A lecture presentation on Introduction to Pak Studies

1. Dr Tauqeer Hussain Sargana
BS (A&F)

2. Introduction
 PAKISTAN Studies is a subject that aims at enhancing
students' knowledge about history, culture and
geography of Pakistan and to inculcate patriotism in
the hearts of students so that they may become a good
citizen.

3. It is a Compulsory Course
 Although, Pakistan Studies is a compulsory subject
from Class IX up to the university level, it is an
astonishing fact that many of the students are unaware
of important historical figures and events.
 Even if they know some, it's just the names of some of
the famous personalities and not the details about
their achievements, life and causes of success or
downfall.

4. Why the Subject is considered
Boring?
 Pakistan Studies need Innovation and Change in Content.
 The books on Pakistan Studies of different levels cover the
topics which are repeated in all of them.
 There is no need to teach about those selected topics at
each level. Instead the need is to include more topics,
which could be informative, as well as beneficial, for the
students.

5. So, what type of Contents, I would
like to share with you?
 Besides history, there would be topics of current issues
and problems which our country is currently facing.
 Human rights and its importance would be taught to
eradicate social evils and problems which our country
is facing.
 Moreover, the contents I will present would not mould
students to become narrow-minded and parochial.
Aims will be to open the discourse to accept past follies
and learn to rectify the mistakes.

6. What will be the benefits in changing the
typical contents of Pakistan Studies?
 This would create enlightenment in you and encourage
you to get what your ancestors did not achieve.
 It is highly important that textbooks are free from
indoctrination and any kind of bias or stereotyping
and should give actual facts and figures.
 This does not mean that textbooks should only contain
facts and figures, rather they should be presented in
an interesting way so that students enjoy learning and
reading books.

7. Overall Objective of the Course
 The overall objective of the course is to create and
develop interest towards the subject and help widen
student outlooks and open new vistas of knowledge.
 There will be a variety of questions, as well as
activities, for students so that you can learn with fun.

8. Discussion Points During the Lecture
During the discussion following areas of interests were highlighted by the
students that will be either delivered through online lectures or
through assignments/presentations:
1. History of Independence
2. Ideology/Story of Pakistan
3. Culture of Pakistan
4. Political System of Pakistan
5. Pre & Post Partition Situation of Muslims
6. Real Purpose of Pakistan
7. Muslim Leadership and their Struggle for Independence
8. Foreign Policy of Pakistan
9. Pakistan Military, its History and Contribution in National Defense
10. Geostrategic and Geopolitical outlook of Pakistan
11. Pakistan and Issues of Integration

9. Q&A
Good Luck