. Hamid. Constitutional and Political Developments in Pakistan. Oxford University Press.
Lahore. 2010
2. Kazimi. M.R. Pakistan Studies. Oxford. 2007.
3. Qureshi. Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain., Struggle for Pakistan. Karachi. 1965.
4. Rizvi. Dr. Hasan Askari., Military, State and Society in Pakistan. Lahore. 2000.
5. Saeed. Shafqat., Pakistan Studies. Lahore. 2002

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinah – Speeches and Statement 1947-48.

Ministry of Information, Government of Pakistan. 1989.

Core Reading List:

I. Ahmed, J. (1967). Early Phase of Political Movement. Publishers United.
II. Cohen, S.P. (2004). The Idea of Pakistan. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press.
III. Cohen, S.P. (2011). The Future of Pakistan. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution
Press.
IV. Talbot, I. (1998). Pakistan: A Modern History.London: Hurst and Company.
V. Zaidi, A. S. (1999). Issues in Pakistan’s Economy. Oxford University Press, 1-530.
VI. Amjad, R., Burki, S. J. (2013). Pakistan: Moving the economy Forward. Lahore School
of Economics, 1-608.
VII. Chapter 3: Economic Management Under IMF Tutelage: Key Lessons from the
Musharraf and PPP Rule 1999–2013 48–83 Rashid Amjad
VIII. Pakistan, Growth, Dependency, and Crisis, Matthew McCartney
IX. **Chapter 13: Beyond the Poverty Line: A Multidimensional
Analysis of Poverty in Pakistan:AzamChaudhry, Theresa Chaudhry, Muhammad Haseeb, and
Uzma Afzal
X. Solving Pakistan's Poverty Puzzle: Whom Should We Believe? What Should We Do? -
Rashid Amjad and Quiz 2
XI. Health: The State of Health in Pakistan: An Overview: UzmaAfzal and
AnamYusufEducation
XII. Education in Pakistan’s Punjab: Outcomes and Interventions: MasoomaHabib
XIII. Micro Finance Microinsurance in Pakistan: Progress, Problems, and ProspectsTheresa
Thompson Chaudhry and FazildaNabeel and Quiz 3
XIV. Public Finance I: Resource mobilization and structure of taxation, Chap. 10 –AZ Chapter
7: Pakistan Moving the Economy Forward
XV. The Future Path of Tax Reforms in Pakistan:HafizA. Pasha and Aisha Ghaus-Pasha
Public Finance II:Debt& Deficits, Chap. 11 –AZ
XVI. Pakistan’s Power Crisis: How Did We Get Here? Kamal A. Munir and Salman
KhalidAmjad, Rashid and Din, Musleh-ud and Qayyum, Abdul (2011): Pakistan:
Breaking out of stagflation into sustained growth. Published in: The Lahore Journal of
Economics No. 16 (2011): pp. 13-30.
XVII. Trade / The prospects of Indo-Pakistan TradeHafiz A. Pasha and Muhammad Imran

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Pedagogy
The course is heavily based on lectures followed by problem sets and case studies and will be
supplemented by in class assignments.
Examinations
There will be two examinations for this course. The exams will consist of problems and theory questions
based on assignments, class lectures, and case discussions. No make-up exam will be given except for
medical emergencies. The make-up exam will only be administered if the request is approved by Lahore
School administration.
Missed Exam Policy:
The controller of examinations must determine that a valid excuse has been accepted.  If a mid-term is
missed with a valid excuse, the make-up will be given with the final exam.
Unexcused missed mid-terms will receive a grade of zero.  Students who miss the final will have to take
it the following year (i.e. the next time the course is offered).  Students without a valid excuse for the
final exam will have to re-take the course.
Readings for Pair Presentations:
For pair presentations, students are required to look for at least three related articles from Dawn
Newspaper Business week. These articles should be in relevance to the topics discussed in respective
lecture in which they will present and should link it to current situation.

Term paper presentation topics:

Term paper and presentations will be submitted and presented by the students in groups (5-6 members
each). They will be allotted ONE topic from the following headings on which presentation will be based
on what policies have been used and what was their impact on the Pakistan’s economy. Furthermore,
they will be asked to analyze, compare and contrast Pakistan’s policies related to the topic allotted with
any other country of the world with the best policy as per their knowledge using facts and figures.
Report will be submitted, clearly indicating each member’s effort and work in entire project.
Components of report include: introduction, History related to chosen topic/country, policy application,
effectiveness and its background, brief overview of Pakistan, prior policies implemented in particular
segment, how might the policy recommended be applicable along with its
effectiveness/shortcomings/issues, and how can they be resolved, conclusion, bibliography along with
in-text citations

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  Growth and Investment
 Agriculture
 Manufacturing & Mining
 Fiscal Development
 Money and Credit
 Capital Markets & Corporate Sector
 Inflation
 Trade and Payments
 Public Debt
 Education
 Health & Nutrition
 Population, Labor Force and Employment
 Transport and Communications
 Energy
 Social Safety Nets
 Climate Change

Policy on Plagiarism/Cheating
The plagiarism in group project/presentation or cheating during exam will result in a 0 on the
presentation. The students must note that plagiarism include the submission/presentation of a
report/article that has been previously used for another course (even by the same author) or using the
graded material of this course for some other course.
Lahore School of Economics Plagiarism Policy:
Lahore School adheres strictly to HEC plagiarism policy available on the HEC website and Lahore
School handbook on plagiarism policy. The policy can be found at:
http://hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/Documents/Plagiarism/Plagiarism%20Policy.pdf

Assessment Criteria
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 The following will be the assessment criterion for the course

Mid Term Examination- 20%

Final Term Examination-35%

Quizzes and Assignments- 20%

Class Participation-5%

Pair Presentation- 10%

Term Paper Presentation- 10%

Examinations will be timed. There would be a minimum of 2 quizzes before the mid- term exams and a
minimum of 2 quizzes post mid- terms.
Term Projects will be home based and presented in discussion sessions.
 Discussions Session Class Participation will be marked based on total number of active participations
during the first half of the semester (5 %) and the second half of the semester (5%).

Core Requirements
1. Calculator (No Exceptions) CELL PHONES MAY NOT BE USED AS CALCULATORS.
2. Notebook Students are encouraged to take class notes, hence they must come prepared with a
notebook and a ball point pen or pencil in every class.
3. Name Card for display in class room.
4. The students are expected to read the assigned cases and background readings in advance.

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
PAKISTAN STUDIES (SSC 327)
Week Lecture Lecture Session Readings
No.
Week 1 1 Indus Valley Civilization Garrety, John A., & Gay, Peter.(1984). Early India. In
Evolution & growth of Muslim The Columbia History of the World. New York.Harper&
society in the subcontinent Row.

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 Ahsan, A. (2013). Introduction. In The Indus Saga and
the Making of Pakistan.NehrGhar Publications.
Talbot, I. (2005). Colonial Rule, Authoritarianism and
Regional History in North West India. In Pakistan: A
Modern History. London: Hurst & Co.: 53‐ 65.
2 Ideology, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan & Jalal, A. (1995). Conjuring Pakistan: History as Official
the Aligarh Movement Imagining. International Journal of Middle Studies, 27,
73-89.
Discussion Assignment on lecture 1 and 2
session
3 War of Independence, Partition of Ahmed, J. (1967). Muslims Political Struggle.In Early
Bengal, Simla Deputation, All India Phase of Political Movement. Publishers United.
Muslim League & Minto Morley Discussion of Sarojni Naidu’s ‘Jinnah: An Ambassador of
Reforms, Annulment of partition, Hindu-Muslim Unity’
Lucknow Pact & the Khilafat
Movement
4 Montague Chelmsford Reforms, Varman, R. and Belk, R. W. (2009). Nationalism and
Week 2 Jinnah’s 14 points, Simon Report & Ideology in an Anti-Consumption Movement. Journal of
RTCs, Government of India Act 1935, Consumer Research, 686-700.
elections & Congress rule, Pakistan Discussion of the ‘The Secret Telegram of the Governor
Resolution, Cripps Mission, Cabinet General to the Secretary of State’.
Mission & Independence Act 1947

Discussion Assignment on lecture 3 & 4

session
5 Allama Iqbal & Quaid-e-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan’s
early problems, The 1950s & Gen.
Ayub
Discussion of the ‘Two Letters from Iqbal to Jinnah’
Nath, S. K. (1965). UN’s Failure in Kashmir. The
Economic Weekly, 1506-1509.

Quiz 1 (lecture 1-4) Quiz 1

6 Gen. Yahya, creation of Bangladesh & Stephenson, G. V. (1968). Pakistan: Discontinuity and the
Week 3 Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Majority Problem. Geographical Review. 58(2): 195 ‐ 213
Bose, S. (2005). Anatomy of Violence: An Analysis of the
Civil War in East Pakistan in 1971. Economic and
Political Weekly. 40(41): 4463 – 4471
Nasr, V. (2004). Military Rule, Islamism  and Democracy
in Pakistan. Middle East Journal. 58 (2): 195‐209

Discussion ASSIGNMENT ON lecture 5 & 6

session
Week 4 7 Gen. Zia, Benazir Bhutto & Nawaz
Sharif, Constitutions of 1956, 1962 & Faqir, K. et al. (2015). Revival of Democracy in Pakistan
1973, major amendments 1988-1999: An Analysis. Pakistan Journal of Social
Sciences, 35, 201-212.
8 Pakistan’s National Income Account Pakistan Economic Survey 2018-19
&
Introduction to Pakistan's Economy:
Overview of the Economy, Economic
Survey

Discussions Assignment on Lecture 8 & 9

session

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 9 Phase 1 :1947-58 Papanek, G. F. (1964). Industrial production and
investment in Pakistan. The Pakistan Development
Review, 4(3), 462-490
Quiz 2 (lecture 5-8) Quiz 2 (lecture 5-8)
Week 5 10 Phase 2: Ayub’s era Stephenson, G. V. (1968). Pakistan: Discontinuity and the
Majority Problem. Geographical Review. 58(2): 195 ‐ 213

Discussion Assignment on lecture 9 & 10

session
11 Green Revolution and Agriculture Murgai, R., Ali, M., & Byerlee, D. (2001). Productivity
growth and sustainability in post–Green Revolution
agriculture: the case of the Indian and Pakistan
Punjabs. The World Bank Research Observer, 16(2), 199-
218.
Week 6 12 Phase 3: Bhutto's era Bose, S. (2005). Anatomy of Violence: An Analysis of the
Civil War in East Pakistan in 1971. Economic
and Political Weekly. 40(41): 4463 – 4471
Discussion Assignment on lecture 11 & 12
session
13 Phase 4: Zia's era Noman, O. (1989). Pakistan and General Zia: era and
legacy. Third World Quarterly, 11(1), 28-54.

Quiz 3 (lecture 9-12) Quiz 3 (lecture 9-12)

WEEK 7 14 Phase 5: 1990's Faqir, K. et al. (2015). Revival of Democracy in Pakistan
1988-1999: An Analysis. Pakistan Journal of Social
Sciences, 35, 201-212.

Discussion Assignment on lecture 13 & 14

session REVISION
WEEK 8 15 MID TERM

16 Musharraf and PPP Rule: 1999-2013 Chapter 3: Economic Management Under IMF Tutelage:
Key Lessons from the Musharraf and PPP Rule 1999–
2013 48–83 Rashid Amjad
Week 9 17 Zardari 2008-2013
Discussion Assignment on lecture 16 & 17
session
18 Nawaz sharif 2013-18
19 Imran khan till date
Week 10
Discussion Assignment on lecture 18 & 19
session
Week 11 20 Growth and Dependency McCartney, M. (2011). Pakistan, growth, dependency,
and crisis. The Lahore Journal of Economics, 16 (SE), 71-
94.
Quiz 4 (lecture 16-19) Quiz 4 (lecture 16-19)

21 Poverty Amjad, R. (2003). Solving Pakistan's poverty puzzle:

Whom should we believe? What should we do?. The
Pakistan Development Review, 42(4), 375-393.
Discussion Assignment on lecture 20 & 21

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 session
22 Health Afzal, U., & Yusuf, A. (2013). The state of health in
Pakistan: An overview. The Lahore Journal of
Economics, 18 (SE), 233-247
Week 12 23 Education Habib, M. (2013). Education in Pakistan’s Punjab:
Outcomes and interventions. The Lahore Journal of
Economics, 18 (SE), 21-48.
Discussion Assignment on lecture 22 & 23
session
24 Micro Finance Chaudhry, T. T., & Nabeel, F. (2014). Microinsurance in
Pakistan: Progress, Problems, and Prospects. The Lahore
Journal of Economics, 18 (SE), 335-374.
Quiz 5 (lecture 20-23) Quiz 5 (lecture 20-23)
Week 12 25 Public Finance I and Tax reforms Public Finance I: Resource mobilization and structure of
taxation
Pasha, H. A., & Ghaus-Pasha, A. (2015). The Future
Path of Tax Reforms in Pakistan. Pakistan, 171
Discussion Assignment on lecture 24 & 25
session
26 Power Crisis Munir, K. A., & Khalid, S. (2012). Pakistan’s Power
Crisis: How did we get here?. The Lahore Journal of
Economics, 17 (SE), 73-82.
Amjad, R., Din, M. U., & Qayyum, A. (2011). Pakistan:
Breaking out of stagflation into sustained growth. The
Lahore Journal of Economics, 16 (SE), 13-30.
27 Trade Trade / The prospects of Indo-Pakistan TradeHafiz A.
Pasha and Muhammad Imran Pakistan: Moving the
Economy Forward, 311-331.
Week 13
Chaudhry, T., Jamil, N., & Chaudhry, A. (2017).
Thirteenth International Conference on Management of
the Pakistan Economy Igniting Technology Led Growth
in Pakistan/Pakistan's Experience with the Pakistan-China
Free Trade Agreement: Lessons for CPEC.

Discussion Assignment on lecture 27 & 28

session
28 Presentations
29 Presentations
Week 14
Discussion Presentations
session
Week 15 30 FINAL EXAM

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