PAKISTAN STUDIES

PRESENTER: AQEELA ASIF Assistant Professor

Introduction

Aqeela Asif

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

Pakistan’s 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 Pakistan’s

political system

cont.

To aware the students with the meaning and significance of Pakistan’s 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 Pakistan’s ideology and introduction of Pakistan’s historical background.

Text Book: Pakistan Studies by M. Ikram RabbaniCourse outline

Tentative List of Lectures Lecture 1 Intro. to Pakistan Studies

Ideology of Pakistan Lecture 2 Muslim NationalismLecture 3 Aims and objectives of the establishment of

PakistanLecture 4 Land and the People of Pakistan ILecture 5 Land and the People of Pakistan IILecture 6 Land and the People of Pakistan IIILecture 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 IndiaLecture 11 Emergence of Pakistan Movement Lecture 12 Pakistan Movement – Historical eventsLecture 13 Creation of Pakistan and Role of Muslim

LeadershipLecture 14 Establishment of Pakistan I from 1947-77Lecture 15 Establishment of Pakistan I from 1978-

2008Lecture 16 Different ruler from 1947-2008

CONT.Lecture 17 Constitutional Developments in Pakistan I. Lecture 18 Constitution of 1956Lecture 19 Constitution 1962, 1973.Lecture 20 Neighboring Countries China & IranLecture 21 Neighboring Countries India & AfghanistanLecture 22 Pakistan’s Role in Regional & Inter.

Organizations I: UNO, OIC, NAMLecture 23 Pakistan’s Role in Regional & Inter.

Organizations II: SAARC, ECOLecture 24 Pakistan and the Muslim world I

CONT.

Lecture 25 Pakistan and the Muslim world II

Lecture 26 Pakistan’s Foreign policy I

Lecture 27 Pakistan’s 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 PAKISTAN’S 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

6-TO GET RID OF THE HINDU MAJORITY

Muslims came to India as conqueror 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

7- ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BALANCED ECONOMIC SYSTEM

In Commerce and trade Hinds were dominated in India

After War of 1857 the British government had 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