PAKISTAN STUDIES

PRESENTER: AQEELA ASIF

 Aqeela Asif
Introduction
MA (History) University of the Punjab
B.Ed AIOU
BA University of the Punjab
Diploma (English) NUML

Joined CIIT January 27, 2004

Teaching Social Sciences Courses
Importance of Social Sciences
Social sciences promote social sense
among students
Creates awareness among youth about
social and political issues
Promotes sense of responsibility and
patriotism
OBJECTIVES
To sensitize students about the importance of
Pakistans geographical and strategic position in
South Asia.

To promote the knowledge of Pakistani culture

and civilization.
To aware new generation about the current
affaires and important pillars of Pakistans
political system
cont.
To aware the students with the meaning and
significance of Pakistans foreign policy.

Pakistan Studies as a compulsory subject.

To develop the qualities of patriot Pakistani for

understanding and full filling their duties and
responsibilities.
cont.
To develop the sense of belongingness to their
motherland.

To develop strong faith in the basic concepts of

Pakistans ideology and introduction of Pakistans
historical background.

Text Book: Pakistan Studies by M. Ikram Rabbani

Course outline
Tentative List of Lectures
Lecture 1 Intro. to Pakistan Studies
Ideology of Pakistan
Lecture 2 Muslim Nationalism
Lecture 3 Aims and objectives of the establishment of
Pakistan
Lecture 4 Land and the People of Pakistan I
Lecture 5 Land and the People of Pakistan II
Lecture 6 Land and the People of Pakistan III
Lecture 7 History of Pakistan I (2500BC-712AD)
Lecture 8 History of Pakistan II (712AD- 1526AD)
CONT.

Lecture 09 History of Pakistan III (1526- 1800AD)

Lecture 10 Evolution of Muslim Nationalism in India
Lecture 11 Emergence of Pakistan Movement
Lecture 12 Pakistan Movement Historical events
Lecture 13 Creation of Pakistan and Role of Muslim
Leadership
Lecture 14 Establishment of Pakistan I from 1947-77
Lecture 15 Establishment of Pakistan I from 1978- 2008
Lecture 16 Different ruler from 1947-2008
CONT.
Lecture 17 Constitutional Developments in Pakistan I.
Lecture 18Constitution of 1956
Lecture 19Constitution 1962, 1973.
Lecture 20 Neighboring Countries China & Iran
Lecture 21 Neighboring Countries India & Afghanistan
Lecture 22 Pakistans Role in Regional & Inter.
Organizations I: UNO, OIC, NAM
Lecture 23 Pakistans Role in Regional & Inter.
Organizations II: SAARC, ECO
Lecture 24 Pakistan and the Muslim world I
CONT.
Lecture 25 Pakistan and the Muslim world II
Lecture 26 Pakistans Foreign policy I
Lecture 27 Pakistans Foreign policy II
Lecture 28 Current Issues and problems of Pakistan I
Lecture 29 Current Issues and problems of Pakistan II
Lecture 30 Economy of Pakistan
Lecture 31 Industrial sector: Problems & Solutions
Lecture 32 Agriculture sector: Problems & Solutions
LECTURE # 1: WHAT IS AN IDEOLOGY?
A political ideology is a system of
beliefs that explain and justifies a
preferred political order, either
existing or proposed and offers a
strategy ( institutions, processes
programmers) for its attainment.
(ref. Ideologies & Modern Politics, Reo M.Christenson)

An ideology offers an interpretation of

the past, and an explanation of the
present and a vision of the future.
ref. Ibid.,p.4.
HOW IDEOLOGIES EMERGES?

An ideology emerges when people feel

strongly that are being mistreated under
an existing order, when their status is
threatened by fundamental changes
occurring in the society, and when the
prevailing ideology no longer satisfies
them
(ref. Ibid.,p.7.)
CONT. HOW IDEOLOGY EMERGES?

Rejected social position

Time of crisis
Social group
Social stress
Cont. IMPORTANCE OF AN IDEOLOGY
Ideology is a motivating force for a nation which
is striving hard to bring stability to its
nationhood. It provides the cement binding base
to the scattered groups in a society and bring
them closer to each other on a common platform.
BASIS OF PAKISTANS IDEOLOGY
A balanced political system based on Islamic
philosophy
Two Nation Concept
Historical background
Culture and civilization
What are the aims and objectives of the creation of
Pakistan?
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CREATION OF
PAKISTAN
Enforcement of the Sovereignty of the Allah Almighty
Establishment of the Islamic Democracy
Revival of Muslim image and Identity
Protection of Muslim Culture and Civilization
Two nation Theory
To get rid of the prejudicial Hindu majority
Establishment of the balanced Economic System
1-ENFORCEMENT OF THE SOVEREIGNTY
OF ALLAH ALMIGHTY
Quaid I Azam said:
We did not demand Pakistan to acquire a piece
of land but we wanted a homeland we could
introduce Islamic principles
2-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ISLAMIC DEMOCRACY
It is my firm belief that our salvation lies in
following the golden rules of conduct as given
by our great law-giver, the Prophet of Islam. Let
us lay the foundation of our democratic system
on Islamic ideals and principles. The Almighty
has taught us that our decisions in the state
affairs shall be guided by mutual consultation
(ref. i4 Feburary 1948. Sibi)
3-REVIVAL OF MUSLIM IMAGE AND IDENTITY
Hindus domination in social, economic,
education and government services.
United India was not the permanent
solution of these problems.
4- PROTECTION OF MUSLIM CULTURE AND
CIVILIZATION
Distinctive cultural values
Social behavior
Culture
Civilization
Literature
Hindi- Urdu controversy
Muslims were not prepared to accept Hindu
Supremacy
5- TWO NATION THEORY
Reference of Albruni
Shah Wali Ullah
Syed Ahmed Shaheed Barelvi
Haji Shariat Ullah
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
 Muslims came to India as conqueror
6- TO GET RID OF THE HINDU MAJORITY
Muslims were dominated in all spheres of social
life during their rule
Muslim domination aroused Hindu jealousy
British rule Muslims lost their empire & political
supremacy
British extended favors to Hindus
British and the Hindu adopted a cruel policy
against Muslims
 In Commerce and trade Hinds were dominated in
7- ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BALANCED
India
After War of 1857 the British government had
ECONOMIC
banned Muslim SYSTEM
entry into government service
All high level civil and military position were
reserved for the Hindus
Muslims were considered eligible only for low
ranking jobs
Muslims were behind in the field of education
Muslims of Subcontinent demand for Pakistan to
establish stable economic system for every individual