Forman Political Science Society and Department 22 December 2016

Newsletter:
Political Science Department & Society
Volume 1, Issue 1.

Contents:
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Chair Executive Dean’s Message:
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§ Alumni Dispatches/ bringing out this
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Interviews compilation,
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§ Council 2016-17 imaginatively to
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§ Student Reflections essence and values
§ Upcoming Events this historic
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Science program. My compliments to the publishers led by Sumeera
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So Far... Message from the Department

Chair:

Dr. Muhammad
Younis
Forman Christian
College has always
Understanding Liberalism been a core to my
ambitions. We, at our
On 05 December, FPSS conducted a focus
group discussion on Liberalism as a department of
political ideology, moderated by visiting Political Science offer
faculty member Sumeera Hassan and Ms high-end learning to
Laiba Malik was the coordinator. It was our students. Our
fruitful for the participants, who had a Faculty members are
chance to add their perspectives. highly qualified with
their dedication to
serve Forman and
Pakistan. With our
multi-ethnic student
population, we strive
to make the best
environment for learning and co-existence. In the
future, we plan to offer more specializations and
hence look forward for greater accomplishments. We
Honor killing: A Matter of Honor aspire to make our students successful and
or Patriachy? responsible individuals.

On 16th November, FPSS arranged an

Open Mic on the harmful practice of
‘honor’ killing in Pakistan. While
emotions were high, the platform provided
a space to discuss ideas freely, and
attracted a generous showing of students.
Numerous societies participated. The
Chief Guests were Dr. Julie Flowerday (,
Dr. Shakeela Sindhu and Dr. Younis from
the Political Science Department. Students
were also awarded certificates.
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Screening of Jinnah
On 05 October, FPSS
screened a patriot classic -
'Jinnah', the movie. The
auditorium was fully packed
and it was followed by a great
discussion.
Abdul Qayyum
Achakzai, a Political
Science Senior, was
recently selected for
Youth Parliament
Pakistan, 8th batch,
second session. Only 15
members out of 60
qualified for the final
fifth session, Achakzai
was also in the top 15
list.
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The National Seminar
The National Seminar was organized by the Political Science
Department of Forman Christian College. It was held on 29th
November 2016.
The
title of
the Seminar was ‘Strengthening Political Process of
Functional Democracy of Pakistan’.
Dr. Zamurrad Awan and Dr. Farooq Hasnat were the
conveners of the seminar. Notable academics and speakers
including Ms. Sherry Rehman, Mr. Bilal Mehboob, Air Vice
Marshall (R) Anwar Khan, Dr. Ayaz Rana, Dr. Minhaj ul
Hassan, Dr. Musarrat Abid, and Dr. Raana Malik graced the
occasion. Students from all over Lahore and other parts of the
country were able to participate and engage in dialogue with
the panelists. The event was well received by the entire
audience and the Executive Dean Social Sciences Dr. Noel
Khokhar. Volunteers and the student council of Forman
Political Science Society were part of the organizing team.
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Fateh Ali, a Political Science
Junior, was recently selected
for the 1st batch of the Youth
Provincial Assembly, Punjab
.
Behroze Ali, a Political
Science Senior, was Runner-
Up at the 'Great Debate: Time
to say goodbye to the IMF'
held at the Graduate Institute
of Development Studies,
Lahore School of Economics,
in March.
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45th Annual Conference on South
Asia, University of
Wisconsin,
Madison, USA
Through October 20-23, 2016 the
University of Wisconsin, Madison,
USA hosted the 45th Annual
Conference on South Asia. The
overarching theme of the conference
was ‘Decay’, not in the literal sense
rather relating to the subsequent
reformation of the region.
The CLT requested Dr. Muhammad Younis to participate; Dr. Younis
proposed a panel on Exclusivist Ethno-federalism in Pakistan. The
panel included Dr. Younis as Chair, and Assistant Professor Shakila
Sindhu among other participants. Dr. Younis is of the view that the
federation – unchallenged between 1947 and 73’ went through a
process of decay, and the coming of the 1973 Constitution stalled this
trend. He says,
“The 18th
Amendment
makes room for
prospects that
must not be
ignored e.g.
healthy
diversity, and
much needed
evolution of the
federation. However, there are challenges that must be underscored,
such as the making of an effective education policy, that needs broad-
based constructive solutions.” Regarding the United States of America,
Dr. Younis briefs, “Despite the rhetoric of the US elections, we were
welcomed to the land of opportunity, by a generous and humane
community. I came across abundant trees, which I believe is testament
to the American people’s love for the environment. I, for one, had a
transformative experience with regards to my perception of the
American people.”
Ms. Shakila presented her paper Impact of
Inter and Intra Provincial Disparities on
Pakistani Federation. She says, “It was like an
annual festival of intellectuals from South Asia,
and experts on South Asia from across the
world: a great experience. I was somewhat
nervous to present in front of much
accomplished academics, but fortunately
enough, my paper was very well received, and
the encouraging remarks especially those of Dr.
Anita Weiss and Dr. Farhat Haq, made my day.
The
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interaction with Professor Dr. David Gilmartin, Dr. Yasmin Saikia, Dr. Chad Haines, and Dr.
Sanjib Baruah was immensely productive. I explored the federal capital, some places in Virginia,
the cities of Madison and New York, and had an absolutely riveting experience with fall colors,
and the celebrations of Halloween and Devali.

Dr. Shehzadi Zamurrad Awan

attended the 2nd World Women's Studies Conference, 5 - 6 May 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka,
and 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences, 19 - 20 September 2016, Bali, Indonesia. Dr.
Awan presented 'Relevance of Education
for Women Empowerment in Pakistan' at
Colombo, and 'Value of Domestic Abuse
Legislation to discourage violence
against women in Pakistan' at Bali.
She was the only academic representing
Pakistan at the conference in Bali. At
Colombo, she was awarded the 'Best
Presentation of the Session', and her
paper got published in the Journal of
International Women Studies,
Bridgewater State University,
Massachusetts, USA.
Dr. Awan says, "Such engagements are
very relevant for cross-cultural interaction between academics working in a mutual field of concern,
and the illumination of scholarship trends elsewhere. The exposure is also an important lesson in
training our students to effectively engage with the international community."
Following the conference her recent publications are:
§ Awan, Shehzadi Zamurrad (2016). Relevance of Education for Women’s Empowerment in
Punjab, Pakistan. Journal of International Women's
Studies, 18(1), 208-229.
Available at: http://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol18/iss1/14

§ Awan, Shehzadi Zamurrad (2016). Political Discourse and Socio-Cultural

Placement of Pakistani Women 1947-1976: A Historical Perspective.
Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, 53(1),207-221.
Available at:
http://pu.edu.pk/images/journal/history/PDF-FILES/15%20Paper_v53_1_16.pdf

Dr. Farooq Hasnat was commissioned in 2011 by Praeger Publishers,

USA to write Global Security Watch: Pakistan – the first book to “deal with
a variety of emerging security issues of the country and their regional and
international implications.” This volume of the Global Security Watch,
"examines the issues of utmost importance for Pakistan's stability and
strategic balance, and explains their significance from the global
perspective. Each chapter in this book addresses specific security
challenges of Pakistan, both domestic and international. Given that
"Pakistan's ability to combat extremism within its borders and its policy
towards Afghanistan will play a large role in determining the success of U.S.
military actions in Afghanistan," Dr. Hasnat contends that the US
government is interested in Pakistan at the moment primarily, and perhaps
exclusively, for that purpose. He urges that we must develop a self-reliant
foreign policy amidst a transforming regional and global security balance.
(Quoted lines from www.pentagonpress.in & www.abc-clio.com)
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Introducing: Faculty Profiles

Dr. Muhammad Younis

Dr. Muhammad Younis, is the Chairperson of Political Science
Department in FCCU. He is a Ph.D. in Political Science from the School
of Public Administration, Hua Zhong University of Science and
Technology, China. He recently proposed and chaired a panel
on Exclusivist Ethnonationalism and future of Federalism in Pakistan in
the 45th Annual International Conference on South Asia, University of
Wisconsin, Madison, USA. Earlier in July, he presented the paper Ethno-
federalism in Pakistan at the 24th World Congress of Political Science
held by IPSA in Poznań, Poland. His research interests include
Federalism, Democracy, and Pakistan's Politics. He counsels the students
to conduct themselves with integrity, and embrace the core values of FCC.
Research Interests: Federalism, Pakistan Politics, Democracy, International Organizations.

Dr. Farooq Hasnat

Dr. Farooq Hasnat is a Professor at the Department of Political Science. He is
an Adjunct Scholar at the Middle East Institute, Washington, D.C. He
completed his PhD in Regional Security Affairs from University of South
Carolina and University of the Punjab, Lahore. He was Professor/Chair of the
Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Dr. Hasnat
was appointed to the Pakistan Chair at the Center for Strategic Studies at the
University of Jordan, Amman for four years. He also served as the Deputy Chief
of the Political Affairs Wing of Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan. He is
a Senior Research Fellow at the Islamabad Institute for Strategic Studies.
Professor Hasnat was also a visiting Researcher in the Department of Political
Science at University of Innsbruck, Austria. He has authored five books including
Global Security Watch: Pakistan, and Security Problems of the Persian Gulf: Conflicts and their
Resolution. He is a co-editor of Security for the Weak Nations: A Multiple Perspective and Pakistan:
Unresolved Issues of State and Society. He has published extensively on Pakistan and the Middle East in
research journals and newspapers of Pakistan, Iran, Jordan and the United States of America.
Research Interests: Middle East Pakistan, Foreign Policy & Pakistan Politics

Dr. Wajid Ali Ranjha

Dr. Wajid Ali Ranjha is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political
Science. His first Masters was in International Management from the
Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA and his second Masters
was in Social and Political Thought from the University of Sussex UK, where
he was a Chevening Scholar. He did his Ph.D. in Politics from the University
of Adelaide, Australia; his dissertation was published by the University of
Adelaide, as an eBook, titled Critical Theory, Modernity and the question of
Post-Colonial identity. Dr. Ranjha has also attended numerous conferences
worldwide. He taught for several years in Australia and New Zealand before
joining FCC. He welcomes FCC’s growth as an academic institution, and
hopes that the Political Science programs will become increasingly research-oriented in the near future.
His areas of interest are philosophy, social theory, and political theory.
Research Interests: Political Philosophy
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Shakeela Noor Sindhu
Shakila Noor Sindhu has been an Assistant Professor at the Department of
Political Science since August 2003. She served as Chair from 2008 to 2011.
She earned her Masters and MPhil degrees in Political Science from
Government College University, Lahore. She started her career from the same
University as Lecturer in Political Science, and later moved to the Government
of Punjab Services for around a year. She is currently a PhD Scholar at Pakistan
Study Centre – University of the Punjab Lahore. Last month, she presented a
paper titled Impact of Inter and Intra Provincial Disparities on Pakistani
Federation in the 45th Annual Conference on South Asia in Wisconsin
University, Madison-Wisconsin, USA (October 20-23, 2016), and earlier in 2015
she presented her paper Creation of Pakistan in the 2nd International Conference on Education, Social
Sciences and Humanities, held in Istanbul-Turkey from 8th to 10th of June 2015. The Article was also
published in IJASOS – International e-Journal of Advances in Social Sciences. Research Interests:
International Political Economy, Public Opinion and Governance.

Muneeza Mirza
Muneeza Mirza is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political
Science. She is an M.A., and M.Phil. in Political Science from the University
of Punjab, Lahore. She finds Forman Christian College to be a place like home
since 2010, when she joined FCCU in 2010.
Research Interests: Civil society, Water Politics, Pakistan Politics

Dr. Shehzadi Zamurrad Awan

Shehzadi Zamurrad Awan has been an Assistant Professor at the Department of
Political Science for five years. As an academic she has found FCC to be a true source
of inspiration, and a pathway to expanding her academic horizons. Previously, she
was teaching at Kinnaird College. Her PhD from University of the Punjab is titled
Punjabi Women in the Changing Socio-Cultural Environmental of Pakistan: 1977-
2012. She has attended four international conferences, and was recently awarded
the best presentation of the session at a conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She has
published seven research articles, and three will be published shortly. She
frequently writes for Urdu and English newspapers, on socio-cultural and political
issues of Pakistan, and occasionally on foreign policy issues, too. She also maintains
a blog on politicalvibes.blogspot.com.
Research Interests: Social Political issue and Gender Rights.

Dr. Ryan Brasher

Dr. Ryan Brasher obtained his Ph.D. in Political Science from Indiana University, Bloomington. Dr.
Brasher specializes in Comparative Politics and International Relations. He is the Coordinator of FC
College's MPhil program in Political Science, and an Assistant Professor at the department. He is away
for Fall 2016, and teaching at Erskine College and Presbyterian College in South Carolina, as visiting
professor. In July, he presented the paper "Political Ideology and Infrastructural Power in Post-Imperial
Buffer States" to the International Political Science Association, Poznan, Poland. In April 2015, Dr. Ryan
was the Main Conference Organizer of the 2nd International Conference, “Ethno-Federalism in Punjab
and Beyond” held by the Department of Political Science, FC College. His PhD Dissertation 'Political
Ideology and Infrastructural Power in early 20th Century Afghanistan and Iran' and a paper 'Ethnic
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Brother or Artificial Namesake: Tajik Identity in Afghanistan and Tajikistan' for the Berkeley Journal of
Sociology, were published in 2014 and 2011, respectively.
Dr. Nighat Noureen
Dr. Nighat Noureen, PhD, MPhil, M.A (Silver Medalist) Political Science,
University of the Punjab, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of
Political Science. She is the author of the book The Role of Judiciary in
Democratization: Case Study of Pakistan published by Lambert Academic
Publishing, Germany. She was a permanent faculty member at UMT from
2008 to 2012, and has served as visiting faculty at various universities from
2012 to 2015. She is a member of the World Council of Religions as a
Minority Rights Defender, and a trainer for capacity-building workshops
promoting peace and harmony in Pakistan. Her present interests include
federalism, terrorism, religious extremism, War on Terror, ideological and
philosophical dynamics of Al-Qaeda, social transformation in FATA, politics of migration and national
security, Afghan refugee crisis and politics of sectarianism in Pakistan. She is an energetic individual
with high motivation and striving commitment towards teaching and research.
Research Interests: Pakistan Politics, Religious Extremism, War on terror in Pakistan, Judicial
Activism

Introducing Visiting Faculty:

Sumeera Hassan
Sumeera Hassan, is an alumni of Political Science Department at Forman
Christian College graduating class of 2012. Sumeera has won International
Fellowship offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Azerbaijan in 2013, and
later in 2015 she won an International Research Fellowship by the Azerbaijan
International Development Agency. Having acquired the research experience,
she headed up towards Europe and completed European Masters in Human
Rights and Democratization funded by the European Union under the
European Inter University Center for Human Rights. She, then completed her
dissertation at the University of Maastricht-The Netherlands on “The Right to
Education focusing on the Pakistani Madrasas”. She also acquired a field
experience on the Balkan, and Kosovo Region- under the EU Security Policy. Having one master in Public
Policy and other in Human Rights Law Sumeera is presently serving as a visiting faculty member at the
Department of Political Science at Forman. Sumeera intends to build strong research skills and critical
thinking among students during her short visit to Pakistan.
Research Interests: Human Rights[Right to Education], Philosophy and Social Anthropology.

Muhammad Qasim
Muhammad Qasim is a new faculty member at the department of Political
Science. This is his first year at FCC. He has a B.S. Business and M.Phil. Political
Science from FCC. His areas of interest are Post-Colonial Theory and State
Formation Theory.
Research Interests: Power and resistance discoveries, Form of Powers,
Post-Colonial Theory

Muhammad Sharreh Qazi

Muhammad Sharreh Qazi is serving at Forman as a Visiting Faculty. Sharreh
has completed his Masters in Strategic and Nuclear Studies from the National
Defense University and is currently completing his PhD. His interest lies in
International Relations, Nuclear Studies, and Strategic Culture.
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Dispatches from the Alumni

Salman Akbar Warraich

Salman Akbar Warraich was recruited to the Punjab Civil Service after he passed the
PMS in May 2016. He is currently under training as an Assistant Commissioner. He
intends to serve his country by joining CSS in the future.

“Forget fortune, and put in the hard work required for your ambitions.” – Salman

Altaf Shah
Altaf Shah, was one of the liveliest people in his class. He is going to Universität
Heidelberg, Germany, for an interdisciplinary Masters course in South Asian Studies.
Shah intends to return and serve the country, through the Civil Services.

“My profound regards to my teachers, without whom my goals would have remained
a distant dream.” – Altaf

Qudsia Naz
Qudsia is studying for her Master’s degree at Universität Heidelberg, and has cleared
the CSS exam this fall. Ominously, Qudsia also finished top of her class at FCC.

“My teachers at FCC were my mentors inside and outside the classroom. FCC
prepared me for greater challenges which I expected to take later on in life. I thank
FCC and my teachers for helping me become who I am today.” – Qudsia
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Notable Alumni of Forman Christian College.

§ Yousaf Raza Gillani, the 16th Prime Minister of Pakistan

§ Pervez Musharraf, former President of Pakistan, and former Chief of Army

Staff of Pakistan Army

§ Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former Foreign Minister of Pakistan and now, the Vice
Chairman of PTI

§ Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, former Prime Minister of Pakistan and current

President of PML-Q

§ Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, former Chief Minister of Punjab (Pakistan)

§ Noel Israel Khokhar, General Officer Commanding 23rd Division and Major
General of Pakistan Army

§ Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana, Governor of Punjab.

§ Muhammad Khan Achakzai, Governor of Balochistan.

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Featured Interviews

Ms. Julie M. Flowerday

Julie M Flowerday is an American citizen. She has
been actively involved in social service in Pakistan,
especially in Gilgit and Hunza. After spending
years in Pakistan, she is now one of the most loved
faces on the FCC campus. She is like a mother to
all her students. We the students of FCCU are
proud to have a mentor like her.
If you were the president of Pakistan
for 24 hours what would be the first
thing you would do?
I would make college-university education
free with a provision that those benefitting
from the system would upon graduation give
two years of service to the larger community,
especially to its underprivileged sectors.

Who is the most inspirational personality
in your life? Why?
Dalai Lama. He joins us one to another through
compassion and caring for others.
What was the most inspiring moment of
your life?
There have been many. One was the moment that
I stopped being a secretary and accepted an
invitation to join a graduate program in
anthropology.
Any words of advice to the students of
FCC?
Follow your heart but listen to the moderating
influence of your
thoughts. Check that the motives behind your
thoughts encompass the good of others.
Show moderation to extremism, tolerance to
difference, and respect for all.

What is your definition of happiness?

Love, deep friendship, good health, food-shelter
security, and the freedom to think and share
reflections with others through that process.

What were your dreams as a child?

At age six and seven I wanted to become a secretary
like my mom. By age 12, I was enchanted with
history and archaeology.

Which song is closest to your heart?

There is not one. Music (no single song) is
inseparable from my thoughts and thinking.

How would you describe yourself when you

were a student?
At high school I was friendly with everybody. I had
passions for those at the margins of society. I
adored sports (field hockey, swimming and diving,
dancing, roller-skating competitively). As an
undergraduate at university I was fairly
unremarkable. I did well in courses that I loved
and worked hard for instructors I admired.
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Dr. Farooq Hasnat

Sir Farooq Hasnat is one
of the senior most
Professors of the Political
Science Department in
FCC. He has authored five
books including Global
Security Watch: Pakistan,
Security Problems of the
Persian Gulf: Conflicts.
He is a co-editor of
Security for the Weak Nations: A Multiple
Perspective and Pakistan: Unresolved Issues
of State and Society. Every student at FCC
wants to learn from his experience. His
humble personality makes him even more
popular among the students. We were very
excited in interviewing him for this
newsletter.
What sort of music do you listen to?
Qawwali and Ghazal. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
is my favorite.
Advice to FCC Students: “There is absolutely
no shortcut to reading, and I say this from my
personal experience; reading leads to writing,
which leads to analysis and speaking power.
The students should not only focus on reading
course textbooks, but also literature like
short-stories etc. They should try and develop
an interest for Urdu Literature, which I
personally found to be very rich and
fascinating”.

Who is the most inspirational

personality you have come across in
your life?
Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah - he
was an honest person and a statesman in the
real sense, who changed the course of history.
Imran Khan – he is an honest person
working to make a difference.

What was the most inspiring moment

of your life?
There are many, but whenever my book is
published it feels most inspiring.

What is your definition of happiness?

Happiness means that you are satisfied with
your life, and with what you want to pursue.
Positive achievement, not material gain, is
real happiness.

What was your childhood dream?

I was never an overly-ambitious person, but I
always wanted to be highly educated.

How would you describe yourself when

you were a student?
I would say I was an all-rounder at academics
and extra-curricular activities.

If you were the Prime Minister of

Pakistan for 24 hours, what would be
the first thing you do?
First, I would make an effort to increase the
literacy rate; second, I would better the health
facilities; third, I would work for population
control.
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In the Spotlight
Dr. WAJID Ali RANJHA
“Dr. Ranjha is currently and have always been the most
popular teacher among the students.”-The Newsletter
Team Survey 2016

Dr. Ranjha holds a Ph.D. from the University of Adelaide, Australia;

his dissertation was published by the University of Adelaide, as an
eBook, titled Critical Theory, Modernity and the question of Post-
Colonial identity. Dr. Ranjha has attended numerous conferences worldwide, including
a recent one in Australia. He welcomes FCC’s growth as an academic institution, and
hopes that the Political Science programs will become increasingly research-oriented in
the near future. His areas of interest are philosophy, social theory, and political theory.

Who is the most inspirational If you were the Prime Minister of

personality you have come across in
your life?
Lots of them, actually. My teachers from
high school and in various other
institutions which I have studied at, have
been really inspiring.
What was the most inspiring
moment of your life?
I suppose, when I got my Ph.D. after a
long difficult slog; it was a relief.
What is your definition of
happiness?
That’s a very difficult question, because
different people find happiness in
different things. I think doing something
that’s meaningful, especially if you’re
doing it for someone else, is probably what
gives you lasting happiness.
What was your childhood dream?
To become a cricketer (laughs).
Are you watching the Pakistan-West
Indies test matches these days?
Yes, whenever I get time.
How would you describe yourself
when you were a student?
I wasn’t very hard-working, but I would
work hard on subjects I felt passionately
about. I wanted to learn a lot outside the
classroom. I used to read a fair bit in
different areas.
Pakistan for 24 hours, what would be
the first thing you do?
Many things, though on a priority basis I
think education and health systems need to
be drastically reorganized.
What sort of music do you listen to?
I listen to a range of music, eastern and
western. Bob Dylan, who just won the Nobel
prize, is my favorite.
What is your advice for the students
of FCC?
High aspirations and hard-work: They
should always have high aspirations, and
must always be honest with themselves. If
they are aspiring for something, and not
doing the work that is required to achieve it,
then they are not being honest with
themselves. So, their effort has to be
proportional with the level of their
aspiration. They shouldn’t expect things to
be simply given to them, rather they should
earn them.
“I found Dr. Ranjha the humblest and helpful
person. He is charismatic and we cannot even
think of studying Philosophy from any other
person, in fact we as students are blessed to
have him in FCCU”. The Newsletter Team
Survey 2016
“Dr. Ranjha is my favorite one and I truly
Admire him”, Political Science Student. -The
Newsletter Team Survey 2016
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Forman Political Science Society Council 2016-17

Dr. M. Younis Muqarab Wattoo

( Advisor) (President)

Hamza Javed Arif Hussain Abdul Qayyum Aqsa Ch

(Vice President) (Gen. Secretary) (Treasurer) (Dir. Logistics)

Behroze Ali Aamen Ishaq Rizwan Ahmad Fateh Ali Hayat

(Dir. Publications) (Joint Secretary) (Director IT) (Media Manager)
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Student Reflections

Kashmir Issue Can Threaten World Peace

- Malik Asad Pervaiz M.Phil. Political Science
Kashmir issue has become more complicated because of nuclearization of
both the countries. In the past, the issue was being dealt differently, but now
the situation has changed. The world has to realize that this issue should be
solved through peaceful means, otherwise the whole world may face an
uncertain future. First of all, both the countries ought to settle their minor
issues, and hence make themselves politically and economically stable.
Subsequently, they should move for the peaceful settlement of the Kashmir
dispute. Here, part of the responsibility lies with the U.N, especially the
Security Council, and other key international actors. Simultaneously, the leadership of both
countries should maintain feelings of confidence between each other to counter negative
propaganda.
It goes without saying, that a key role must be played by the national, regional and international media to
stabilize tempers. The media on both sides of the border must engage in unbiased reporting. The clock is
ticking fast – after all how long can the people of Kashmir bear the brunt of a bloody occupation. The time
will come when they feel exhausted, and take decisive action, producing a precarious situation for the region,
and the world at large. Both sides must sacrifice some strategic interests for the greater good.

A Bitter Truth
- Ammar Firdous

In spite of the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, some people still cling hopes of
restoring peace, through dialogue between the political elites of both the countries. The recent wave
of tensions came in the wake of the Uri attack on 20th September 2016, in which 20 Indian military
men lost their lives. Out of the blue, the Indian Government and their mainstream media alleged
involvement of Pakistan’s non- state actors. In anti-Pakistan
hysteria, they related Mumbai attack, Pathankot attack and Uri
attack to declare Pakistan as a state that sponsored terrorism. Both
countries have been incessantly pulling each other’s leg on
international forums since then. Some commentators on both
sides, in their best spirits, have tried to tame the political
conditions. Unfortunately, history is full of such faithful, but failed
attempts. Let us analyze a leaf of history which reveals a bitter
truth. In March 1946, the newly elected Labour Party, in Britain
sent a Cabinet Mission to India to settle the communal problem. One of the provisions, in the
Cabinet Mission was to set up an Interim Government based on General Election of 1945. Lord
Wavell, the British Viceroy to India, suggested that one of the major portfolios must go to the Muslim
League. Lord Wavell and the Indian National Congress, mutually agreed that the Home Ministry
may be given to the League; Sardar Patel opposed vehemently. Rafi Ahmad Kidwae, another
Congress member, proposed an alternative, suggesting that the Finance Ministry would be
appropriate; his proposal was unanimously accepted by all with the exception of Maulana Abul
Kalam Azad. This decision was not made in a congenial spirit rather with a partisan motive: Finance
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was a technical subject and it was assumed that none in the Muslim League had the professional
expertise to deliver in that role, and ultimately the portfolio would return to the Congress. Liaquat
Ali Khan, despite some early reservations, accepted the role and resiliently performed the job. Later,
Congress regretted this decision, because Liaquat Ali Khan vetoed any measures that were anti-
League. This was the first time, that the political leadership of sub-continent was on the same page
with respect to the key issue of the Interim Government, but the hypocritical nature of Congressmen
left the Muslims of the sub-continent in no-man’s land. The ploy proved to be a blessing in disguise
for the League, for it strengthened the belief in the need for a separate homeland for the Muslims of
the subcontinent. It is this distrust that forms the basis of the cleavage between the two nations, and
unless the political leadership of both countries can effectively diffuse these emotions, there will
never be peace.

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Send your writings to
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The Upcoming Events:

§ Trip to National Assembly of Pakistan

FPSS is planning a visit to the National Assembly in
February 2017. Interested students may register by
sending a message to facebook.com/fpss2004

§ Academic Essay and Poetry Competition

The competition is now in order. Send your entries
regarding any political issue/idea by 30th January 2017.
Winner, and Runner-ups, will be awarded a surprise, a
certificate and chance of publication in the next issue of
the Political Science newsletter. So, get those pens
scribbling! Send your Academic Essays and Poems to fpssnewsletter@gmail.com. The style
of referencing should be APA. For further information, contact: 0304-4837027

§ Distinguished Guest Lecture Series

Throughout this academic year, we intend to bring you a number of engaging lectures by
eminent scholars on matters of significant political consequence. Stay tuned!

§ Focus Group Discussion Series

Register at: fpssnewsletter@gmail.com.
-Slots are limited.
-After registration a Reading will be sent which a participant should prepare before coming
to the discussion.
-Coordinators: Mr. Muqarab Wattoo and Ms. Laiba Malik.

§ 2nd Focus Group Discussion: In Winter: “New Security Challenges for

Pakistan”
-Possible Convener: Dr. Noel Khokhar

§ 3rd Focus Group Discussion: In Spring: “Understanding Federalism”

-Convener: Dr. Muhammad Younis
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Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2016

Dear Class of 2016, Congratulations! Four years

ago, this finish line may have seemed quite
distant but now you have reached the ultimate
goal. Behold: It wasn't the 'distant' future, and
now you probably find that it definitely wasn't the
summit of all summits! While we recall the fond
memories that you have left behind, you must
embark on new challenges and explore novel paths.
Remember, as you move forward, the people of your country and the, steering
wheel of Pakistan's ship will soon be in your hands. In fact, it already is a
farsighted vision, fundamental integrity, and unqualified hard work -tenants that
you ought to embody. While you are at it, do not forget your family, your
teachers, your friends and all the acquaintances you
made-they all contributed in one way or the other in
conveying you to your present. We will miss your
laughter and cherish the moments you shared within
this beautiful campus. Once again, we congratulate you
on the successful completion of the most pivotal stages
of your life. By love, serve one another!
The Award Holders:
Sajid Anwar khan (cum laude)
Hamayoon Khan (magna cum laude)
Muhammad Basharat (cum laude)
Hassan Zahid (magna cum laude)
Aaleen Mehboob (magna cum laude)
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Academic Calendar 2017

Monday, 02 January 2017 Winter Classes Begin

Tuesday, 03 January 2017 Winter Add/Drop Closes

Saturday, 14th January, 2017 Spring Registration Opens Online

Monday, 30th January, 2017 Spring Classes Begin

Tuesday, 07th February 2017 Spring Undergraduate Add/Drop Closes at 9am. Spring Graduate
Registrations open for all MPhil, Masters, PhDs and Executive
Programs.

Saturday, 11-12th February 2017 Competency Exams

Tuesday, 07-14th March 2017 Summer Registration Begins

Tuesday, 18-25th April 2017 Fall Registration Begins

Monday, 01-12th May 2017 Faculty Evaluation for Spring 2017

Monday, May 15-26, 2017 Final Exams

Friday, 09-20 June 2017 Graduate Program Registrations

Wednesday, 05 July 2017 Last Day to Withdraw from Summer

17-20th July 2017 Final Exams

Friday,28th July 2017 Last Date for Payment for Fee Fall 2017

Monday, 07 August 2017 Zero Semester for Freshman Starts

Monday, 21st August 2017 Fall/Add Drop Starts

Monday, 28th August 2017 Fall Classes Begin

Friday, 03 November 2017 Last Day to Withdraw from the Fall Semester

Friday, 06-10th November 2017 Winter Registration Opens

Tuesday, 14-21st November 2017 Spring Registration Opens Online

Wednesday, 22nd November- 4th December 2017 Online Faculty Evaluations Begin for Fall

Monday, 04-15th December 2017 Final Exams Fall

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Credits: The Newsletter Team

Supervision and Design: Sumeera Hassan
Graphics and Content: Rizwan and Behroze Ali
Photography: Rizwan Ahmad
Information: Kainat and Aamen
President: Muqarab Hussain Wattoo

Message from the Supervisor:

"I would like to thank the Newsletter team, Muqarab, Behroze, Kainat, Aaimen
and especially Rizwan- for their outstanding contribution and I hope this precedent
shall be followed. Our young people have tremendous potential and I am confident If
given the platform they will shine bright". I also thank Dr. Younis for trusting me with
this responsibility. Sumeera Hassan, 2016