Course Contents

I) Bureaucracy  Meaning and features of Bureaucracy  Merits and Demerits of Bureaucracy in Pakistan  Role of Bureaucracy in the politics of Pakistan II) Political parties  Major Features of Party System in Pakistan  Review of the Program and performance of the major political parties III) Judiciary  Role of the judiciary in Political and Constitutional Issues of Pakistan IV) Pressure groups  Ulema  Civil society  Media  Trade Unions  Professional Groups V) Political parties  Representation and elections

Course Synopsis

Course Description: The purpose of the course is to acquaint the students with the major political dynamics in Pakistan like bureaucracy, political parties, pressure groups, and the judiciary. It also aims to inculcate the capability among the students to analyze the dynamics of politics in Pakistan. This course mainly focuses on the approaches to the study of the political phenomenon.

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: This course will prepare the students for active citizenship and demonstrate an ongoing interest in national politics *students will be able to understand the structure and operation of different institutions within the political system of Pakistan *students will be able to identify specific ways in which an individual can participate meaningfully in political and social activities.