Introduction:

The primary focus of this course is to provide the understanding of the place of Pakistan in today’s global world. This course is designed to look into current issues while journeying through the different phases of Pakistan history is the burden of history effects the present as well as the future; in this course the students will be acquainted with different phases of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy and her relationship with neighbors, Muslim world as well as major power since 1947 so that students can better understand the Pakistan foreign policy within a specific historical context.

Learning Outcomes:

On the completion of the course, students will be able to understand the major phases of Pakistan's foreign policy, its relations with major poweres, neighbouring countries and the Muslim World.

Recommended Books

1. Abdul Sattar. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy 1947-2016: A Concise History. Oxford University Press Karachi 2018.
2. Shahid M. Amin. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Reappraisal. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 2018.

Suggested Books

1. Khursheed Mehmood Kasuri. Neither Hawks Nor Doves. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 2018.
2. Dennis Kux. The United States and Pakistan 1947-2000: Disenchanted Allies. Karachi, Oxford University Press, 2001.

Evaluation

The Course will require participation of students in class discussions and in question answer sessions.

Class Participation                   = 5 marks

Assignment+ Presentation       = 15 marks

Mid Term Examination            = 30 marks

Final Examination                    =50 marks

Class Timings: 

Monday, Tuesday: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM 

Important Dates

Commencement of classes: October, 12, 2020

Submission of Assignments: December, 24, 2020

Mid Term Examination: December, 14 to 18, 2020

Final Term Examination: February, 08 to 12, 2021