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Centre for South Asian Studies

The Centre was set up in its embryonic form in 1973 and acquired its present status in 1975. The Centre sets out to extend and improve the public understanding of Socio-economic and political developments in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

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Vision, Mission Statement and Goals

Vision Statement
The Centre has set itself to offer innovative programmes of South Asian Society, Culture, Politics, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, International Relations and Geography that will satisfy the needs of students and researchers. The Centre has premeditated that in near future; it would play a leading role in the world of knowledge and will produce a sufficient number of professionals and social scientists for improving the quality of research pertaining to the region. Its mission is to produce quality research, responsive to national needs and priorities focusing more on issues relating to politics and socio-economic development of South Asia and national self-reliance. It will produce enlightened thinkers equipped with intellectual vision to help promoting peace and harmony across the region.
Mission
•	Undertaking of high level research on South Asian themes.
•	Provision of in-service training facilities.
•	To organize M.Phil and Ph.D programmes: Multi-disciplinary Studies.
•	Arrangement of conferences, seminars, lectures, workshops and refresher courses.
•	Publication of journals on a variety of South Asian subjects.
•	Provision of instructions in one or more major South Asian languages, in order to promote regional harmony and awareness about each other.
•	Undertaking projects and development assignments on the South Asian region.
•	Role of think tank for policy making bodies.
Goals
•	Establishment of Documentation Centre on contemporary society of South Asia
•	Launching of research cell on India
•	Launching of research Journal on ‘Indian Studies'
•	Initiation of one-year diploma in ‘Indian Studies'
•	To organize BS (Hons.) and M.A. programme: Multi-Disciplinary studies
•	Promotion of inter-disciplinary relationship with other teaching and research establishment and relevant departments.
•	Provision of instructions in all South Asian (SAARC) languages
•	Promotion of harmonious linkages and ties among all the SAARC states-centres.

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Publications/ Research / Books

Last Three Year Articles

Year:

2015

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Abdul Majid & Saadat Faruq Zahid,; Peace in Sri Lanka, South Asian Studies, 30-1, 2015

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Azhar Rashid,; Oil and Gas Potentials of Central Asian Republics and Relations with Pakistan, South Asian Studies, 30-1, 2015

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Saadat Faruq,; Corruption Pervades Poverty: In Perspective of Developing Countries, South Asian Studies, 30-1, 2015

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Marium Kamal,; Security Dilemma in South Asia, Journal of Political Studies, 22-1, 2015

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; China - Pakistan Future Prospects and their strategic compulsions, Journal of Political Studies, 22-1, 2015

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Fatima Waqi Sajjad,; The Genesis of the Turkish Model, Journal of Political Studies, 22-1, 2015

Mrs. Musarat Javed Cheema,; Pakistan - India Conflict with Special Reference to Kashmir, South Asian Studies, 30-1, 2015

Mr. Jafar Riaz Kataria, Ahmed Usman, Hamid Awan, Shabbir Hussain & Muhammad Usman,; Elimination of Bonded Labour in South Asia: The process patronage and Labourers' Right to Access Micro Credit in Brick Kiln Industry of Pakistan, South Asian Studies, 30-1, 2015

Marium Kamal, Prof. Dr. Iram Khalid,; The Homeland Security Initiatives for Pakistan: A Grand Strategy, South Asian Studies, 30-1, 2015

10-

Mr. Muhammad Sohail, Shagufta Bano & Syed Shahbaz Hussain,; Curbing Extremism through sufism: A South Asian Perspective, South Asian Studies, 30-1, 2015

11-

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Operation Zarb-e-Azb A successful initative to curtail terrorism, South Asian Studies, 30-02, 2015

12-

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Balochitan: A key factor in global politics, South Asian Studies, 30-02, 2015

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Dr. Abdul Majid,; Democracy and minorities in india: The sikh community, Research Society of Pakistan, 52-01, 2015

14-

Dr. Abdul Majid,; India secularism and religious minorities in India, South Asian Studies, 30-02, 2015

15-

Dr. Abdul Majid,; The Babri Masjid and Hindu extremists movements, Journal of Political Science, 22-02, 2015

16-

Naheed S. Goraya,; Issuance of good governance in south asia, South Asian Studies, 30-02, 2015

17-

Jafar Riaz Kataria,; Female political partition in south asia: a scase study of pakistan, South Asian Studies, 30-02, 2015

Year:

2014

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Post-9/11 US Policies and south asia, Journal of political studies, 21-2, 2014

Dr. Amra Raza,; The subcontinent palimpsest in Alamgir Hashmi's poetry, South asian studies, PU A research journal of south asian studies, 29, 2014

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Abdul Majid &Saadat Farooq Zahid,; Caste in India( Untouchables), South Asian Studies, 29-01, 2014

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Patterns of political perceptions, attitudes and voting behaviour: influence of media, South asian studies, 29-2, 2014

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Malik Tauqir Ahmad Khan,; Pakistan and the question of israel: Historical issues and future prospects, South Asian Studies , 29-01, 2014

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Operation cast lead-zion fascism at its best, South asian studies, 29-2, 2014

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Imrana Mushtaq,; Historical Perspective of Pakistan USA relations; Lessions for Pakistan, South Asian studies, 29-01, 2014

Jafar Riaz Kataria ,; Pakistan-china social and economic relations, South asian studies, 29-2, 2014

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid & Naheeda Naseem,; Prospective of Pakistan-central asia economics relations, Journal of Political Science, 21-01, 2014

10-

Muhammad Sohail ,; Economic prospective between south and central asia with special reference to india, pakistan and afghanistan, South asian studies, 29-2, 2014

11-

Dr. Abdul Majid, Abdul Hamid & Zahidahabib,; Genesis of the two nations theory and the Quaid-e-Azam , Pakistan vision, 15-01, 2014

12-

Naheed S. Goraya & Muhammad Saleem Mazhar,; Geneva Deal: Beginning of new era, South Asian studies, 29-01, 2014

Year:

2013

Dr. Naheed S. Goraya Assistant Professor,Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar,; A Critical Analysis of Vietnam War in Comparison with Afghan War , South Asian Studies: A Research Journal of South Asian Studies, 28-2, 2013

Dr. Naheed S. Goraya Assistant Professor,Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar,; Foreign Policy of Pakistan: Internal Challenges , Journal of Political Studies, 20-2, 2013

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Director,Farhat Nasreen,; Liquidation of American Forces from Afghanistan: Its Impacts on the Region, South Asian Studies: A Research Journal of South Asian Studies, 28-2, 2013

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Director,Nighat Noureen,; An insight into the Philosophical Dynamics of Al-Qaeda, Journal of Political Studies, 20-2, 2013

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Director,Mohammad Ramzan,; Police Order 2002: A Critique, Journal of Political Studies, 20-2, 2013

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Director,Qamar Fatima,; An Analytical Study of Pakistan's Policy toward Afghanistan before the Taliban's Rise, Journal of Political Studies, 20-2, 2013

Mrs. Mussarat Javed Cheema Research Assistant,; International Community on Kargil Conflict, South Asian Studies, 28-I, 2013

Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,; Understanding Terrorism and the ways to root Out: Perceptions and Realities, Journal of Political Studies, 20-I, 2013

Dr. Naheed S. Goraya Muhammad Saleem Mazhar & Samee & Ozair Khan,; Post 2014-Afghanistan, South Asian Studies, 28-I, 2013

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Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Zulfiqar Ali,; War on Terror Partnership: Problems and Prospects for Pakistan, Journal of Political Studies, 20-I, 2013

11-

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Ms. Marium Kamal,; The Mumbai Terror '2008' and its impact on the Indo-Pak Relations, South Asian Studies, 28-I, 2013

Year:

2012

Mr. Muhammad Sohail Research Assistant,; Origin and Development of Urdu Language in the Sub-Continent: Contribution of Early Sufia and Mushaikh, South Asian Studies, 27-1, 2012

Ms. Naheed S. Goraya Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar,; Balochistan (From Strategic Significance to US Involvement), Journal of Political Studies, 19-1, 2012

Ms. Naheed S. Gorraya Muhammad Salem Mazhar,; An Analytical Study of Pak-US Relations: Post Osama (2011-2012), South Asian Studies, 27-1, 2012

Mr. Abdul Majid Sr. Research Fellow,; Future of Untouchables in India: A Case Study of Dalit, South Asian Studies, 27-1, 2012

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javid Sadia Jabeen Sonia Omer,; Rife Manifestations of Gender Segregation in Indian Society: Evidence from Textbooks, South Asian Studies, 27-1, 2012

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Malik Nisar Ahmed,; Socio-Political Status of Muslims in India: Post Partition, South Asian Studies, 27-1, 2012

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar Naheed S. Goraya,; Balochistan (From Strategic Significance to US Involvement), Journal of Political Studies, 19-1, 2012

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Ms. Rehana Saeed Hashmi,; Contending Ethnic Identities: An Issue to Pakistan’s Internal Security (The case of Karachi), Journal of Political Studies, 19-1, 2012

Year:

2011

Naheed S. Goraya,; Iran As a Regional Player in Afghanistan, International Journal of Contemporary Research and Business (IJCRB), UK, Vol. 03, No. 07 (2011), 2011

Naheed S. Goraya,; Drone War Against Pakistan: An Analytical Study, Journal of South Asian Studies, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 18(2) Winter, 2011, 2011

Last Three Year Books

Year:

2015

Prof. Dr. Muhamamd Saleem Mazhar Naheed S. Goraya,; Title: Post 2014 Afghanistan: Reflection and Off Shoots Publisher: University of the Punjab, Lahore, Year: 2015

Year:

2014

Prof.Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Title: South Asian in the world Publisher: Punjab Univesity Press, Year: 2014

Year:

2013

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Title: South Asian & Perspective Publisher: Centre for South Asian Studies, Year: 2013

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Title: Profiles of South Asian States Publisher: Centre for South Asian Studies, Year: 2013

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Title: Pakistan Fights Extremism & Terrorism Publisher: Vanguard, Year: 2013

Year:

2012

Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,; Title: Peace Building in South Asia: Limitations and Prospects Publisher: Centre for South Asian Studies, PU, Year: 2012

Jafar Riaz Kataria,; Title: Modernization in South Asia: A Study of Aged People of Pakistan Publisher: LAP-Germany, Year: 2012

Year:

2011

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jahangir Tamimi (Contract),; Title: Muslim Music in South Asia Publisher: Centre forSouth Asian Studies, Year: 2011

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jahangir Tamimi (Contract),; Title: Iqbal Sahib-e-Haal Publisher: Tarteeb Publications, Year: 2011

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jahangir Tamimi (Contract),; Title: Zawaal se Iqbal Tak Publisher: University Press, Lahore, Year: 2011

Naheed S. Goraya,; Title: Issued & Challenges in SAARC Countries Publisher: Lambert Academic Publishing Grmany, Year: 2011

Jafar Riaz Kataria,; Title: Neighbourliness in Lahore Publisher: Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, Year: 2011

Abdul Majid (Co. Author),; Title: Foreign Policy of Neighbouring Countires Publisher: Publishers Emporium, Urdu Bazar, Lahore, Year: 2011

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