About the course
The course HU-127 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan, explores Pakistan’s ideology and constitution, helping students understand their rights, responsibilities, and how these shape the country’s past and present.
In this course you will learn:
The role of ideology in nation-building.
The historical struggle and rationale behind the creation of Pakistan.
The need for a constitution and its structural framework in Pakistan.
The fundamental features of the Constitution of Pakistan.
Key constitutional amendments and their impact on governance and society.
By engaging with these topics, students will develop analytical skills to connect historical ideas with contemporary realities.
What you'll learn
The role of ideology in nation-building.
The historical struggle and rationale behind the creation of Pakistan.
The need for a constitution and its structural framework in Pakistan.
The fundamental features of the Constitution of Pakistan.
Key constitutional amendments and their impact on governance and society.
Who Should Enroll
As a foundation course, this subject is offered across all undergraduate degree programs.
Its multidisciplinary value extends to all pertaining to fields such as law, education, media, history, governance, engineering, and medicine.
Course content
Announcements
👋 Welcome to Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan Course
▶️Instructor's Welcome Note
🗺️Course Navigation Guide
Video Lecture: India as Heterogeneous Society - India's Diversity
Video Lecture: India as Heterogeneous Society - Muslims Identity in Diverse India
Helping Slides: Islam in Heterogenous Indian Society
Short Quiz 1
Video Lecture: War of Independence 1857 - Introduction
Video Lecture: War of Independence 1857 - Impact on Muslims
Helping Slides: War of Independence 1857
Video Lecture: British Rule in India - Mughal India and British Presence
Video Lecture: British Rule in India - Divide and Rule Policy
Helping Slides: British Rule in India
Quiz 1
Video Lecture: Understanding of Ideology - Introduction and Origins
Video Lecture: Understanding of Ideology - Why it Matters?
Helping Slides: Understanding of Ideology
Short Quiz - 2
Video Lecture: Significance of Ideology - Political and Social Significance
Video Lecture: Significance of Ideology - Political and Social Interplay
Helping Slides: Significance of Ideology
Video Lecture: Features of Ideology - Coherent Principles
Video Lecture: Features of Ideology - Social and Cultural Influence
Helping Slides: Features of Ideology
Quiz - 2
Video Lecture: Definition of Nationalism
Video Lecture: Idea of Nationalism - Historic Prespective
Video Lecture: Idea of Nationalism - Emergence in Colonial India
Video Lecture: Idea of Nationalism - Two-Nation Theory
Helping Slides: Idea of Nationalism
Short Quiz 3
Video Lecture: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Foundational Concepts of Pakistan’s Ideology - Historical Perspective
Video Lecture: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Foundational Concepts of Pakistan’s Ideology - Aligarh Movement
Video Lecture: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Foundational Concepts of Pakistan’s Ideology - Cultural Defense with Education
Video Lecture: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan - Political Ideology
Video Lecture: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Foundational Concepts of Pakistan’s Ideology - Unity within Indian Muslims
Helping Slides: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Foundational Concepts of Pakistan Ideology
Video Lecture: Evolution of Two Nation Theory - Historic Overview
Video Lecture: Evolution of Two Nation Theory - All India Muslim League
Video Lecture: Evolution of Two Nation Theory - Lahore Resolution till Partition of India
Helping Slides: Evolution of Two-Nation Theory
Mandatory Reading: The Two Nations Theory and It’s Role In The Establishment of Pakistan || Davut Şahbaz
Supplementary Readings - Two Nation Theory: Its Importance and Perspectives by Muslims Leaders
Quiz 3
Video Lecture: Formation and Role of All India Muslim League - Political Awareness
Video Lecture: Formation and Role of All India Muslim League - Early Struggles
Video Lecture: Formation and Role of All India Muslim League - Lahore Resolution
Helping Slides: Formation and Role of All India Muslim League
Video Lecture: Contribution of Founding Fathers - Allama Iqbal
Video Lecture: Contribution of Founding Fathers - Jinnah
Helping Slides: Contribution of Founding Fathers
Mandatory Reading - A Brief Introduction to Allama Muhammad Iqbal's Political Philosophy || Abdul Qayum Khan
Mandatory Reading - The Charismatic Leader: Quaid-i-Azam Jinnah and the Achievement of Pakistan || Author: Sikandar Hayat
Supplementary Reading - Role of Jinnah in Partition of India- Pakistan || Kavita Sharma
Short Quiz 4
Video Lecture: Pakistan Resolution 1940 - Earlier Political Conditions
Video Lecture: Pakistan Resolution 1940 - Lahore Session
Video Lecture: Pakistan Resolution 1940 - Lahore to Pakistan
Helping Slides: Pakistan Resolution 1940
Video Lecture: Mass Participation in Pakistan Movement: Elite League to Mass Politics
Video Lecture: Mass Participation in Pakistan Movement: Key Events and Impact
Helping Slides: Mass Participation in Pakistan Movement
Reading - Journal of Political Studies - Muslim Nationalism in South Asia: Evolution Through Constitutional Reforms
Quiz 4
Video Lecture: Introduction to Constitution of Pakistan - Definition and Historic Overview
Video Lecture: Introduction to Constitution of Pakistan - World History
Video Lecture: Introduction to Constitution of Pakistan - 20th Century
Helping Slides: Introduction to Constitution
Video Lecture: Ideological Factors in Shaping Pakistan's Constitution - Origins in Faith and Identity
Video Lecture: Ideological Factors in Shaping Pakistan's Constitution - Muslim as Distinct Nation
Reading: Jinnah’s Inaugural Address to Constituent Assembly on 11 August
Helping Slides: Ideological Factors that Shaped the Constitution of Pakistan
Short Quiz 5
Video Lecture: Jinnah's Guidelines for Constitution - The Leader's Vision
Video Lecture: Jinnah's Guidelines for Constitution - 14 August Speech
Reading: Jinnah’s Speech to Constituent Assembly 14 August, 1947
Video Lecture: Jinnah's Guidelines for Constitution - Objective Resolution 1949
Helping Slides: Jinnah's Guidelines for Constitution
Video Lecture: Early Constitutional Development and Challenges
Helping Slides: Early Constitutional Development and Challenges
Quiz 5
Video Lecture: State Structure - Structure of Government
Video Lecture: State Structure - Legislature and Judiciary
Helping Link: Composition of Senate
Helping Slides: Structure of Government
Video Lecture: Distribution of Powers - Federalism
Video Lecture: Distribution of Powers - Council of Common Interests (CCI)
Helping Slides: Distribution of Power
Short Quiz 6
Video Lecture: 1956 Constitution - Features and Challenges
Video Lecture: 1956 Constitution - Reasons of Failure
Helping Slides: 1956 Constitution and It's Reasons for Failure
Video Lecture: 1962 Constitution - Background and Salient Features
Video Lecture: 1962 Constitution - The Criticism
Helping Slides: 1962 Constitution and Reasons for it's Failure
Instructor's Note
Quiz-6
Video Guide: Fundamental Rights, Principles of Policy and Responsibilities
Mandatory Reading: Fundamental rights under Constitution of Pakistan 1973
Helping Document: The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Quiz 7
Procedure for Amending the Constitution in Pakistan - Understanding Legal Framework for Constitutional Change
Procedure for Amending the Constitution in Pakistan - Importance of the Amendment Process
Helping Slides: Procedure of Constitution Amendment
Short Quiz 8
Key Constitutional Amendments & their Impacts - Why Amendments Matters?
Key Constitutional Amendments & their Impacts - 26th Amendment (2019 & 2024 revisions)
Mandatory Reading: 26th Amendment in Constitution of Pakistan 1973
Helping Slides: Notable Constitutional Amendments
Quiz 8
Instructors
- 1 courses22 students
Dr. Adeela Ghazanfar
Enrolment options
The course HU-127 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan, explores Pakistan’s ideology and constitution, helping students understand their rights, responsibilities, and how these shape the country’s past and present.
In this course you will learn:
The role of ideology in nation-building.
The historical struggle and rationale behind the creation of Pakistan.
The need for a constitution and its structural framework in Pakistan.
The fundamental features of the Constitution of Pakistan.
Key constitutional amendments and their impact on governance and society.
By engaging with these topics, students will develop analytical skills to connect historical ideas with contemporary realities.
- Teacher: Dr. Adeela Ghazanfar
- Enrolled students: 22