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Professor Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Chawla

M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D. QAU, Islamabad, Post-Doc. UK

Dean, Faculty of Arts & Humanities and Professor & Chairman,

Department of History, University of the Punjab, Lahore, has published

numerous research articles in national and international research journals.

He also has presented papers on number of international Conferences. His

major area of interest is History of Modern South Asia and has published

numerous articles in the internationally reputed research journals. He has

also published four books and his book Wavell and the Dying Days of the

Raj, published by OUP in 2012 was awarded Best Book Publication

Award for 2010-2011 on Sep 25, 2013 by HEC, Pakistan. Because of his services to the discipline of

History in Pakistan, he was awarded number of awards, such as HEC Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award

2010-2011, Overseas Ph. D. Scholarship (Split program) 2004-2005 & Punjab University's Best

Teacher’s Award 2005-2007. He has also organized three international conferences and number of

seminars and lectures on different themes and topics related to Arts and Humanities. For further

information, please visit: http://pu.edu.pk/faculty/description/73/Prof-Dr-Muhammad-Iqbal-Chawla.html

Awards

HEC Best Book Publication Award 2010-11 on Sep 25, 2013

HEC Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award 2010-2011

Overseas Ph.D. Scholarship (Split Programme) 2004-2005

Best Teacher‟s Award 2005-2007

Area of Interest

Modern South Asia, Pakistan Movement, History of Pakistan, History of Punjab.

Professional Experience

Dean. Faculty of Arts & Humanities, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

1. From 28 April, 2015 to 13 October 2015.

2. From 14 June, 2013 to 03 January 2014.

3. From 13 October, 2015 to date.

Chairman Department of History & Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab,

1st March 2013 to date.

Acting Chairman 1st March 2012 to 1

st February, 2013.

Professor Department of History & Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab,

4th October, 2009 to date.

Assistant Professor Department of History & Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab,

1st July 1996 to 4

th October 2009.

Lecturer Department of History & Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab,

4th March 1989 to 30

th June 1996.

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Academics

Post Doctorate 2010-2011, University of Southampton, UK.

Ph. D. 2007, Department of History, Quaid-i-Azam University,

Islamabad.

M. Phil. 1988, Department of History, Quaid-i-Azam University,

Islamabad.

M. Sc. 1985, Department of History, Quaid-i-Azam University,

Islamabad.

B.A. 1981, Government College Sargodha

F.A. 1979, Government College Sargodha

Matriculation 1977, Ambala Muslim High School, Sargodha

Research on Chinese Studies

1. “The Symposium on China Studies 2017 (SOCS 2017)” jointly hosted by the Ministry

of Culture (MOC), People's Republic of China and the Chinese Academy of Social

Sciences (CASS), to be held from July 23 to 29, 2017 , China.

2. “Culture Tour Winter Camp for Graduate Students of China and Pakistan”, held at

Nanjing University, Nanjing, China, from December 11-19, 2016.

3. “International Conference on British Commonwealth and Ocean Civilization”, held

at Nanjing University, Nanjing, China, from October 15 to October 17, 2016.

Research Projects

1. HEC - Thematic Research Grants Program 2016-17

2. Sind and the Creation of Pakistan: A Critical Appreciation, Duration

(Punjab University - 4 years)

3. Socio-Economic and Cultural Cooperation between India and Pakistan

with Special Emphasis on Indian and Pakistani Punjab. University of the

Punjab.

4. Research Project (University of the Punjab) 2012

Books Authored

1. Retheorizing the History and Historiography of South Asia, Edited by Prof. Dr.

Muhammad Iqbal Chawla, 2018

2. Socio-Economic Cooperation Between India and Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects,

(Edited by Muhammad Iqbal Chawla) Feb, 2016.

3. Wavell and the Dying Days of Raj, Britain’s Penultimate Viceroy, (2011) Karachi:

Oxford University Press.

4. A Study of Islamic Writings in Pakistan, (1991) Lahore: Alnoor Press.

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Reviewer for Journals

Central Asia

Royal Asiatic Society, United Kingdom

Journal of Pakistan Historical Society, Karachi

Biannual Research Journal of Area Study Centre (Russia, China and Central Asia)

University of Peshawar.

Books Reviewed

Sikandar Hayat, Aspects of Pakistan Movement, Pakistan Perspectives, Vol. 21,

No.2, July-December 2016, 3rd revised and expanded edition, published by

National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, Islamabad, 2016, pp.330,

Sikandar Hayat, “The Charismatic Leader: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the

Creation of Pakistan”, South Asian Studies, Vol. 28, No. 1 January-June 2013, pp. 261-

263.

Sunita Dwivedi, “Buddha in Central Asia – A Travelogue”, Pakistan Journal of History

and Culture, Vol. XXXVI, No. 2, 2013, pp. 139-144.

Training

History/Law Short Course at Boston College, United States: 1995.

Indigenous on-Campus Training Program for Management Team by HEC,

October 27-31, 2014.

As Dean, Training for Leadership at University of Leicester, USA, 2017.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

International Publications

1. (2016) “Mountbatten‟s Response to the Communal Riots in the Punjab, 20 March

to 15 August 1947: An Overview” Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society / First View

Article / August 2016, pp 1 - 24DOI: 10.1017/S1356186316000225, Published

online: 29 July 2016.

2. (2014) The Punjab Disturbances of 1946-47: Revisited, Journal of Applied

Environmental and Biological Sciences, Special Issue 9 (ICCSS-14) (C), 4 (9S) pp.1-

6, September 12, 2014, 2014 (Impact Factor in 2014 - 0.702) (www.textroad.com,

ISSN: 2090-4274).

3. (2011) “Role of the Majlis-i-Ahrar Islam-Hind in the Kashmir Movement of

1931”, Pakistaniaat: A Journal of Pakistan Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2, University of North

Texas, USA, Spring 2009.

4. (2009) “Wavell‟s Breakdown Plan, 1945-1947: An Appraisal” Journal of Punjab

Studies, volume 16 Number 2, University of California, USA, spring 2009.

5. (2007) “Punjab Politics and Wavell Plan,” Journal of Punjab Studies, Volume 14

Number 1, University of California, USA, Spring 2007.

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National Publications

1. (2017) “Islamic Welfare State: A Critique Of Parvez‟s Ideas About Islam” Pakistan

Economic and Social Review,(HEC Recognized) Volume 55, No. 2 (Winter 2017),

pp. 309-326

2. (2017) “A History Of Visual Art In Pakistan: Studying The Resistance Against

Zia-Ul-Haq‟s Military Regime”, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, (HEC

Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 54, No.2, July-December, 2017.

pp. 225-238.

3. (2017) “Era Of “Reconciliation” In Pakistan, 2006-2017: A Critical Reappraisal”,

Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the

Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 54, No.2, July-December, 2017. pp. 239-248

4. (2017) “From Communitarianism to Communalism, Identity Positioning in late

Nineteenth Century Lahore: An appraisal”, Journal of the Research Society of

Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 54, No.1,

January-June, 2017. pp. 21-37

5. (2017) “History and Development of Lyallpur 1890-1947”, Journal of the

Research Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Vol. 54, No.1, January-June, 2017. Pp. 98-115.

6. (2017) “One Belt One Road Summit 2017 and its implications for CPEC: An

overview”, A Research Journal of South Asian Studies, (HEC Recognized)Vol. 32,

No. 2, July – December, 2017, pp.277 – 284.

7. (2017) “The Khalistan Movement of 1984: A Critical Appreciation”, A Research

Journal of South Asian Studies, (HEC Recognized) Vol. 32, No. 1, January – June

2017, pp.81 – 90.

8. (2016) “Pakistan-China Relations from Distant Past to the Present: A History of

the Silk Route” Journal of Political Studies, (HEC Recognized)Vol. 23, Issue - 2,

2016, pp. 561:570

9. (2016) “Can the Principle of Coexistence between India and Pakistan Help to

Achieve Peace and Prosperity in the region?”, Journal of the Research Society of

Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 53, No.2, July-

December, 2016. pp. 208-219.

10. (2016) “A History of Sindh from a Regional Perspective: Sindh and Making of

Pakistan”, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University

of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 53, No.1, January-June 2016. pp. 251-267

11. (2016) “Female Sufism in Pakistan: A Case Study of Bibi Pakdaman” Pakistan --

Vision, (HEC Recognized) Pakistan Study Center, University of the Punjab, Vol. 17,

No. 1. Lahore. pp. 224-247

12. (2016) “Maulana Azad and the Demand for Pakistan: A Reappraisal” Journal of

Pakistan Historical Society, (HEC Recognized) Vol. LXIV, No. 3. July-Sept 2016.

pp. 7-24

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13. (2016 ) “Comparative study of two progressive contemporary Muslims scholars:

Abdessalam Yassine and Parvez” A Research Journal of South Asian Studies, (HEC

Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore, Vol. 31, No. 1, January – June 2016,

pp.7 – 20.

14. (2015) “Mughal - Sikh Relations: Revisited” Journal of the Research Society of

Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 52, No.2, July-

December 2015. pp. 165-181

15. (2015) “Islamization in Pakistan: An Overview” Journal of the Research Society

of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 52, No.1,

January-June 2015. Pp. 265-281

16. (2015) “Intellectual Resistance to Extremism in Pakistan: A Historical Discourse”

An International Journal of South Asian Studies, (HEC Recognized) University of the

Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 30, No.2, July – December 2015, pp. 117 – 124.

17. (2015) “Sufism and Sufi Practices in Pakistan: A Case Study of „Notan Wali

Sarkar (1917-1994)”, An International Journal of South Asian Studies, (HEC

Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 30, No.1, January-June 2015, pp.

7-14.

18. (2014) “Revisiting the Mountbatten‟s Viceroyalty” Journal of the Research

Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 51,

No.2, July-December 2014.

19. (2014) “The Interim Government in India in 1946-1947 – A Fresh Light” Journal

of Pakistan Historical Society, (HEC Recognized) Karachi Vol. LXII, No. 2. April-

June 2014,

20. (2012) “Prelude to the Accession of the Kalat State to Pakistan in 1948: An

Appraisal” Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized)

University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 49, No.2, July December 2012.

21. (2011) “Mountbatten and the NWFP Referendum: Revisited” Journal of the

Research Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Vol. 48, No.1. January-June 2011.

22. (2009) “Wavell‟s Relations with His Majesty‟s Government (October 1943-

March 1947) “South Asian Studies” A Research Journal of South Asian Studies,

(HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 24, No. 1.

23. (2009) “Wavell and Muslim Politics in Punjab-Expulsion of Khisar Hayat Tiwana

from the Muslim League (1944)” Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, (HEC

Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol. 46, No.1.

24. (2008) “Picture of Muslim Politics in India before Wavell‟s Viceroyalty” Journal

of The Research Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab,

Lahore. Vol. 45, No.1.

25. (2007) “Wavell and the Cabinet Mission Plan 1944” Journal of The Research

Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Lahore. Vol.

XXXXIV, No. 2.

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26. (2006) “Wavell‟s Viceroyalty (1943-1947): A Missing Link in Historical

Literature” The Historian, Volume 4, Number 1&2, G. C. College University,

Lahore, January-December, 2006.

27. (2005) “Second Simla Conference 1946: an Appraisal”, Pakistan Journal of

History and Culture, (HEC Recognized) Vol. XXVI, No. 2. Islamabad.

28. (2005) “Fatima Jinnah and Pakistan‟s Foreign Policy: An Appraisal” Journal of

The Research Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) Vol. XXXXII, No.

3.University of the Punjab, Lahore.

29. (2003) “Research on Middle East in Pakistan: A Case Study of History

Department, University of the Punjab.” Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan,

(HEC Recognized) Vol. XXXX, No. 1.University of the Punjab. Lahore.

30. (2002) “Quaid-i-Azam and Rajagopalachari Formula”, South Asian Studies,

(HEC Recognized)Vol.17, No.1, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the

Punjab, Lahore Pakistan.

31. (2000) “Wavell‟s Breakdown Plan”, Journal of the Punjab University Historical

Society, (HEC Recognized) University of the Punjab, Vol.XXV. Lahore.

32. (2000) “Ghulam Ahmed Parwez: His Islamic Political Views: A Critique”,

Alsiyasa: A Journal of Politics, Society and Culture, (HEC Recognized) Department

of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Issue II. Lahore.

33. (2000) “Quaid-I-Azam and the Rowlatt Act” Pakistan Vision, (HEC Recognized)

Pakistan Study Center, University of the Punjab, Vol. I, No. 2. Lahore.

34. (1999) “Quaid-I-Azam and the Simla Conference”, Journal of the Research

Society of Pakistan, (HEC Recognized) Vol., XXVI, No. 3. Lahore.

35. (1997) “From Shah Wali Ullah to Iqbal: Glimpses of Indo-Muslim Thoughts”,

Punjab Journal of Archaeology and History, (HEC Recognized) No 1, Directorate

General of Archaeology, Government of the Punjab, Lahore.

36. (1993) “Foreign Policy of Pakistan with super powers during Prime Minister

Liaquat‟s era,” South Asian Studies, (HEC Recognized) Vol. XXI, Number 1, Center

for South Asian Punjab University, Lahore.

37. (1990) “Pro-Turkish feelings of Muhammad Ali Jauhar as reflected in his letters”,

South Asian Studies, (HEC Recognized) Center for South Asian Studies, Vol. XXI,

No. 2, Punjab University, Lahore.

38. (1989) “G. A. Parvez: A. Modern Muslim Thinker: His Quranic interpretations of

social values”, Journal of Punjab University Historical Society, (HEC Recognized)

History Department, Punjab University, Vol. XXIII, No. 4, Lahore.

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Member of Panel of Selection Board

University of the Punjab,

Bahauddin Zakaria University, Multan

Government College University, Lahore

Government College University, Faisalabad

Government College University, Sargodha

University of Sargodha

Lahore College WU

Peshawar University

Member of the Bodies/Organizations

1. Member Board of Studies in Gender Studies, Department of Gender Studies, Bahauddin

Zakariya University, Multan.

2. Elected Member of Board of Governor, Center for South Asian Studies, University of the

Punjab.

3. HEC Curriculum of Pakistan Studies BS/MS 2014.

4. HEC Curriculum of History BS & MS 2014.

5. External Member, Board of Faculty, School of Advance Studies, UMT, Lahore.

6. Convener and Member Board of Studies in History, Punjab University Lahore.

7. Board of Studies in History, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad.

8. Board of Studies in History, Government College University, Lahore.

9. Board of Studies in History, Government College University, Sargodha.

10. Board of Studies in History, Government College University, Faisalabad.

11. Board of Studies in History, University of Jamshoru, Khairpur.

12. Board of Studies in History, University of Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad.

Member Board of Governors

1. Member Board of Governors, South Asian Studies Centre University of the Punjab, Lahore.

2. Member Board of Governors, Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

3. Member Board of Governors, Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Peshawar,

Peshawar.

4. Member Board of Governors, Pakistan Study Centre, University of Sindh, Jamshoru.

5. Member Board of Governors, Pakistan Study Centre, University of Allama Iqbal Open

University, Islamabad.

6. Member Board of Studies, Government College University, Faisalabad.

Revision of Syllabi

As a member of Board of Studies in the subject of History in Punjab University; G.C. University

Lahore; G. C. University Sargodha and G.C University Faisalabad, prepared/ revised Ph. D, M.

Phil., M. A. Pakistan Studies, M. A. History and M. A. Archaeology Courses.

Theses Supervised

Area Research: Modern History of South Asia & Middle East and Europe.

M. A. (59)

M. Phil (60)

Ph. D (07)

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Work Shops.

Attended following workshops and presented papers.

1. 2002, Workshop on M. A. Pakistan Studies, A.I.O.U. Lahore Campus.

2. 2002, Workshop on M. A. History, A.I.O.U. Lahore Campus.

3. 2003, Workshop on M. A. Pakistan Studies, A.I.O.U. Lahore Campus.

4. 2003, Workshop on M. A. Pakistan Studies, A.I.O.U. Lahore Campus.

5. 2004, Workshop on M. A. History, A.I.O.U. Lahore Campus.

Meetings Attended.

National Curriculum Revision Committee Final Meeting in Pakistan on March 27-29, 2013 at

HEC Regional Center, Peshawar.

HEC, Accreditation/Inspection Committee , Visit the University of Sufism & Modern Sciences,

Bhitshah is planned on September 16, 2017 (Saturday) at 1000 hrs.

American History Course in USA

Summer Institute in Law in American History: 30 June 12 August 1995, the Boston

College/United States Information Agency, MA, USA.

Evaluations & Recommendations

1. Govt. College University, Faisalabad, Evaluation of Dr. Javed Salyana for the Post of

Professor of History / Pakistan Studies, 2016.

2. University of Sargodha, Evaluation of Project, Title: “Migration and the development of

Faisalabad and Sargodha: the trajectories of population, settlement and citizenship”

Muhammad Abrar Zahoor, Sep. 23, 2016.

3. University of Gujrat, evaluation of Dr. Rana Ejaz for the post of Professor of Political

Science & Interactional Relations, 2016.

4. University of Balochistan, evaluation of Dr. Kaleem Ullah Barrech for the post of

Associate Professor of History, April, 2015.

5. Lahore College for Women University, Evaluation of Sumaira Noureen for the Post of

Associate Professor (BPS-20) History, 2015.

6. University of Peshawar, Department of History, Evaluation of Dr. Javaid Iqbal and Dr.

Slaman Bangash for Associate Professor. Feb 20, 2014

7. Bahauddin Zakariay University, Multan, Evaluation of the Case of Dr. Muhammad

Javaid Akhtar for the post of Associate Professor of Gender Studies. Feb 20, 2014

8. Allama Iqbal Open University, Article Reviewed “The Early Muslim (The Arab)

Contribution to the Development of Historiographical Tradition and Methods: A Critical

Appraisal” 6 Feb, 2014.

9. Sindh University, Jamshoro, Evaluation of Mrs. Farzana Baloch for the Post of Professor

in Pakistan Study Center. 25-10-2013

10. Sargodha University, Department of History & Pakistan Studies, Evaluated Thesis titled

“Women Parliamentarians and National Legislature of Pakistan (2002-2007)” by Ahmad

Hassan

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Conference Report

Conference Report on “24th International Pakistan History Conference: History and

Historiography of South Asia, 14-16 April, 2014, Lahore” , Quarterly Journal of Pakistan

Historical Society, July-September 2014, Vol LXII, No. 3, pp. 107-110

National & International Conferences Organized

1. International Conference on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Political, Economic

and Social Perspectives September 11th – 13

th, 2017, at Department of History &

Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

2. 24th International Pakistan History Conference: History & Historiography of South

Asia held on April 14th – 16th, 2014, at Department of History & Pakistan Studies,

University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

3. International Conference on Socio-Economic Cooperation between India and Pakistan

held on 25th-27

th November, 2013, at Department of History & Pakistan Studies,

University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

International Conferences Attended

1. International Conference on “Ambedkar‟s Missiono f Annihilation of Caste and Present

Situation”, by Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation in collaboration with Centre for

South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, held on January 25, 2018.

2. International Conference on “China Towards 2050: New Era, New Thought, New

Journey”, by 7th World Forum on Chinese Studies, held on December 10-11, 2017,

Shanghai, China.

3. International Conference titled: 46th Annual Conference on South Asia to be held at the

University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA on October 26-28, 2017 “Theorizing the Plural

society: Sir Fazl-i-Husain‟s role in the Colonial Punjab”.

4. “The Symposium on China Studies 2017 (SOCS 2017)” jointly hosted by the Ministry of

Culture (MOC), People's Republic of China and the Chinese Academy of Social

Sciences (CASS), to be held from July 23 to 29, 2017 , China.

5. Inauguration Ceremony of The Exhibition Entitled: Alexander the Great Meets the

Buddha hosted by INTERART Channel Organizing Committee, Seoul, Korea, to be held

from June 29 to 30th September, 2017,.

6. “Leadership Program” organized by Punjab Higher Education Department‟ with Partner

Universities at UK to be held from May 14 to May 24, 2017.

7. “International Scientific Conference” of the Foundation of Imam Abdessalam Yassine for

Studies and Research in Istanbul, Turkey to be held on 16-17 January, 2016.

8. “Culture Tour Winter Camp for Graduate Students of China and Pakistan”, held at

Nanjing University, Nanjing, China, from December 11-19, 2016.

9. “International Conference on British Commonwealth and Ocean Civilization”, held at

Nanjing University, Nanjing, China, from October 15 to October 17, 2016.

10. “24th European Conference on South Asian Studies (ECSAS2016)” held on 27-30 July,

2016 at University of Warsaw, Poland.

11. “SAARC Literary Festival” by the Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literatures at

Agra, India, held from 13, 14, 15 February, 2015.

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12. “75th Session of Indian History Congress” by Delhi University, India from 28-30

December 2014.

13. “International Festival of Sufism” by the Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literatures,

held from 17 to 19 October, 2014, Jaipur, India.

14. International Conference on “Computational and Social Sciences” to be held on 26-28

August, 2014 at, Rize, Turkey.

15. BASAS Conference 2011, !1-13 April, University of Southampton(UK)

16. PRG, University of Cambridge, 27 October, 2010.

National Conferences Attended

1. Two Day International Conference, “Changing Regional Political Dynamics in South

Asia, by Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Jan 17-18,

2018.

2. Two Day International Conference, “Afkaar-e-Taza” Organized by IT University, Lahore

on 13-14 Jan, 2018.

3. “A Two Day Literary Festival” Organized by GC University Faisalabad on 23rd

and 24th

February 2017.

4. Three Days International Conference “History of Sindh”

5. Two Day International Conference, “Afkaar-e-Taza” Organized by IT University, Lahore

2016.

6. “2nd

International Social Sciences Conference 2016 Social Sciences Research in Post

Modern Times”, Allama Iqbal Open University, 28-29 December, 2016

7. “Two Days Training Workshop “Research Methods in Social Sciences” by Department

of History & Pakistan Studies, GC University Faisalabad, held on December 29th and

30th, 2016

8. Bara Gali Summer Camp, University of Peshawar “The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan

and Its Amendments: Theory and Practice” held in May 2015 by, The Department of

History, University of Peshawar.

9. “25th International History Conference “Trends in South Asian History” held on

December 29-31, 2015, by Pakistan Historical Society and University of Karachi.

10. “International Conference on Management, Education And Social Sciences Research

ICMESSR”, held on April 04-05, 2015, Karachi,

11. National Conference on Post 2013 General Elections in Pakistan: Challenges and Options

“2013 General Elections in Pakistan: New Actors in Politics” March 13, 2014.

12. International Conference on “Balochistan: History and Culture” NIHCR, Islamabad,

April 28-30, 2014.

13. International Conference on “International Punjabi Sufi Conference” Govt. Post Graduate

College for Women, Wahdat Colony, Lahore, 11-12 March, 2014.

14. 6th Nazariya-e-Pakistan Annual Conference: “Pakistan key Islami mumalik se talauqat

aur almi siyasi manzar-namah”, Nazariya-e-Pakistan Trust, Lahore February 20-22, 2014.

15. International Conference on, “History of Colonial and Post-Colonial South Asia: Trends

and Issues”, University of Karachi, March 12-13, 2013,

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16. International Conference on, “Pak-Afghan Transit Trade Agreement: Dynamics,

Challenges and Prospects” University of Peshawar, 16-17 May, 2012

17. Global Dialogue on the Advancement of the Humanities in Muslim Societies, 2nd

January

2012, Lahore University of Management Sciences.

18. International History Conference on Historiography on South Asia, 28-30 October, 2011,

Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad.

19. International Conference on Pakistan, University of the Punjab, 24-25 October 2011)

20. Seminar on “Prevention and Preservation of Gandhara Arts in Pakistan”, April 9-10,

2009, Islamabad Club, Islamabad.

21. “International Conference on Punjab”, Punjab University, Lahore Pakistan, December

29-31, 2008.

22. „International Conference on Islamic Civilization,‟ Punjab University, Lahore Pakistan,

2006.

23. “International Conference on Punjab and Raj‟, G. C University Lahore, 5-7 March 2006

24. “International Symposium on the recent Discoveries of Gandhara in Pakistan”, 4-6

September 2005, Swat, Pakistan.

25. “International Conference on Madr-i-Millat, Fatima Jinnah”, Islamabad, 29-30 July 2003.

26. “International Conference on Allama Mohammad Iqbal”, Iqbal Academy, Lahore

Pakistan, April 19-23, 2003

27. “First Conference on Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah”, Sheikhupura College,

Pakistan, 2002

Lectures & Seminars Attended

1. Workshop on Ancient Silk Road, A communication between China and India, by History

College, Nanjing University, July 31, 2017.

2. South Asian Lecture Series: China-Pakistan Relations: A Historical Perspective, by

Center for South Asian Studies, Center for Global Studies and World History, Shanghai

University, December 11, 2017

3. History Seminar: South Asia: Religion, State and Society, Comsats Institute of

Information Technology, 8th December, 2014

4. International Conference on “Colonial and Post-Colonial Punjab”, Department of History

Government College University, Lahore, 17-18 November, 2014.

5. “International Festival on Sufism” by FOSWAL Jaipur, India, held from 17 to 19

October, 2014.

6. International Conference “The 2014 Indian Elections: Implications for domestic politics

and Indo-Pakistan Relations, from June 27 – 28 November, 2014.

7. International Conference “Quaid-i-Azam” at Quaid-i-Azam Academy Karachi from June

18 – 20, 2013.

8. Weekly Seminar Series December 2004-February 2005, History Department, SOAS,

University of London, UK.

9. Weekly Seminar Series December 2004-February 2005, History Department, Oxford

University, Oxford UK.

10. Lectures/Seminar Series 2003-2006, Pakistan Studies Centre, Punjab University Lahore

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11. Lectures/Seminar Series 1989-2006, History Department, Punjab University Lahore.

12. “National Seminar on Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah”, 28-29 July 1998, Quaid-i-

Azam University, Islamabad.

13. Seminars on “Historical Research in Pakistan: Problems and Prospects”, 22-23 December

1993, Department of History, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Workshops / Lectures / Seminars Conducted

1. “Sufis / Rishis in Kashmir: Lal Ded and Her Legacy” by Prof. Agnieszka Kuszewska,

University of Warsaw, Poland at Seminar Room, Department of History, University of

the Punjab, Lahore, on 17th March, 2015.

2. “Bairam Khan: Symbol of Devotion & Mughal Hegemony” by Dr. Hasan Beg,

(Adembra, Scotland), at Seminar Room, Department of History, University of the Punjab,

Lahore, on 17th March, 2015.

3. “The Making of Islamabad” by Dr. Markus Daechsel, (Royal Holloway University of

London), at Seminar Room, Department of History, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on

22nd

November, 2014.

4. “Women activism in Pakistan” by Dr. Pippa Virdee, Head of Department of History, De-

Montfort University, UK, at Seminar Room, Department of History, University of the

Punjab, Lahore, on 19th November, 2014.

5. “Intellectual Resistance Against Colonialism” Dr. Hassan Imam, Aligarh Muslim

University, India, at Seminar Room, Department of History, University of the Punjab,

Lahore, 20th November 2014.

6. “Research Methodology e.g. How to write a literature review” by Dr. Mathew Nelson,

SOAS, UK, at Seminar Room, Department of History, University of the Punjab, Lahore,

on 15th November, 2014.

7. “The Crimean Khanate: Its History and Chancery” by Prof. Dariusz Klodziejczyk,

Professor of History, (University of Warsaw, at Seminar ), Seminar Room, Department of

History, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 6th October, 2014.

8. “Contemporary Problems in South Asia: Challenges and Responses” by Prof. Dr. Piotr

Belcerowicz, (University of Warsaw), Seminar Room, Department of History, University

of the Punjab, Lahore, on 15 October, 2014.

9. “Tehrik-e-Anjuman-e-Punjab and the revivalism of Urdu Language” Prof. Dr. Tahir

Kamran.

10. “Research Problems in Pakistan” by Prof. Dr. Sikandar Hayat Khan, Seminar Room,

Department of History, University of the Punjab, Lahore, March 12, 2013.

11. “Pakistan and Siyasi Tabdeeli ka Mahol (Sir Ganga Ram Foundation)” Under-graduate

Block, Punjab University, New Campus, Lahore, on 23, Dec, 2013.

12. “1st One Day Workshop organized for the Teachers of History For the orientation of

History subject and also for Paper Marking / Checking” Organized by the Department of

History & Pakistan Studies, on Wednesday, September 26th, 2013.

13. “A Brief History of Buddhism: How Buddhism spread to all Asia” by Prof. Dr. Piotr

Belcerowicz, (University of Warsaw), Seminar Room, Department of History, University

of the Punjab, Lahore, 16 October 2013.

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14. “Are Human Rights Universal” by Prof. Dr. Piotr Belcerowicz, (University of Warsaw),

Seminar Room, Department of History, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 09 October

2013.

15. “Post-2014 Challenges for South Asia: Selected Problems of Regional Security” by Dr.

Agnieszka Kuszewska, (University of Warsaw), Seminar Room, Department of History,

University of the Punjab, Lahore, 08 October 2013.

16. “Modern State, Citizenship, Multiculturalism and Globalization” by Francis Robinson,

Seminar Room, Department of History & Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab,

Lahore.” 26 February, 2013.

17. “Separatist Movement in Emergence of Women in Pakistani Politics” by Pippa Virdee,

Seminar Room, Department of History & Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab,

Lahore. 16 January, 2013.

18. “Religious Liberty and Diversity in the United States” by Prof. Shabbir Mansoori

Seminar Room, Department of History & Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab,

Lahore. 07 June, 2012.

19. “Research in Pakistan: problems and prospect” by Dr. Sikandar Hayat, Professor /

Chairman History Department Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, for MA. Pakistan

Studies students, on 9 February 2005, at History Department Punjab University Lahore.

20. “Islam/Terrorism and the West” by Dr. Iftikhar Haidar Malik, Professor Baath

University, UK, for M.A. M. Phil. Ph. D students, on 4 May 2005, at History Department

Punjab University Lahore.

21. “Two-Nation Theory” by Sharif-ul-Mujahid, Professor Karachi University,

22. Karachi for M. Phil. Ph. D students, on 12 December 2004, at History Department Punjab

University Lahore.