Miss. Ayesha Alam
Designation : Head Of Department.
Email Address : ayeshaalam@hu.edu.pk
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HOD Message
It is an honor to serve “Hazara University” as “Head of Department” of Pakistan Studies Department. The department is determined to provide teaching excellence thus producing quality scholars. Knowledge and idea sharing whether academic or co-circular are always appreciated and encouraged in the department. The highly educated teaching faculty ensures higher level of teachings and maintain a comfortable environment for a pupil to study with zeal and zest. Over the years the department has come up with remarkable scholars, who are shining in respective professional fields across Pakistan. Come, join and witness the brilliance in the programs of Pakistan Studies offered by “Pakistan Studies Department Hazara University”.
Introduction
Subject of Pakistan Studies was introduced in Pakistan at a time of national crisis. The separation of East Pakistan in 1971 led the ruling elites and scholars to the conclusion that there was an urgent need to study Pakistani society in a manner that would contribute to promotion of patriotism, national cohesion, strength and development. The first outcome of such thinking was the establishment, in 1973, of a Department of Pakistan Studies at the country’s premier university, the University of Islamabad (now Quaid-i-Azam University). In 1976, National Assembly of Pakistan passed Pakistan Study Centers Act for in-depth study and research on Pakistan. Consequently, Pakistan Study Centers were established in different provincial universities and National Institute of Pakistan Studies at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. Presently Pakistan Studies departments are functioning in various universities of Pakistan. Department of Pakistan Studies Hazara University started to function in the year 2012. Pakistan Studies is interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary subject in which different subjects of Social Sciences. The main purpose of program is to provide an in-depth understanding of Pakistan through teaching and research about state and society of the country. The Programme therefore offers courses consisting of history, ideology, politics, education, geography, economics, foreign relations, society, culture, languages and literature, customs, attitudes and motivation, of the ...
Vision
To be the worthiest and trustworthy study center of Pakistan in the field of Pakistan Studies....
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