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