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Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan - (ICP-601) (MIT) (HND): Course Content

The Ideology of Pakistan, as outlined in its Constitution, is rooted in Islam and the Two-Nation Theory, which posits that the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent constitute a separate nation. The Constitution envisions Pakistan as an Islamic, democratic,

Course Outline

Introduction to the Ideology of Pakistan:

  •  Definition and significance of ideology.
  •  Historical context of the creation of Pakistan (with emphasis on socio-political, religious, and cultural dynamics of British India between 1857 till 1947).
  •  Contributions of founding fathers of Pakistan in the freedom movement including but not limited to Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, etc.
  •  Contributions of women and students in the freedom movement for a separate homeland for Muslims of British India.

Two-Nation Theory:

  •  Evolution of the Two-Nation Theory (Urdu-Hindi controversy, Partition of Bengal, Simla Deputation 1906, Allama Iqbal's Presidential Address 1930, Congress Ministries 1937, Lahore Resolution 1940).
  •  Role of communalism and religious differences.

Introduction to the Constitution of Pakistan:

  •  Definition and importance of a constitution.
  •  Ideological factors that shaped the Constitution(s) of Pakistan (Objectives Resolution 1949).
  •  Overview of constitutional developments in Pakistan.
  • Constitution and State Structure:
  •  Structure of Government (executive, legislature, and judiciary).
  •  Distribution of powers between federal and provincial governments.
  •  18th Amendment and its impact on federalism.

Fundamental Rights, Principles of Policy and Responsibilities:

  •  Overview of fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens by the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 (Articles 8-28).
  •  Overview of Principles of Policy (Articles 29-40).
  •  Responsibilities of the Pakistani citizens (Article 5).

Constitutional Amendments:

  •  Procedures for amending the Constitution.
  •  Notable constitutional amendments and their implications.

Course Objectives

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES : 

 By the end of this course,

students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of the basis of the ideology of Pakistan with special reference to the contributions of the founding fathers of Pakistan.

2. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge about the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 and its evolution with special reference to state structure.

3. Explain the guiding principles on rights and responsibilities of Pakistani citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.