PROGRAM
CONFERENCE
STATE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN PAKISTAN
MARCH
26-27, 2008
ARTS AUDITORIUM
FACULTY OF ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
ORGABNIZED
BY
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
IN COLLABORATION WITH
THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION AND
THE HANNS SEIDEL FOUNDATION, ISLAMABAD
CONCEPT PAPER
FIRST
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CONFERENCE
THE STATE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN PAKISTAN
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
ARTS AUDITORIUM, UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
MARCH 26-27, 2008
BACKGROUND
The concept to organize the First International Relations (IR)
Conference at the University of Karachi originated in one of the faculty meetings
of International Relations Department of Karachi University held last year
in which it was suggested that in order to commemorate 50 years of IR Department
of Karachi University, a two-day conference entitled, “State of International
Relations in Pakistan” should be organized in the first quarter of 2008.
That the IR Department of Karachi University, being the oldest in Pakistan
and the third oldest in South Asia, should take the lead in discussing and
analyzing the discipline of International Relations and come up with specific
recommendations for improving the teaching and research methods of IR and
also establishing networking of IR community in Pakistan.
The idea to organize the First IR conference was later on supported by the
sub-committee on International Relations of Higher Education Commission (HEC)
with a suggestion that such an event should be explored for better interaction
among the teachers and researchers of International Relations. Given the fact
that a lot of changes have taken place in the field of International Relations
in the last 63 years or so, the IR conference aims to fill the gaps in terms
of teaching and research of IR in Pakistan.
More so, the organizers of the conference also want to utilize this opportunity
for coming up with path breaking ideas on further consolidating the discipline
of IR in Pakistan, particularly by introducing the subject in all the Universities
and Colleges of the country.
MISSION STATMENT
The two-day first International Relations Conference entitled, The State of International Relations in Pakistan at the University of Karachi aims to discuss in depth teaching and research methods in International Relations in Pakistan and to suggest measures for introducing new concepts, approaches and theories as far as the discipline of International Relations is concerned. The conference also aims to examine in depth the state of International Relations in Pakistan with a focus on theoretical, conceptual, area studies, teaching and research methods and possible networking of International Relations Departments and Research Institutes based in Pakistan with a purpose to influence state policies and societal trends.
OBJECTIVES
The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:-
RATIONALE
The conference coincides with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of International Relations Department of Karachi University. It will be the first International Relations conference involving to a large extent the teachers and researchers of International Relations from all those Universities of Pakistan where there exists Department of International Relations, Defense and Strategic Studies and the Area Study Centers. In a meeting of sub-committee of Higher Education Commission (HEC) held in the office of Dean of Social Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad in June and October 2007, the members strongly supported the holding of first International Relations Conference at the University of Karachi and also recommended the launching Pakistan Journal of International Relations and Association of International Relations of Pakistan. In view of the importance of the field of International Relations and its growing scope, there is a need to hold periodic conferences so that teachers and researchers of International Relations can share their experiences and expertise in the field and also come up with new ideas for the advancement of the discipline.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
The Department of International Relations at the University
of Karachi is the oldest and biggest Department in the field of International
Relations in Pakistan. It was established in 1958 and has the honor of offering
Bachelor of Studies (BS), Master of Studies (MS), M.Phil and Ph.D. programs.
Prior to its formation, the Department was under General History Department
and Professor Dr. Mahmud Hussain was its founding Chairman. Dr. Muhammed Ahsen
Chaudhry succeeded Dr. Mahmud Hussain as the Chairman of the Department. He
was followed by Dr. Ahmed Abdul Kadeer, Dr. Mujtaba Razvi, Professor Shameem
Akhtar, Professor Talat A. Wizarat, Professor Syed Sikander Mehdi and Dr.
Khalida Ghous. Currently, Prof. Dr. Moonis Ahmar is the Chairman of the Department.
The Department has a faculty of 11 full-time, three co-operative and one part-time
teacher and 350 students are studying at the undergraduate, graduate, M. Phil
and Ph.D. level.
Since its inception, the Department of International Relations has been active
in organizing seminars, conferences and workshops. A number of books have
also been published under the Department and several research projects funded
by foreign and national foundations have been completed. The syllabus of the
Department was revised in 2007 and new courses focusing on the conceptual
and regional studies have been offered in the newly introduced four year BS
program.
Following Research Projects funded by the International grant making
organizations have been given to the Department:-
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Department of International Relations offers a four-year BS program and
a two-year MS program leading to M.Phil. In addition, the Department offers
a PhD program without course work but will soon launch PhD program with course
work. Interested students can contact the Office of the Department. Evening
program at the B.S and Masters’ level is also offered at the Department.
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
There are three active and functioning research programs running under the
auspices of the Department. The research programs include: Program on Peace
Studies and Conflict Resolution (PPSCR) www.ppscr.org, Program on Refugee
and Migration Studies and Program on Water, Energy and Resources (POWER).
The primary purpose of these programs is to involve students in the process
of research and training. Various workshops and seminars have been held under
the above-mentioned programs in which students have actively participated
and presented their papers.
GRADUATE STUDIES DISCUSSION GROUP
In August 1996, the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi
launched Graduate Studies' Discussion Group (GSDG). The idea for launching
that program was to provide an informal forum where Graduate Students of the
Department, Faculty Members and Visiting Speakers could discuss topics of
critical nature and form opinion on various international, regional and national
issues. Since then, scholars, experts in different fields, teachers/researchers
of Karachi University and students have given their presentations on topics
related to national and international politics, security, economic, social
and literary affairs. This program, now in its 11th year, has helped a lot
in promoting mature and objective thinking among students and has enabled
them to come up with new ideas. For further information on GSDG, kindly visit
the Department’s website at: www.kuird.org
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ORGANIZED
PROGRAMS FOR 2008
PUBLICATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT
TEACHING FACULTY
SEMINAR LIBRARY AND STUDENT’S COMPUTER LAB
The Department has a seminar library which is equipped with text books on
International Relations, newspaper clipping files, journals, magazines and
newspapers. The Department also has a student’s computer lab which is
on-line and has 14 computers and printers.
Prof. Dr. Moonis
Ahmar
Chairman
Department of International Relations
University of Karachi
March 12, 2008
PROGRAM
TWO-DAY CONFERENCE ON, THE STATE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN PAKISTAN, MARCH 26-27, 2008 AT THE ARTS AUDITORIUM, UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI.
March 26
Session One
Inaugural
9.15-11.00 A.M.
Tea/Coffee
break
11.00.11.30 A.M.
Session Two
11.30 A.M.-1.30 P.M.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed
Theme: Theoretical, Conceptual and Strategic dimensions of
International Relations
Lunch
1.30 P.M.-2.30 P.M.
Session Three
2.30-5.30 P.M.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Tahir Amin
Theme: Teaching Methods of International Relations in Pakistan
Tea/Coffee
5.30 P.M.
March 27
Session Four
9.30- 11.00 A.M.
Chair: Dr. Rukhsana Qamber
Theme: International Relations and Research Methodology
Tea/Coffee
5.30 P.M.
Session Five
Chair: Prof. Shameem Akhtar, former Chairman, Department
of International Relations, University of Karachi
11.30 A.M.-1.30 P.M.
Theme: Importance of Area Studies and International Relations
Lunch
1.30-2.30 P.M.
Session Six
2.30-4.30 P.M.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Talat A. Wizarat, Faculty Member, Institute
of Business Administration and former Chairperson, Department of International
Relations, University of Karachi
Theme: Panel discussion on Institutionalizing International
Relations Network
Session Six
4.30-5.30 P.M.
Concluding session
Tea/Coffee
5.30 P.M.
LIST OF WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
Prof.
Dr. Akhlaq Ahmed
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
University of Karachi
Telephone: (9221) 9261396
Prof.
Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed
Department of International Relations
University of Dhaka
Bangladesh
E. Mail: imtiaz@bangla.net
Dr. Moonis
Ahmar
Professor & Chairman
Department of International Relations
University of Karachi and Director
Program on Peace Studies and
Conflict Resolution
Telephones: 9261394 (W) 9243965 (H)
0333-2177150 (Cell)
E. Mail: amoonis@hotmail.com
moonisahmar@hotmail.com
ahmar_moonis@yahoo.com
Prof.
Shameem Akhtar
Former Chairman
Department of International Relations
University of Karachi
Telephone: (9221) 4901895
Dr. Shaheen
Akhtar
Senior Research Analyst
The Institute of Regional Studies
Islamabad
E. Mail: shaheen_a50@yahoo.com
Prof.
Dr. Khawja Alqama
Chairman
Department of International Relations
Bahauddin Zakarriya University
Multan, Cell:
03216350047
Prof
Dr. Tahir Amin
Chairman
Department of International Relations
Quaid-e-Azam University
Islamabad
E. Mail: tamin59@hotmail.com
Mr. Richard
Asbeck
Resident Representative
Hanns Seidel Foundation
2 Margalla Road
Sector F-6/3, Islamabad
E. Mail: Asbeck@hss.de; islamabad@hss.de
Mr. Tasawar
ul Rahim Baig
Lecturer
Department of International Relations
Korakorum International University
Gilgit, Northern Areas.
E. Mail: tasawar.baig@kiu.edu.pk
Prof.
Dr. Zulfiqar A. Chughtai
Chairman
Department of International Relations
University of Balochistan
Quetta
Mr. Zafar
N. Jaspal
Assistant Professor,
Department of International Relations
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
E. Mail: jaspal_99@hotmail.com
Mr. Sarfarez
Korejo
Lecturer, Department of International Relations
University of Singh
Shah Latif Campus, Khairpur
Prof.
Dr. Azmat Hayat Khan
Director
Area Study Center for Central Asia
University of Peshawar
Peshawar
E. Mail: ascrca@psh.paknet.com.pk
Dr. Maqsoodul
Hasan Nuri
Senior Research Analyst
Islamabad Policy Research Institute
Islamabad
Dr. Rukhsana
Qamber
Director
Area Study Center for North & South America
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
E. Mail: ascau@yahoo.com
Prof.
Dr. M. Shamsuddin
Dean Faculty of Arts
University of Karachi
Telephone: 9261362
Prof.
Dr. Pirzada Qasim R. Siddiqui
Vice-Chancellor
University of Karachi
Karachi
Telephone: 9261336, 9261337
E. Mail: vcku@cyber.net.pk
Mr. Farhan
H. Siddiqi
Lecturer
Department of International Relations
University of Karachi
E. Mail: Farhan_74@hotmail.com
Prof. Dr. Mehtab Ali Shah
Department of International Relations
University of Sindh
Jamshoro
E. Mail: mehtab110@hotmail.com
Prof.
Dr. Naveed Ahmed Tahir
Director
Area Study Center for Europe
University of Karachi
E. Mail: asce@hotmail.com; naveed_asce@yahoo.com
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