Chairman:
Prof. Dr. Naeem Ahmed
Introduction
The Department of International Relations
is the oldest Department in the field of International
Relations in Pakistan and the third oldest in South Asia. It was
established in 1958. Prior to its formation, the Department was under
General History Department and Professor Dr. Mahmud Hussain was its
founding Chairman. Dr. Muhammad Ahsen Chaudhry succeeded Dr. Mahmud
Hussain as the Chairman of the Department.
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
foundations are presently being run by its faculty members. The syllabus
of the Department was revised in 1998 and new courses focusing on
the conceptual and regional studies have been offered.
Teaching & Assessment
The teaching method at the department
is a blend of theory and practice, as lectures, case studies, oral
presentations, written reports and field visits are all given due
importance. The concepts taught by faculty members are supplemented
with their practical implications through eminent guest speakers
from other financial institutions. To ensure that the students are assimilating
the knowledge being imparted to them, frequent test ranging from
10 minute unannounced quizzes to three hours examinations and from oral
presentations to written reports are conducted throughout the semester.
