Pakistan Study Centre

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Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Javed Akhtar
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Official Email Address: officepakstudy@bzu.edu.pk
Departmental Student Advisor: Ahmad Sabat
Departmental Examination Incharge: Prof. Dr. Lubna

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Faculty

Prof. Dr. Javed Akhtar Salyana	Professor
Prof. Dr. Lubna Kanwal	Professor
Dr. Ahmad Sabat	Assistant Professor

Introduction

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.

Programs Offered

The following programs are being offered:

BS (4-Year) Pakistan Studies (Morning/Evening	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: F.A./F.Sc. for BS Pakistan Studies Merit Determination: The merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by the University. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of BS (4-Year) Pakistan Studies (Morning/Evening Program
BS (5th Smester) Pakistan Studies (Morning)	BS (5th Semester) Program
Eligibility: B.A./B.Sc./ADA/ADS Pakistan Merit Determination: The merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by the University. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of BS (5th Smester) Pakistan Studies (Morning) Program
M.Phil. Pakistan Studies (Evening/Weekend)	Graduate (MS) Program
Eligibility: M.A./BS Merit Determination: The merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by the University.
Ph.D. Pakistan Studies	Graduate (PhD) Program
Eligibility: According to the University policy. Merit Determination: According to the University policy.
ADA 2 years in Pakistan Studies	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: The candidate must have 40% marks in FA/F.SC or equivalent examination. The age of the candidate is not more than 26 years at the time of admission. Merit Determination: As per the University policy. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of ADA 2 years in Pakistan Studies Program
BS 4 years Computational Social Science (CSS)	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: The candidate must have 40% marks in FA/F.SC or equivalent examination. The age of the candidate is not more than 26 years at the time of admission. Merit Determination: As per university policy. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of BS 4 years Computational Social Science (CSS) Program
M. Phil Pakistan Studies (Course Track)	Graduate (MS) Program
Merit Determination: