Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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The course will deal with the political background of Pakistan in its historical perspectives throwing lights on the country’s national movement process and the formation of the new nation in the Subcontinent. It will also examine the political dynamics and institutions of Pakistan with a developmental approach of its political system.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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During the course among other things, students will:
- Learn the process of the foundation of Pakistan
- Examine the struggle for the freedom movement
- Understand the ideological, socio-political and economic foundations of the country
- Develop knowledge of foundations of Pakistan and its political institutional framework and functional performance
- Learn about the ups and downs Pakistan has passed through in her search of democracy.
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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1
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People in India (A Historical Perspective)
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Week 02
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4
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Ideological Foundations
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Week 03
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5
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Making of Pakistan: Movement for freedom
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Quiz No.01
Week 04
Assignment No.01
Week 05
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9
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Constitutional Movement
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Quiz No.02
Week 06
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11
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Shah Waliullah, Shah Abdul Aziz, Sayyied Ahmad Shaheed
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12
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Sir Aga Khan III, Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar (Khilafat Movement)
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Week 07
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13
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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Aligarh Movement
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14
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Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Week 08
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15
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Lahore Resolution, 1940 and Aftermath
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Mid Term
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16
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Foundation of National State of Pakistan
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Week 09
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17
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Infant Nation (Crisis and Survival)
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18
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The First Republic, 1956
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GDB
Week 10
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19
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The First Military Regime and the Second Republic 1958-69
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20
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The Second Military Regime and After (1969-1971)
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Quiz No.03
Week 11
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21
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Secession of East Pakistan, Formation of Bangladesh
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Week 12
Assignment No.02
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23
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The Third Republic: The Constitution of 1973
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Week 13
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24
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Socio-Political and Economic Change under Z.A. Bhutto
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25
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The Third Military Regime, 1977
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Quiz No.04
Week 14
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26
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Islamization in Pakistan
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27
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Advent of Benazir Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif for two Years each from 1989-99
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