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The course PST-601 at the University of Baluchistan focuses on Pakistan Studies, covering historical, ideological, and political dimensions of Pakistan from pre-partition to contemporary issues. It includes topics such as the independence movement, governance, social structures, and foreign policy challenges. Suggested readings complement the course material, providing a comprehensive understanding of Pakistan's development and current challenges.

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PST Syllabus Detail

The course PST-601 at the University of Baluchistan focuses on Pakistan Studies, covering historical, ideological, and political dimensions of Pakistan from pre-partition to contemporary issues. It includes topics such as the independence movement, governance, social structures, and foreign policy challenges. Suggested readings complement the course material, providing a comprehensive understanding of Pakistan's development and current challenges.

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University of Baluchistan Quetta

PST-601
PAKISTAN STUDIES (COMPULSORY)
Credit hours-03

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course framework is issue-oriented. It has many dimensions, the historical, Civilizational
and ideological background of Pakistan, the political and social movements’ pre partition, the
process of the governance and national development as well as the issue arising in the modern
age and posing challenges to Pakistan. The course has been designed with a vision that the
course material should provide literary and comprehensive aspects.
Course outline:
Chapter 1. Historical Perspectives.
1. Ideological rationales with special reference to Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi, Shah Waliullah
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Ali Jinnah .
2. Factors leading to Muslim separatism.
3. People and Land
4. Civilizations of Pakistan
5. Muslim Advent
6. Location, Geo-Physical & Demographical distribution.
Chapter 2. Independence Movement (1600-1947)
1. Arrival of the Europeans, objectives and strategies
2. Muslim downfall and the Mughals
3. War of Independence
4. Reformist movements of Muslims
5. Political and constitution struggle 1857-47
Chapter 3. Government & Politics in Pakistan
1. Constitution & political development 1947-57
2. Military Rule and Governance 1958-70
3. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s Regime 1972-77
4. Constitution 1973, Features, Amendments, Constitutional Institution
5. Zia and Islamization era 1977-85
6. Benazir and Sharif’s Political era 1985-2000
Chapter 4. Contemporary Pakistan
1. Economic institution, Planning, Development, Issues, Challenges.
2. Society, Social Structure, Languages and Literature.
3. Ethnicity, Ethnic Diversity & Conflicts, National Integration
4. Foreign Policy of Paksitan, Geo-political and Geo-strategic importance
5. Social problems, Poverty, Over-population, Drugs Addiction, Corruption, Nepotism
Suggested Reading:
a. Burki, Shahid Javed. State & Society in Pakistan, 1980
b. Akbar, S.Zahid. Issues in Pakistan Economy. 2000
c. Khan, Hamid, Constitutional History of Pakistan, 2000
d. Malik, Farooq, Pakistan, ideology, Governments & Politics, Karachi Publications,

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