Academic Programs

The Department of Pakistan Studies came into existence as a result of bifurcation of the Department of History and Pakistan Studies on June 4, 1998. The Department of History and Pakistan Studies was established in 1976. Initially a diploma course in Pakistan Studies was introduced which was upgraded to a full-fledged M.A. Program in 1987.

The subject of Pakistan Studies is interdisciplinary that encompasses various aspects of Pakistan’s history and culture. The main purpose of Pakistan Studies is to provide an in-depth understanding of Pakistan. BS Pakistan Studies is a degree program based on semester system. This program offers courses in History, Geography, Economics, Politics, Foreign Relations, Sociology and Literature of Pakistan. The Department of Pakistan Studies offers teaching and research facilities for BS, M.A., M. Phil. and Ph.D. in Pakistan Studies.