Is Pakistan a Medieval State? Demystifying Muslim Political Culture in South Asia
Explore the historical roots of Muslim political culture, spanning from the end of the Gupta Empire to the rise of the Mughal Empire, and find how these medieval dynamics intersect with modern-day politics, identity, and state-building in Pakistan. Join us for a discussion that bridges the past with the present, offering fresh perspectives on history’s impact on Pakistan’s state and society.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Fouzia Farooq Ahmed is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. With a distinguished academic career, she is currently serving as the TORCH Global Visiting Professor (2024-25) at the University of Oxford. Dr. Ahmed’s expertise lies in South Asian history, particularly the intersections of politics, identity, and culture. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary insights, making her a leading voice in understanding the region’s rich and complex past.
About the Moderator:
Having previously worked at NUST, Dilawar Hussain is presently serving as visiting faculty at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, where he teaches courses on constitutional and parliamentary history of Pakistan. He has worked as a research fellow at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, Scotland. His areas of specialization include parliamentary, political, constitutional and electoral history of Pakistan.
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The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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