Department of International Relations

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

The Department of International Relations is the oldest department in the field of International Relations in Pakistan, established in 1958. Prior to its formation it operated under the General History Department, with Professor Dr. Mahmud Hussain as founding Chairman, succeeded by Dr. Muhammad Ahsen Chaudhry.

* EST. 1958 * Pakistan’s Oldest IR Department

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Since its inception the department has been active in organizing seminars, conferences and workshops, publishing books under its name, and running research projects funded by foreign foundations. The syllabus was revised in 1998 to include new courses focused on conceptual and regional studies.

Teaching for all degree programs is offered on a semester basis, with assessment through mid-term tests, assignments and a terminal exam each semester.

"Pakistan's oldest department in International Relations, shaping generations of diplomats, analysts and media professionals."
Department of International Relations University of Karachi

Careers

Career Opportunities

Graduates have traditionally been recruited into the federal and provincial bureaucracy, and increasingly into electronic media roles focused on current international affairs.

Pakistan's oldest IR department, established 1958
Syllabus revised in 1998 for conceptual and regional studies focus
Departmental website: kuird.edu.pk

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Overview & History

Introduction

Chairman: Dr. Naeem Ahmed (Assoc. Prof.)

International Relations is the oldest Department in the field of International Relations in Pakistan. 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 and Assessment

Teaching for all degree programs is offered on semester basis. Student assessment during the semester consists of mid-term tests, assignments and a terminal exam at the end of every semester.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from the Department can be found in various sectors. Traditionally, students of the Department have been recruited to the bureaucracy, both provincial and federal. A popular option these days is recruitment in the electronic media where there is a huge demand for IR graduates focusing on current events.

Departmental website

http://www.kuird.edu.pk

Academic Staff & Researchers

Faculty

Professors

Dr. Shaista Tabassum

Associate Professors

Dr. Naeem Ahmed

Assistant Professors

Mr. Aamir Hameed
Dr. Nausheen Wasi
Mr. Fahimuddin
Mr. Faisal Awan

Lecturers

Mr. Amjad Ali

Degree Offerings

Programs

Degree Programs Available

Honors
Masters
M.S./Ph.D.

Eligibility & Allocated Seats*

B.S. & Honors

Intermediate Arts with Civics, General History, Economics, Sociology, Logic-50 Seats
Intermediate Science with First division-15 Seats
Intermediate Commerce with First division- 05 Seats

Masters

B.A. 1st division with (International Relations, Political Science, Economics, General History, Philosophy, Sociology, Mass Communication)-70 Seats
B.Sc. with 1st division-15 Seats
B.Com. with 1st division-05 Seats

* In case of vacant seats, allocation can be interchanged

M.S.

B.S./M.A.-15 Seats

Scholarly Contributions

Research

The process of organizing programs, collaborative research and publications in the Department got an impetus in the decade of 1990s. More than 22 international conferences and workshops have been organized by the Department since 1994.

Infrastructure & Laboratories

Facilities

There is a seminar library for both undergraduate and graduate students which consist of relevant books, magazines, research journals and newspapers. In addition, graduate students can access the departmental computer lab with internet and printing facilities for writing research reports and assignments. The Department has a separate conference room where conferences and seminars are organized.

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