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Pakistan Affairs

Comprehensive history and current dynamics of Pakistan.

CompulsoryCode: 5100 Marks

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Syllabus Outline

I. Ideology of Pakistan

Definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim rule in the Sub-Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements for reforms.

II. Land and people

Geography, Society, Natural resources, Agriculture, Industry and education.

III. Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus

IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan

Its Safety and Security; International Concerns

V. Regional Cooperation Organizations (SAARC,ECO,SCO)

VI. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan

VII. Economic Challenges in Pakistan

VIII. Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan: Role of Non-State Actors

IX. Pakistan’s Role in the Region

X. The Palestine Issue

XI. Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan

XII. Political Evolution Since 1971

XIII. Pakistan and US War on Terror

XIV. Foreign Policy of Pakistan Post 9/11

XV. Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan

XVI. Ethnic Issues and National Integration

XVII. Hydro Politics ; Water Issues in Domestic and Regional Context

XVIII. Pakistan’s National Interest

XIX. Challenges to Sovereignty

XX. Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects

XXI. Relations with Neighbors excluding India

XXII. Relations with India Since 1947

XXIII. The Kashmir Issue

XXIV. The war in Afghanistan since 1979

XXV. Proxy Wars: Role of External Elements

XXVI. Economic Conditions and Survey

XXVII. Constitutional and Legal Debates

XXVIII. Prevailing Social Problems