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
Lecture 10
Lecture 11
Lecture 12
Lecture 13

History of Pakistan III (1526- 1800AD)

Evolution of Muslim Nationalism in India
Emergence of Pakistan Movement
Pakistan Movement Historical events
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
Lecture 18
Lecture 19
Lecture 20
Lecture 21
Lecture 22

Constitutional Developments in Pakistan I.

Constitution of 1956
Constitution 1962, 1973.
Neighboring Countries China & Iran
Neighboring Countries India & Afghanistan
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
Lecture 26
Lecture 27
Lecture 28
Lecture 29
Lecture 30
Lecture 31
Lecture 32

Pakistan and the Muslim world II

Pakistans Foreign policy I
Pakistans Foreign policy II
Current Issues and problems of Pakistan I
Current Issues and problems of Pakistan II
Economy of Pakistan
Industrial sector: Problems & Solutions
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

6TO 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

India
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BALANCED
After War of 1857 the British government had
ECONOMIC
SYSTEM
banned Muslim
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

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