Pak.Studies

THE ENVIRONMENT OF PAKISTAN

1. Pakistan: The Natural Topography
2. Climate of Pakistan
3. Development of Water Resources
4. Forests
5. Mineral Resources
6. Fishing Industry
7. Agriculture
8. Power Resources
9. Secondary and Tertiary Industries
10. Trade
11. Transport and Communications
12. Population in Pakistan

• Glossary

THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF PAKISTAN

Cultural and Political Background to the Pakistan Movement

1. What were the causes and consequences of the decline of the Mughal Empire?
2. How successful were the religious thinkers in spreading Islam in the subcontinent during the 18th & 19th centuries?
3. What were the causes and consequences of the War of Independence 1857 - 1858 ?
4. How important was the work of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in the development of the Pakistan Movement in the 19th century ?
5. To what extent have Urdu and regional  languages contributed to the cultural development of Pakistan?

• Guideline

The Emergence of Pakistan 1906 - 1947

1. How far did the Pakistan Movement develop during the early 20th century?
2. How successful was the Khilafat Movement in advancing the cause of the Pakistan Movement?
3. How successful was the Pakistan Movement in the years 1927 to 1939?
4. How important were attempts to find a solution to the problem facing the subcontinent in the years 1940  to 1947?
5. How important were the contributions of Jinnah, Allama Iqbal and Rehmat Ali to the success of the Pakistan Movement?

• Guidline

Nationhood 1947 - 1999

1. How Successful was the establishment of an independent nation between 1947 - 1948
2. How far did Pakistan achieve stability following the death of Jinnah?
3. Why did East Pakistan seek and then form the independent state of Bangladesh?
4. How successful was Pakistan in the 20 years following the 'Decade of Progress' ?
5. How effective were Pakistan's government in the final decade of the 20th century?
6. how important has Pakistan's role been in international affairs since 1947?

• Guideline