The Department of Pakistan Studies came into existence as a result of
bifurcation of the Department of History and Pakistan Studies on 04
June 1998. The Department of History and Pakistan Studies was
established in 1976. Initially a diploma course in Pakistan Studies was
introduced which was up-graded into a full-fledge M.A. Programme in
1987.
The subject of Pakistan Studies is interdisciplinary and encompasses
various aspects of Pakistan’s history and culture. The main purpose
of M.A. in Pakistan Studies is to provide an in-depth understanding
of Pakistan. The Programme therefore offers courses consisting of
History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Foreign Relations,
Sociology and Literature of Pakistan. The Department offers teaching
and research facilities for M.A. and Ph.D. Scholars. A regular M. Phil.
and a Ph.D Programme have been started in the department. The
Department of Pakistan Studies has taken initiative to start M.A.
Gender Studies (eveing program). Information regarding these
programmes can be obtained from the office.