The separation of East Pakistan took place in 1971 after two decades of independence. I have already discussed reasons for the disintegration of Pakistan i.e. unfairness in the representation at the center, unfair distribution of wealth, denial of due participation in the administration, exclusion of East Pakistanis in armed forces. In this article, I will…
This article discusses Ayub Khan’s reforms that he introduced during his 10 years long rule in Pakistan. Background Ayub Khan came to power as a result of the abrogation of the 1956 constitution on 7th October 1958. President Iskandar had invited General Ayub Khan, the army chief, to take charge after he abrogated 1956 constitution….
Different factors influence and shape the relations of a country with other states. Such factors are called determinants of foreign policy. They include both internal considerations as well as the policies of other nations and non-state actors in the international political system. I have already discussed what is foreign policy and its importance. In this…
In this article, the term ‘Foreign Policy’ is defined and its importance discussed. The article also discusses the principles of Pakistan’s foreign policy. What is foreign policy? The term ‘foreign policy’ refers to guidelines set by a state to interact with other states and international organizations with a view to safeguard and promote its national…
This post talks about the obstacles in the way of good governance in Pakistan. For that lets, start from the speech of Mr. Jinnah that he made to the first constituent assembly of Pakistan. Jinnah wanted to see Pakistan as a truly democratic nation where fundamental rights and civil liberties were protected. In his speech…
This article addresses the question, ‘what is good governance?’. It also attempts to address another related question, ‘What are factors that help measure good governance?’ What does the term ‘governance’ refer to? Governance refers to the way or the manner in which a government governs or administers a state. Governance can be good or bad….
Following are Pakistan Studies worksheets developed with a view to providing an opportunity for Grade 9 students of Aga Khan University Education Board (AKU-EB) to practice and self-assess their learning related to Land, Climate, and Environment. The worksheets will also be helpful for teachers who engage students in group activities as part of collaborative learning….
Following worksheets of Pakistan Studies developed with a view to helping students practice and self-assess their learning about the population of Pakistan. You can share your work with us via email. We will keep your responses private and share our feedback on your email address. Task-1 Match the main terms related to the human population…
This post discusses the different modes of transport in Pakistan. Before discussing the modes of transport, it’s important for students to know the evolution and meaning of the term ‘transport. Background In primitive societies, humans moved and carried things from one place to another without use of any transport. With time, man domesticated animals and…
In this article, the concept of ‘trading partners’ will be unpacked. Moreover, Pakistan’s position in the international market and the issue of trade deficit faced over the years will be briefly discussed. The main focus will be on trading partners and exports imports Pakistan does with them. The concept of trading partners Trading partners are…