PAPER: ENGLISH ESSAY (100 MARKS)

Candidates will be required to write one or more Essay in English. A wide choice of topics will be
given.

Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a selected topic.
Candidate’s articulation, expression and technical treatment of the style of English Essay writing will be
examined.

PAPER: ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) (100 MARKS)

The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to Test the candidate’s
abilities to handle Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structuring, Translation,
Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.

I. Precis Writing (20 marks)

A careful selected passage with an orientation of generic understanding and enough flexibility for
compression shall be given for précising and suggesting an appropriate title. Out of the total 20
marks allocated to this question, 15 shall go to précising the text and 5 to suggesting the title.

II. Reading Comprehension (20 marks)

A carefully selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline- specific shall
be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 4 marks.

III. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)

Correct usage of Tense, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs, Synonyms
and Antonyms etc.

IV. Sentence Correction (10 marks)

The sentences shall be given each having a clear structural flaw in terms of grammar or punctuation.
The candidates shall be asked to rewrite them with really needed correction only, without making
unnecessary alterations. No two or more sentences should have exactly the same problem, and 2-3
sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation marks.

V. Grouping of Words (10 marks)

A random list of twenty words of moderate standard (neither very easy nor utterly unfamiliar) shall
be given, to be grouped by the candidates in pairs of those having similar or opposite meaning, as
may be clearly directed in the question.

VI. Pairs of Words (10 marks)

Ten pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with different meanings, generally confused in
communication, for bringing out the difference in meaning of any five of them by first explaining them in
 parenthesis and then using them in sentences.
VII. Translation (10 marks)

Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition, significant terms and
figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, to be accurately translated into English.

SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge

University Press).

2. Practical English Usage M.Swan (Oxford University Press).

3. The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The
Little, Brown & Co; Harper Collins.)

4. A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS;

Longmans)

5. Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association.

6. Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)

PAPER: GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY (100 MARKS)

Part-I (General Science) 60 Marks

I. Physical Sciences
 Constituents and Structure:-Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun, Earth,
Astronomical System of Units.
 Process of Nature: - Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather Variables
(Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and Weather Variations.
 Natural Hazards and Disasters: - Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Floods,
Avalanche, Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone and Tornadoes),
Drought, Wildfire, Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management.
 Energy Resources: - Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar Energy, Wind
Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable use.
 Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.
 Modern Materials/Chemicals: - Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics, Vaccines,
Fertilizers, Pesticides.

II. Biological Sciences

 The Basis of Life: - Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as
Nucleus, Mitochondria and Ribosomes).
 Biomolecules: - Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Enzymes.
 Plant and Animal Kingdom: - A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to
pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature.
 A Brief Account of Human Physiology.
 Common Diseases and Epidemics: - Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue their
 Causes and Prevention.
 New Model Concept of Producing BIO Fuel Method

III. Environmental Science

 Environment: - The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), Hydrosphere (Water
Cycle, Major Water Compartments), Biosphere (Major Biomes) and Lithosphere (Minerals and
Rocks, Rock Types, Plate Tectonics).
 Atmospheric Pollution: - Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air pollutants (COx,
Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone, Volatile Organic Compounds, Dioxins).
Regional and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain, Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and
Global Warming). International agreements on air pollution control (Montreal Protocol and Kyoto
Protocol).
 Water Pollution:- Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants (Synthetic
Organic Chemicals, Oxygen Demanding Wastes, Plant Nutrients, Thermal Pollution, Infectious
Agents, Sediments, Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and Acids). Drinking water quality and standards.
 Land Pollution: - Solid waste management and disposal.
  Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science.
 Population Planning.

IV. Food Science

 Concept of Balance Diet: - Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil,
Minerals, Fiber.
 Quality of Food:- Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality of
Packed and Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants
 Food Deterioration and its Control: - Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration, Food
Preservation.

V. Information Technology
 Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data storage,
Networking & Internet Standards, Application and business Software, Social Media Websites.
Information Systems. Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
 Telecommunications: - Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite, Surveillance and
GPS and Fiber Optic etc.

Part-II (General Ability) 40 Marks

VI. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning

 Basic Mathematical Skills.
 Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a
quantitative setting.
 Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage, Angles,
Triangles, Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers
 Random Sampling
VII. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability
 Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based
on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion
 Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both complex and
uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that are sensible based on
available information, including demonstration of the ability to apply logical thinking to gathering
and analyzing information.
VIII. Mental Abilities
 Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal, mechanical,
numerical and social ability.
 SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Authors

1. Asimov's New Guide to Science 1993 Isaac Asimov
2. Science Restated: Physics and Chemistry for Harold Gomes Cassidy
the Non-Scientist 1970
3. Eminent Muslim Scientists 1991 S. Fakhre Alam Naqvi
4. Exploring Life Science 1975 Walter A. Thurber, Robert
E. Kilburn, Peter S. Howell
5. Exploring Physical Science 1977 Walter A. Thurber, Robert
E. Kilburn, Peter S. Howell
6. Principles of Animal Biology 2011 Lancelot Hogben
7. The Impact of Science on Society 2005 Isaac Asimov, A. S. a. N.
A. S. a.
8. Fundamentals of Forensic Science 2010 Max M. Houck, Jay A.
Siegal
9. Forensic Science Fundamentals & Anthony J. Bertino
Investigation 2008
10. Physical Geography 2013 Harm J. de Blij, Peter O. Muller,
James E. Burt, Joseph A.
Mason
11. Physical Geography-Science and Systems of the Alan H. Strahler, Arthur N.
Human Environment 2009 Strallar.
12. Introduction to Information Technology 2005 I. T. L. Education Solutions
Limited, Itl.
13. Management Information Systems 2014 Ken Sousa, Effy Oz
14. Fundamentals of Telecommunications 2005 Roger L. Freeman
15. Basics of Environmental Science 2002 Michael Allaby
16. Food Science 1998 Norman N. Potter, Joseph
H. Hotchkiss
17. Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions. 5th Michael L. McKinney,
ed. 2013 Robert Schoch and Logan
Yonavjak
18. Environmental Science: A Global Concern 2012 William P. Cunningham,
Barbara Woodworth Saigo
Books for Logical Reasoning
19. Logical Reasoning Rob P. Nederpelt, Farouz
D. Kamareddine
20. Elements of Logical Reasoning Jan Von Plato
21. Reasoning Builder for Admission and Standardized Staff of Research Education
Test
22. Test of Reasoning Thorpe
23. Mental Ability Dr. Lal & Jain
24. The Brain Book: Know Your Own Mind and How to Edgar Thorpe
Use it
PAPER: CURRENT AFFAIRS (100 MARKS)

Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of history, politics and International
Affairs, as deemed necessary to interpret current affairs.

I. Pakistan's Domestic Affairs (20 marks)

 Political
 Economic
 Social
II. Pakistan's External Affairs (40 marks)
 Pakistan’s relations with its Neighbors (India, China, Afghanistan, Russia)
 Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim World (Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey)
 Pakistan’s relations with the United States
 Pakistan’s relations with Regional and International Organizations (UN, SAARC, ECO,
OIC, WTO, GCC)
III. Global Issues (40 marks)
 International Security
 International Political Economy
 Human Rights
 Environment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord
 Population: world population trends, world population policies
 Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
 Global Energy Politics
 Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Security
 Nuclear Politics in South Asia
 International Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package)
 Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans.
 Millennium Development Goals, Current Status
 Globalization
 Middle East Crisis
 Kashmir Issue
 Palestine Issue
 SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Pakistan Foreign Policy 1947-2005: A Abdul Sattar

Concise History, 2011

2. Issue in Pakistan’s Economy, 2010 Akbar S. Zaidi

3. Pakistan: A Hard Country, 2012 Anatol Lieven
4. Government & Politics in South Asia, 6th ed., 2009 Baxter, Malik, Kennedy &
Oberst,

5. Introduction to International Political David Balaam & Bradford

Economy, 2010 Dillman

6. International Organization (Second Edition) 2012 Volker Rittberger, Bernhard

Zangl and Andress Kruck

7. The Age of Deception: Nuclear Diplomacy in Mohamed Elbaradei

Treacherous Times (2011)

8. International Relations, 2012 Joshua Goldstein

9. World Politics: Trends & Transformation, 2014- Kegley & Blanton
2015

10. Pakistan Beyond the Crisis, 2011 Maleeha Lodhi

11. Globalization in Question, 2009 Paul Hirst
12. International Political Economy: Interests & Thomas Oatley
Institutions in the Global Economy, 2010

13. Politics and Change in the Middle East, 10th Ed., Andersen, Seibert, and
Pearson, 2012 Wagner

14. Eating Grass: The Making of the Pakistani Feroz Khan

Bomb, (2012)

15. Pakistan and World Affairs Shamshad Ahmad

(Edition-2015)
16. World Times Magazine …
PAPER: PAKISTAN AFFAIRS (100 MARKS)

I. Ideology of Pakistan definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim rule in

the Sub-Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements for reforms-- Shaikh
Ahmad Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Sayyid Ahmad Shaheed, Aligarh, Deoband, Nadwah,
and other educational institutions Sindh
Madrassah and Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of Pakistan in the light of Speeches and
statements of Allama Iqbal and Quaid- i Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
II. Land and people of Pakistan------- Geography, Society, Natural resources, Agriculture, Industry
and education with reference to characteristics, trends and problems.
III. Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus
IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan, its Safety and Security; International Concerns
V. Regional Cooperation Organizations (SAARC,ECO,SCO) and the Role of Pakistan
VI. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan
VII. Economic Challenges in Pakistan
VIII. Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan: Role of Non-State Actors
IX. Pakistan’s Role in the Region
X. The Palestine Issue
XI. Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan: Challenges to National Security of
Pakistan
XII. Political Evolution Since 1971
XIII. Pakistan and US War on Terror
XIV. Foreign Policy of Pakistan Post 9/11
XV. Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan
XVI. Ethnic Issues and National Integration
XVII. Hydro Politics ; Water Issues in Domestic and Regional Context
XVIII. Pakistan’s National Interest
XIX. Challenges to Sovereignty
XX. Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects
XXI. Pakistan’s Relations with Neighbors excluding India
XXII. Pakistan and India Relations Since 1947
XXIII. The Kashmir Issue
XXIV. The war in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on, and challenges to Pakistan in the Post
2014 era.
XXV. Proxy Wars: Role of External Elements
XXVI. Economic Conditions of Pakistan, the Most Recent Economic Survey, the Previous and Current
Budgets, and the Problems and Performance of Major Sectors of Economy.
XXVII. The Recent Constitutional and Legal Debates, the Latest Constitutional Amendments and
Important Legislations, Legal Cases and the Role of Higher Courts.
XXVIII. The Prevailing Social Problems of Pakistan and the Strategies to Deal with Them, Poverty,
Education, Health and Sanitation.

SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Federalism and Ethnic Conflict Adeney, Katharine. , New York: Palgrave
Regulation in India and Pakistan. Macmillan, 2007.
2. Labor, Democratization and Development in Candland, Christopher,
India and Pakistan. New York: Routledge, 2007.
3. Perception, Politics and Security in South Chari, P.R. at al, New York: Routledge, 2003.
Asia: The Compound Crisis in
1990.
4. The Future of Pakistan. Cohen Stephen P. et al. Washington:
Brookings Institute Press, 2011.
5. Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Militant Hussian, Zahid. New York: I.B.Tauris, 2007.
Islam.
6. Modern South Asia: History, Culture, Jalal, Aisha and Bose, Sugata.
Political Economy. New York: Routledge, 1998.
7. Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Jalal, Aisha, Cambridge: Cambridge University
Asia. Press, 1995.
8. Conflict Between India and Pakistan: an Lyon, Peter. California: ABC-CLIO,
Encyclopedia. 2008.
9. Back to Pakistan: A Fifty Year Journey. Mass, Leslie Noyes. Plymouth: Rowman &
Littlefield Publishers, 2011.
10. Judging the State: Courts and Constitutional Newberg, Paula R. Cambridge: Cambridge
Politics in Pakistan. University Press, 1995.
11. Pakistan: Manifest Destiny. Qureshi, Atiff. London: Epic Press, 2009.
12. Pakistan, America, and the Future of Global Riedel, Bruce. Deadly Embrace: Washington:
Jihad. Brookings Institute Press,
2011.
13. Kashmir in Conflict: India, Pakistan and the Schofield, Victoria.
Unending War. New York: I.B.Tauria, 2003.
14. Islamic Law and the Law of Armed Conflict: Shah, Niaz A. New York: Routledge, 2011.
The Armed Conflict in
Pakistan.
15. Making Sense of Pakistan. Shaikh, Farzana. New York: Colombia
University Press, 2009.
16. A Brief History of Pakistan. Wynbrandt, James.
New York: Infobase Publishing, 2009.
17. Powering Pakistan: Meetings Pakistan Energy Robert M. Hathaway and Michael Gugelman
Needs in 21st Century
18. Pakistan’s Energy Sector: From Crisis to Zaid Alahdad
Crisis-Breaking the Chain

PAPER: ISLAMIC STUDIES (100 MARKS)

I. Introduction to Islam.
 Concept of Islam.
 Importance of Din in Human Life.
 Difference between Din and Religion.
 Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
 Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
 Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.

II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:-
 Individual
 Diplomat
 Educator
 Military Strategist
 Peace Maker

III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam.

 Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam
 Dignity of Men and Women

IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture:

 Meanings and the Vital Elements
 Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Community
 Characteristicts of Islamic Civilization (Tawhid, Self-purification, Dignity of Man, Equality,
Social Justice, Moral Values, Tolerance, Rule of Law)

V. Islam and the World.

 Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa
 The Role of Islam in the Modern World.
 Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges.
 Rise of Extremism.

VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam

 Concept of Public Administration in Islam
 Quranic Guidance on Good Governance
 Concept of Governance and its Applications in the light of Qur’an, Sunnah and Fiqh.
 Governance Structure in Islam (Shura, Legislation, Sources of Islamic Law)
 Governance under Pious Khilafat
 Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different Authority.
 Responsibilities of Civil Servants
 System of Accountability(hisbah) in Islam

VII. Islamic Code of Life.

 Salient Features of Islamic System, Social System, Political System, Economic System,
Judicial System, Administrative System,
 Procedure of Ijma and Ijtihad

PAPER: CRIMINOLOGY (100 MARKS)

 Section-I (25 Marks)

I. Introduction
Basic concepts used in understanding crime, criminality and criminal behaviour.
II. Understanding Criminology
Definition, meaning and scope of criminology; Criminology and criminal law; Crime as social
problem; Deviance, Sin Vice, Evil, Norms, Values; Security (Physical, Social, Economic)
III. Crime and Criminals
Occasional criminals, Habitual criminals, Professional criminals, White-collar crime, Organized
crime, corporate crimes.
IV. Crime and Criminality: Theoretical Perspectives
Early explanation of criminal behavior
 Biological Theories; Psychological Theories; Sociological Theories.
 Social Disorganization theory
 Strain theory
 Social Control theory
 Learning theory
 Labeling Theory
 Islamic perspective on deviance and crime.
Section-II (25 Marks)

V. Juvenile Delinquency
Meaning, definitions (Behavioral Vs Legal), Juvenile delinquent Vs status offender, Official
statistics of juvenile delinquency

VI. Juvenile Justice System

 Role of police
 Juvenile court process:
 pretrial, trial and sentencing
 Role of prosecutor, defense counsel, juvenile judge, juvenile probation officer
 Juvenile correctional institutions; probation and non-punitive alternatives
VII. The Criminal Justice System:

 Police and its role

 Trial and Conviction of Offenders
 Agencies: formal and informal
 Criminal courts: procedures and problems
 Role of prosecutors
 Prisons, Probation and Parole
VIII. Punitive and Reformative Treatment of Criminals
Corporal punishment, Imprisonment, Rehabilitation of criminals.
Section-III (25 Marks)
IX. Criminal Investigation
Principles of criminal investigation, Manual of preliminary investigation, Intelligence
operations, Data base investigation, Electronic investigation, Forensic Investigation
X. Techniques of Investigations
Gathering information from persons, Interviewing and interrogation techniques, Criminal
investigation analysis,
XI. Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Investigators
Stop and frisk operations, Arrest procedures, Search and seizure.
XII. International Policing and Criminal Justice Monitoring Organizations
UNAFEI, INTERPOL, EUROPOL, UNODC, UNICEF, IPA, etc.
Section-IV (25 Marks)
XIII. Modern Concepts in Contemporary Criminology
 Terrorism, Radicalism and War on Terror
 Media’s representation of Crime and the Criminal Justice System
 Modern Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
 Intelligence-led Policing
 Community Policing
 Private Public Partnership
 Gender and Crime in Urban and Rural Pakistan
 Crime and Urbanization, Organized Crime and White-Collar Crime
 Human Rights Abuses and Protection, especially of Children; Women and
Minorities; The role of civil society and NGOs
 Money-laundering
 Cyber Crime
 Role of NAB, FIA, ANF
 SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. New Perspectives in Criminology Conklin, J.E
2. Criminal Interrogation and Confessions. Fred, E.I., John, E.R.,
Joseph, P.B. and Brian,
C.J.

3. Theoretical Criminology George B. Vold, Thomas

J. Bernard, Jeffrey B.
Snipes

4. Modern Criminology: Crime, Criminal Behavior and its Control. Hagan, J.

5. Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Approach James, B.

6. Security Studies: An Introduction Paul, D.W.
7. Crime, Justice and Society: An Introduction to Criminology Ronald, J.B., Marvin,
D.F. and Patricia, S.

8. Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law Seigel, L.J.

9. Crime Prevention: Theory and Practice Stephen, S.

Suggested Websites
10. International Society of Criminology (ICS): http://www.isc-sic.org

11. American Society of Criminology (ASC): http://www.asc41.com/

12. British Society of Criminology (BSC): http://www.britsoccrim.org/

13. European Society of Criminology (ESC):http://www.esc-eurocrim.org/

14. International Police Executive Symposium (IPES); http://www.ipes.info/

15. Asian Criminological Society (ACS): http://www.ntpu.edu.tw/college/e4/acs/home.php

16. Asian Association of Police Studies (AAPS):http://www.aaps.or.kr/

17. Campbell Library: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/library.php

18. UNAFEI (Japan): http://www.unafei.or.jp/english/

19. Pakistan Society of Criminology (PSC): www.pakistansocietyofcriminology.com

20. South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV): http://www.sascv.org/

PAPER: EUROPEAN HISTORY (100 MARKS)

Part –I (Marks 50)

I. The French Revolution and Napoleonic Era (1789-1815)

 The causes of French Revolution
 The consequences of Revolution
 Napoleon rise to power
 Creation of Empire
 The Continental system
 The fall of Napoleon

II. The Concert of Europe (1815-1830)

 The Congress of Vienna
 Metternich’s Era
 The Concert of Europe and Congress System
 Balance of Power

III. Forces of Continuity and Change in Europe (1815-1848)

 Nationalism
 Liberalism
 Romanticism
 Socialism
 Industrial Revolution
 Colonialism
 Cosequences

IV. The Eastern Question (1804-1856)

 The nature of the Eastern question
 The Crimean War
 Russo Turkish War 1877
 Consequences

V. Unification of Italy
 The effects of the revolution of 1848
 The obstacles to unification
 Cavour and the unification of Italy
 The Process of Italian unification (1859-1871)
 VI. Unification of Germany
 The rise of Bismarck
 Diplomatic events
 The Austro-Prussian War (1866)
 The Franco- Prussian War (1870-1871)
 The triumph of Bismarck and process of unification

VII. The Origins of First World War (1890-1914)

 Formation of Alliances and Counter Alliances
 The Balkans War (1912-1913)
 The outbreak of the World War 1

Part –II (Marks 50)

VIII. The First World War and its aftermath

 The War (1914-1918) and peace treaties
 The League of Nations

II. Dictatorships in Europe

 Fascism in Italy under Musssolini
 Hitler,Nazism and Germany
 Russia , Marxism Revolution and its working under Stalin
 Great Depression and its effects on Europe
 Appeasement
 The Arm race
 The Sudetenland Crisis (1938)
 The distraction of Czechoslovakia (1939)

III. The Second World War and its Effects on Europe

 The Main Events of the War
 Impact of war

IV. Post- War Europe

 The post war settlements
 The United Nations
 Economic Recovery of Europe,Marshal Plan
 German Question
 NATO
  Decolonization

V. Cold War Europe (1955-1991)

 Effects of cold war
 Warsaw Pact (1955)
 The European Economic Community (EEC)
 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Agreement
 Charles Degaule and France
 Spread of communist regimes in Europe

VI. Europe (1991-2012)

 The Gorbachev and Disintegration of USSR
 The reunification of Germany
 The Balkan crisis of 1990s
 The European Union
 Role of Europe in War against terrorism
 Global Economic Crisis and Europe

SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Author

1. A History of Modern Europe (1789-1991) H.L. Peacock,
2. The Struggle for Mastery in Europe: 1848-1918 A.J.P Taylor,
3. The Cold War: Ideological Conflict or Power Normali A. Grabener
Struggle

4. The USSR: A Share History Vladimir Polrtayen,

5. Development in Russian Politics Stephen White,
6. Mastering Modern European History Stuart Miller,
7. A Text Book of European History by Southgate, G.W.

8. Aspects of European History 1789-1980. Stephen J. Lee

9. Europe Since Napoleon Thompson, D.

10. European Union: European politics. Tim Bale.
11. Modern Europe in the Making from the French Fasal, G.
Revolution to the Common Market

12. The Norton History of Modern Europe Gilbert, F.

13. The Origins of the Second World War Taylor, A.J.P.

14. The Rise and Fall of Great Powers. Paul Kennedy.

PAPER: GENDER STUDIES (100 MARKS)

I. Introduction to Gender Studies

 Introduction to Gender Studies
 Difference between Gender and Women Studies
 Multi-disciplinary nature of Gender Studies
 Autonomy vs. Integration Debate in Gender Studies
 Status of Gender Studies in Pakistan

II. Social Construction of Gender

 Historicizing Constructionism
 Problematizing the category of “Sex”: Queer Theory
 Is “Sex” socially determined, too?
 Masculinities and Femininity
 Nature versus Culture: A Debate in Gender Development

III. Feminist Theories and Practice

 What is Feminism
 Liberal Feminism
 Radical Feminism
 Marxist/Socialist Feminism
 Psychoanalytical Feminism
 Men’s Feminism
 Postmodern Feminism

IV. Feminist Movements

 Feminist Movements in the West. First Wave, Second Wave and Third Wave Feminism.
United Nation Conferences on Women, Feminist Movements in Pakistan.

V. Gender and Development

 Colonial and Capitalistic Perspectives of Gender
 Gender Analysis of Development Theories; Modernization Theory, World System Theory,
Dependency Theory, Structural Functionalism.
 Gender Approaches to Development: Women in Development (WID), Women and
Development (WAD), Gender and Development (GAD); Gender Critique of Structural
Adjustment Policies (SAPs).
 Globalization and Gender

VI. Status of Women in Pakistan

 Status of Women’s health in Pakistan
 Status of Women in Education
 Women and Employment
 Women and Law
VII. Gender and Governance
 Defining Governance
 Suffragist Movement
 Gender Issues in Women as Voters
 Gender Issues in Women as Candidates
 Gender Issues in Women as Representatives
 Impact of Political Quota in Pakistan
VIII. Gender Based Violence
 Defining Gender Based Violence
 Theories of Violence against Women
 Structural and Direct Forms of Violence
 Strategies to Eliminate Violence against Women
IX. Case Studies of:
 Mukhtaran Mai
 Mallala Yousaf Zai
 Shermin Ubaid Chinoy

SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Theories of Women Studies Eds., Bowles. Gloria and Renate
D. Klein

2. Introduction: Theories of Women Studies and the Bowles G and Renate, K.

Autonomy/ Integration Debate in Theories of
Women Studies.

3. The State of the Discipline of Women Studies in Saigol, Rubina

Pakistan in Social Sciences in Pakistan

4. The State of Women Studies in Pakistan in Journal of Bari, Farzana

Asian Women Studies

5. Women’s Law in Legal Education and Practice in Shaheed, F. and Mehdi, R. (ed.)
Pakistan. (1997)

6. Locating the self: Perspectives on Women and Multiple Khan, N.S. et al.(ed.) (1998)
Identities.

7. The Social Construction of Gender Lorber, Judith

8. Queer Theory Lorber, Judith
9. Gender,USA, Harriet Bradley(2013)
10. Women of Pakistan: Two Steps Forward, One Step Mumtaz,Khawar& Shaheed,
Back. Farida(1987)
 S.No. Title Author
11. Feminism and its Relevance in South Asia Saeed K, Nighat & Bahsin, Kamla

12. Feminist Thoughts Tong, Rosemarie

13. Reversed Realities Kabeer, Naila
14. Gender Planning and Development Moser, Caroline
15. Electoral Politics: Making Quotas Work For Women. Hoodfar,Homa&Tajali, Mona
(2011)

16. The Gender face of Asian Politics Ayaz, Aazar &

Fleschenberg,
Andrea(2009)

17. Performance Assessment of Women Parliamentarians Bari, Farzan (2002)

in Pakistan

18. Base line Report: Women’s Participation in Political Zia, Shahla & Bari, Farzana.
and Public Life (1999)

19. Freedom from Violence Schuler, Margarte (1992)

20. Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Report

PAPER: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (200 MARKS)

Paper—1 (Marks-100)

I. Introduction
 The Definition and Scope of International Relations.
 The Nation-State System
 Evolution of International Society

II. Theories and Approaches

 The Classical Approaches-Realism and Idealism
 The Scientific Revolution-Behavioral Approach, System Approach,
 Neo-realism, Neo-liberalism.
 Post-modernism, Critical Theory, Feminism, Constructivism

III. International Political Security.

 Conceptualization of security in the Twenty-First century
 Power. Elements of National Power
  Balance of Power
 Foreign Policy: Determinants, Decision Making and Analysis
 Sovereignty
 National Interest

IV. Strategic Approach to International Relation.

 War: Causation of War, Total War, Limited War, Asymmetric Warfare, Civil War,
Guerilla Warfare
 Strategic Culture: Determinants of Pakistani Strategic Culture.
 Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to India and Pakistan

V. International Political Economy.

 Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and Neo- Marxism
 Theories of Imperialism, Dependence and Interdependence discourse

VI. International political community.

 Nationalism
 Internationalism
 Globalization