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Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

  • Teacher
    Dr Sohail Ahmad
  • Category
    Hybrid
  • Duration
    22

Course Introduction

Course Highlight
  • Level
    BS/Master
  • Credit Hours
    2
  • Lessons
    22
  • Type
    Hybrid
About the course

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan will be offered as a hybrid course in CUI Undergraduate programs. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the rationale of the Ideology of Pakistan. It deals in detail with the salient aspects of Pakistan Movement, focusing on the vision of Quaid-e-Azam. It also familiarizes students with the core provisions of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan concerning the fundamental rights and responsibilities of Pakistani citizens. Through comprehensive analysis of historical events and leadership roles, students will develop a nuanced perspective on the complex interplay between political and military influences.

Syllabus

Course Objectives

  • Acquaint the students with the meaning and significance of the Ideology and constitution of Pakistan as a compulsory subject.
  • To develop the qualities of patriotic Pakistanis for understanding and fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.
  • To develop a sense of belongingness to their motherland and a strong faith in the basic concepts of Pakistan’s ideology and introduction of Pakistan’s historical background.
  • To create awareness about the Constitutional Developments in Pakistan.
  • To promote the knowledge of the importance of Pakistani culture and civilization.
  • To make the new generation aware of current affairs and important pillars of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

Teachings and Learning Strategies

  • Lectures provide an introduction to the ideas and learning materials. Participation from the students is encouraged.
  • Educational movies and clips will be incorporated into the module to facilitate understanding.
  • There will be ungraded quizzes within the delivery to ensure learning is achieved.

Course Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to:

  • Understand the basic issues, principles, and policies related to the Constitution, governmental structure, and political/administrative system in the country. (A1-PLO6)
  • Understand the importance of ideology, national identity, historical background, culture, civilization, and foreign policy of Pakistan in this era of globalization at national and international levels. (A1-PLO6)

Course Calendar

Lecture Topics
1 Ideology of Pakistan
2 Nationalism and Two Nation Theory
3 Historical Background of Pakistan (War of Independence)
4 Simla Deputation and All India Muslim League
5 Minto-Morley Reforms and Lucknow Pact Pakistan Movement (Historical Effects of 1909-1940)
6 Khilafat Movement, Nehru Report and Jinnah’s 14 Points
7 India Act 1935 and Lahore Resolution
8 Historical Events 1940-1947
9 Natural Resources and Culture of Pakistan
10 Dilemma of Constitution Making in Pakistan
11 Constitution of 1956 (M. Ali Bogra, BPC)
12 Constitution of 1962
14 Introduction to Pakistan’s Foreign Policy
13 Constitution of 1973
15 Factors of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy
16 Political System and Political Parties of Pakistan
17 The Problems of Political Parties in Pakistan (A)
18 The Problems of Political Parties in Pakistan (B)
19 The Problems of Political Parties in Pakistan (C)
20 Civil Military Relations in Pakistan: A Brief Survey (A)
21 Civil Military Relations in Pakistan (B)
22 Civil Military Relations in Pakistan (C)

Course Material/Videos

Available Resources

Course Readings

  1. Pakistan Studies (compulsory) for B.A & B.Sc Engineering by Ikram Rabbani, Caravan Book House, 2012.
  2. Ishatiaq Hussain Qureshi, “The Struggle For Pakistan” University of Karachi, 1974.
  3. Javid Iqbal, “Ideology of Pakistan” Sang-e-Meel Publications, 2005.
  4. M. Ikram Rabbani, “Pakistan Affairs” Caravan Book House, 2022.
  5. Shaid Javed Burki, “State & Society in Pakistan,” The Macmillan Press Ltd 1980 (reprint 1997).
  6. Khan, Makhdoom Ali. The Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973, Karachi: Pakistan Law House, 1986.
  7. Haq, Mazharul. Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973, Lahore: Bookland Publisher, 1988.

Courses Online Resources

Videos on YouTube

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