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Dr. Sultan Mahmood

Dr. Sultan Mahmood

Dr. Sultan Mahmood is a Pakistani social scientist, scholar and academic expert in political and constitutional history of Pakistan. He is noted for his doctoral research on the democracy in Pakistan. He was founding head of the Department of Pakistan Studies at Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Pakistan (former Havelian Campus of the Hazara University). He has been working as Associate Professor at the Department of Pakistan Studies of Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Pakistan.[10]

Native name
BornKhalabat, Haripur
ResidenceAbbottabad, KPK,Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
EducationDoctor ofPhilosophy(PhD)
Alma materNational Institute of Pakistan Studies,Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad

Education and Fields of Interest

Dr.Mahmood

completed his PhD from National Institute of Pakistan Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad in 2010 on the topic of "Nature and Functioning of Democracy in Pakistan (1985-1999)". His PhD thesis was supervised by Dr. Riaz Ahmad, former director of National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research in Islamabad, and evaluated by Dr. Louis D.Hayes of the University of Montana, Dr. B. R. Burg of the Arizona State University and Dr. Pippa Virdee of De Monfort University. Previously he had completed his MSc Pakistan Studies from the same institution in 1994. He was sole selected candidate for M.Phil Pakistan Studies at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad in Fall Semester 1998. Due to his exeptional academic performance, hìs M.Phil was converted into PhD in 1999. His areas of specialization are "Political and Constitutional Development of Pakistan", "Political Parties and Elections in Pakistan" and "Islamization in Pakistan". Before joining Quaid-i-Azam University, he has remained the student of Government Higher Secondary School Tarbela Township, Government Postgraduate College Abbottabad and Government College Haripur.

Career

He established the Department of Pakistan Studies at Hazara University Havelian Campus (now Abbottabad University of Science and Technology) in difficult circumstances with scarce resources in October 2013. The department flourished and strengthened consistently under his dynamic and enthusiastic leadership and now this department offers the programs of PhD, M.Phil, MSc and BS in Pakistan Studies. Before joining Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, he has been serving at the Department of Political Science of Hazara University Mansehra (2011–2013), Department of Commerce & Management Sciences of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (1996–2011) and MRF Degree Science College, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra (1995–1996) as Lecturer/ Assistant Professor. He has been supervising all of the academic activities of Pakistan Studies at Hazara University from 2011 to 2013 and played pivotal role in starting the programs of MSc, MPhil and PhD Pakistan Studies at Hazara University Mansehra.

Publications

Books

  1. Sultan Mahmood, 'Ethnic Mobilization and Efforts to Establish New Provinces in Pakistan: Case Study of the Movement for Hazara Province', in The Politics of Ethnicity and Federalism in Pakistan, ed. Ryan Brasher, Karachi: Oxford University Press, 2020, pp.141-156. [9]

Research Journals

  1. 'Constitutional and Political Heritage of Pakistan: An Analysis in Democratic Perspective', Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol.3 (3), August 2014, pp. 164–171.

  2. 'Voting Behaviour of Students in Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad: A Case Study of Elections 2013', The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Vol.2, No.8, August 2014, pp. 145–153.

  3. 'Struggle for Islamic State and Society: An Analysis of Syed Ahmad Shaheed’s Jihad Movement', Pakistan Annual Research Journal, Vol.50, 2014, pp. 175–188.

  4. 'Role of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the Indian Round Table Conference (1930-32)', Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol.5 (1), February 2016, pp. 105–112.

  5. 'Management of Local Affairs in Colonial India: Analysis of Local Self Government'; Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education, Vol.5 (2), April 2016.pp.85-92

  6. 'Role of Social Media in Political Education and Mobilization: Analysis of Arab Spring in the Paradigm of Youth Bulge Theory', Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education, Vol.5 (2), April 2016.

  7. 'Democracy, Islam and Pakistan: A Study in Theoretical and Constitutional Perspective', Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol.5 (2), May 2016, pp. 207–214.

  8. 'Indian Influence in Afghanistan and its Impacts on Pakistan', Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol.5 (2), May 2016, pp. 215–221.

  9. 'Educational System Of Pakistan: Critical Analysis in Islamic Perspective', Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education, Vol.5 (3),July 2016, pp. 96–103.

  10. 'Management Of Local Government In Pakistan: An Analysis of Musharraf Era', Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education, Vol.5 (3), July 2016, pp. 104–111.

  11. 'Ummat-i-Muslima Ka Urooj-o-Zawal: Iqbal Ki Nazar Main [Urdu: Rise and Fall of Muslim Ummah: In the Light of Iqbal’s Views]', Arts and Letters, Vol. 16, 2016, pp.748-762.

  12. 'Allama Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Voyage from Indian Nationalism to Muslim Separatism', Pakistan: Annual Research Journal, Vol.52, 2016, pp.107-127.

  13. 'Islam and Democracy: In the Light of Thoughts of Maulana Abu Ala Mawdudi', Al-Hamd Islamica, Vol.3, Issue 1, Jan-June 2016, pp. 17-31.

  14. 'Islam and the Judicial System of Pakistan', Al-Hamd Islamica, Vol.3, Issue 2, July-December 2016, pp. 01-11.

  15. ‘Aazadi-i-Niswan Ka Tasawwar: Allama Mohammad Iqbal Kay Afkar-o-Khiyalaat Ka Tajzia [Urdu: Concept of Women’s Freedom: Analysis of the Views and Thoughts of Allama Mohammad Iqbal], Majallah Tareekh-o-Saqafat, October 2016-March 2017, pp.121-139.

  16. ‘Fikr-i-Iqbal Ki Roshni Main Nojwan Nasal Kay Liay Shaheen Batur-i-Ilamat’ [Urdu: Eagle as a Symbol for Young Generation: In the Light of Iqbal’s Thought], Khyaban, Spring 2018, pp.140-152.

  17. ‘Nationalism and Democracy: A Comparative Analysis of Allama Iqbal And Abul Ala Mawdudi’, Pakistan Journal of Humanities & Social Science Research, Volume No. 01, Issue No. 02 (December, 2018), pp. 01-16.

  18. ‘Islamization and Constitutional Amendments in Pakistan: A Case Study of 15th Amendment Bill’, Pakistan: Annual Research Journal, Vol.54, 2018, pp.66-82.

  19. ‘Impacts of Hindu Wedding Culture: An Appraisal of Current Wedding Trends in Pakistan’, Pakistan Journal of Society, Education and Language, Vol.6 (2), July 2020, pp.119-130.

  20. 'Islam, Secularism and Idea of Pakistan',Al-Azhar, Volume 7, Issue 2, July- December, 2021, pp.70-81.

Supervision of Research Scholars

He has supervised 51 M.Phil & PhD theses of the scholars of Hazara University Mansehra, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Qurtaba University Peshawar and Al-Khair University AJK. Following are major Research Theses supervised by him:

PhD

  1. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan (1998-2015)
  1. U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Pakistan (2008-2016): A Critical Analysis
  1. 18th Constitutional Amendment and Decentralization in Pakistan: A Study of Center Province Relations
  1. Change and Continuity of Electoral Trends In Pakistan: An Analysis of General Elections 2018
  1. Opposition Politics in Pakistan: A Study of Emerging Trends (2008-2018)

M.Phil

  1. Indo-Afghan Relations Post 9/11: Impacts on Pakistan
  1. General Elections in Pakistan: A Case Study of 1990 Elections
  1. Nature and Working of Democracy in Pakistan 2008-2012
  1. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Response to Security Threats After 9/11
  1. The Socio-Economic and Political Impacts of FCR On Fata
  1. An Analytical Study of Local Self Government System In Pakistan With Special Focus on Musharraf’s Local Government Ordinance
  1. Arab Uprising in Middle East And North Africa: The Role Of Social Media
  1. Religious Politics in Pakistan: Case Study of Qazi Hussain Ahmad
  1. Democracy and Political Parties: A Case Study of Jamat-E-Islami in Pakistan
  1. Politics of Alliances In Pakistan: Case Study Of Mutahidda Majlis-i-Amal
  1. Religious and Secular Politics In Pakistan
  1. Impacts Of Siachin Issue on Pakistan
  1. An Appraisal of Pakistan’s Policy Towards Afghanistan After 9/11
  1. An Analysis of Religious Influence on Us Policy Towards Israel-Palestine
  1. Role of Political Parties In National Integration In Pakistan (1947-1971)
  1. Institutional Mechanism to Resolve Conflicts In Federal States: A Comparative Study of Contemporary Pakistan and India
  1. A Study of Charter Of Democracy and Its Impact on the Political System Of Pakistan
  1. Regional Organization In World Politics: A Case Study of Arab League
  1. The Impact Of Political Instability on Tourism & Hotel Industry In District Swat
  1. Iran’s Nuclear Program and Its Implication for the Arab World
  1. Electoral Malpractices in Pakistan (2002-2013)
  1. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Towards India During Nawaz Sharif Government (1997-1999)
  1. Women’s Political Participation In KPK from 2001 To 2013
  1. The Role Of SAARC In Regional Integration
  1. Role Of Jamaat-I-Islami in the Islamization of State and Society In Pakistan
  1. Muslim Political Thought on Indian Independence From Colonial Rule: Case Study Of Moulana Madoodi
  1. Political Trends in Pakistani Poetry: Case Study of Faiz Ahmad Faiz
  1. Impacts of 9/11 on Religious Politics of Pakistan
  1. Role of Military in The Foreign Policy Of Pakistan: 1988-1993
  1. Democracy and Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan:1999-2013
  1. Taliban Regime in Afghanistan and Its Socio-Political Impact On Pakistan (1996-2001)
  1. Challenges for The Jihad Movement of Syed Ahmad Shaheed
  1. Democracy in Political Parties In Pakistan: A Comparative Study of Jamaat-e-Islami And Pakistan People’s Party
  1. Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) Analysis Of Religious Stakeholders in Polio Vaccination In Mansehra (Kpk)
  1. Sino-Us Interests In Pakistan: A Study in Regional Perspective (2013-18)
  1. Feudalism and Democracy in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis
  1. Socio-Economic Problems of the Effectees Of Tarbela Dam
  1. CPEC: Prospects And Challenge For The Economic Development Of Hazara Division
  1. Interaction of Islam and Democracy In Pakistan: A Study Of Objectives Resolution
  1. Gawadar Port and Resistance Movement In Balochistan: A Critical Analysis
  1. The Impact of 18th Amendment on Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  1. Pakistan-Turkey Relations (2014-2020)
  1. Constitutionalism And Democracy In Pakistan (2008-2013)
  1. Female Education In District Abbottabad: An Analysis Of Socio-Cultural Constraints
  1. Democratic Development In Pakistan: 1988-1990
  1. Political Leadership In Pakistan: Case Study Of Syed Munawwar Hassan

Evaluation of Research Work

Dr. Mahmood is member of the Panel of Experts for external evaluation of M.Phil / PhD Theses of Pakistan Study Centre University of Peshawar, Departments of Pakistan Studies and Political Science of Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Public Policy & Governance Riphah International University Islamabad, Department of Political Science & International Relations of Qurtuba University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar & D.I.Khan and Department of Pakistan Studies, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad.

He has evaluated following M.Phil Theses as external examiner:

  1. The Hazara Province Movement: Prospects and Problems
  1. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan and Turkey: A Comparative Analysis
  1. State of Narrative in the National Curricula of Pakistan Studies at Secondary and Higher Secondary Levels of Education in Pakistan
  1. Indo-Afghan Relations: Implications on Pakistan’s National Security Post 9/11, 2011
  1. Indo-Pak Relations During Musharraf Era and Its Repercussions
  1. Mufti Sayyah Uddin Kaka Khel: Life and Services
  1. Empowering Women for Political Participation: Case Study District Tank
  1. Political Development in District Malakand 2002-2016
  1. Pak-Iran Relations: Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects (2001-2014)
  1. Pakistan-United States Cooperation in War Against Terror (2001-2008)
  1. Trends in Electoral Campaign in General Elections 2013: A Case Study of Hazara Division
  1. Pakistan's Foreign Policy Towards India During Pervez Musharaf Regime: A Critical Analysis
  1. Politics of Foreign Aid and its Implications for the Donee: An Analysis of US-Aid to Pakistan (2000-2010)
  1. Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Problems and Prospects for Indo-Pak Relations
  1. The Impact of Relative Deprivation on Voting Behavior and Political Activism in District Dera Ismail Khan
  1. A Comparative Political Assessment of Khudai Khidmatgar’s and Ghalla Dher Peasant Movement (1938-1939)
  1. Comparative Study of Socio-Economic Development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab Provinces: 2013-2018
  1. Constitutional Crisis and Political Instability In Pakistan: 1947 To 1958
  1. A Corporate Analysis of Education and Socio-Economic Status on Women’s Political Empowerment In District Dera Ismail Khan
  1. Analyzing the Causes Of Extremism in Higher Education Institutes of Pakistan (A Case Study Of District Dera Ismail Khan)
  1. The Primacy of Political Parties In The Democratic System Of Pakistan: A Case Study Of Pakistan People’s Party
  1. The Impact of Globalization on Pakhtun Culture
  1. Role of Akbar Bugti in Politics of Pakistan
  1. Coalition Politics in Pakistan (2008-2013)
  1. Analysis of Constitutional Provisions on Education, National Education Policies & Their Implementation in Pakistan
  1. Cooperation Between China and Pakistan Under China Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Case Study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (2013-18)
  1. Pakistan Studies Curriculum at BS-4 Year Programme at Universities of District Peshawar: An Analysis

Major Conferences Attended

  1. National Conference on "Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah: His Thought and Contribution", Islamabad, 30–31 December 2004.

  2. International Conference on "All India Muslim League (1906-1947), 18–21 December 2006, by NIHCR, Quaid-i-Azam University, in connection with National Centenary Committee on Muslim League, Islamabad.

  3. International Conference on "Khyber Pakhtunkhawa: History and Culture", November 28–30, 2012, at University of Peshawar, organized by National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad and Pakistan Study Centre, University of Peshawar. Presented Research Paper on “Syed Ahmad Shaheed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 1826-1831”.

  4. National Conference on FATA, 29–31 August 2013, Baragali Summer Camp, University of Peshawar, Organised by Pakistan Study Centre, University of Peshawar. Presented Research Paper on “Political Parties and Elections 2013 in FATA: An Analytical Study”.

  5. National Dialogue on Pakistan Studies Curriculum, 3–4 August 2014, Baragali Summer Camp, University of Peshawar, Organised by Pakistan Study Centre, University of Peshawar.

  6. Presented Research Paper on “An Analysis of Pakistan Studies Curriculum at National Institute of Pakistan Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad”.

  7. International Conference on Balochistan: History and Culture, 28–30 April 2014, Islamabad, Organized by National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Presented Research Paper on “Origin and Evolution of Balochi Language: Critical Analysis of Different Theories”.

  8. International Conference on Ethno-Federalism in Punjab and Beyond, 13–14 April 2015, Lahore, Organized by Department of Political Science, Forman Christian College University Lahore, Co-Sponsored by the Hanns Seidel Stiftung and the American Institute of Pakistan Studies. Presented Research paper on “Ethnic Mobilization and Efforts to Establish New Provinces in Pakistan: Case Study of Movement for Hazara Province”.

  9. International Conference on The Role of Syed Ahmed Shaheed as Preacher, Freedom Fighter and Reformer, 29–31 July 2015, Hazara University Mansehra, Presented Research Paper on “Jihad Movement of Syed Ahmed Shaheed: An Analysis of its Achievements and Failures”.

  10. International Hindko Conference, 27–28 March 2016, Haripur, organized by Gandhara Hinko Board Peshawar.

  11. National Conference on ‘Pakistan’s Relations with China’, 11–12 May 2016, Pakistan Study Centre, University of Peshawar.

  12. International Conference on ‘1973 Constitution of Pakistan: The Role of Executive, Legislature and Judiciary’, 30–31 May 2016, Presented Research Paper on “Opinion of Legal Community about Islamization: Case Study of 15th Amendment Bill”.

  13. National Workshop on Research Techniques and Creative Writing Skills, 29-31 July 2016, University of Peshawar Summer Camp Baragali, Organized by Pakistan Study Centre, University of Peshawar, Presided the Session.

  14. National Conference on Hazara: A Symbol of Unity in Diversity, December 5, 2017, Organized by Department of Pakistan Studies, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology.Presented

  15. Research Paper on the History of Hazara.

  16. National Dialogue on Education Islamabad, 27–28 December 2017, Organized by Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad, Presented Research Paper on “New Educational Experiments in Pakistan: Case Study of BS Program in KPK”.

  17. National Conference on Emerging Trends in Pakistan Economy: Socio-Economic Challenges and Opportunities, April 26–27, 2018, Organized by Department of Economics, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology.

  18. Presented Research Paper on “Impacts of Trickle-Down Theory on the Political Economy of Pakistan: An Assessment of Ayub Khan Era”.

  19. National Conference on Higher Education & Sustainable Development, 3–5 August 2018: Khanaspur Summer Campus Punjab University.

  20. Presented Research Paper on 'Higher Education in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis in Islamic Perspective'.

  21. National Conference on Higher Education, 2-4 August 2019: Khanaspur Summer Campus Punjab University.

  22. Presented Research Paper on 'Gender Imbalance in Higher Education'.

  23. National Workshop on Islam, Democracy and Constitution of Pakistan, Organized by Council of Islamic Ideology, Islamabad, 16-19 September 2019.

  24. Presented Research Papers on “Debate over Islam & Democracy: Case Study of Objectives Resolution” & “Democratic Heritage of Pakistan: Analysis of Democratic Institutions in Colonial India”.

  25. International Conference on Federalism, State and Society, Organized by Department of Political Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Hans Seidel Foundation on March 25-26, 2021.

  26. Presented Research Paper on "Interaction of Federalism and Democracy in Pakistan: 1988-90".

  27. 6th National Conference on Higher Education, August 13-15, 2021 at Khanaspur Summer Campus Punjab University.

  28. Presented Research Paper on 'An Analysis of the Impediments to Quality of Higher Education in Pakistan'.

  29. National Conference on National Integration and Cultural Assimilation, October 26-27, 2021, Organized by Organized by Ministry of Education and Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research and National Institute of Pakistan Studies.

  30. Presented Research Paper on 'Islam and National Integration: Case Study of East Pakistan Crisis'.

  31. International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, December 27-28, 2021, Organized by Department of Pakistan Studies, Islamia University Bahawalpur.

  32. Presented Research Paper on 'Gender Security in Pakistani Society: A Study in Islamic Perspective'.

Courses Taught

He has taught following courses at Hazara University Mansehra and Abbottabad University and Science and Technology:

PhD Political Science:

  1. Advanced Studies of Imam Ghazaali and Ibn-i-Khaldun;
  1. International Economic Relations

PhD Pakistan Studies:

  1. Research Methodology;
  1. Allama Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam: Lives and Thought;
  1. Democracy in Pakistan: Problems and Prospects

M.Phil Pakistan Studies:

  1. Strategic Issues and Defence Policy of Pakistan;
  1. Islam and Pakistan;
  1. Allama Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam: Lives and Thought;
  1. Democracy in Pakistan: Problems and Prospects

M.Phil Political Science:

  1. Muslim World;
  1. Research Methodology;
  1. Political Parties and Elections in Pakistan

MSc Pakistan Studies:

  1. Freedom Movement (1857-1947);
  1. Ideology of Pakistan;
  1. Research Methodology;
  1. Pakistan Through the Ages (Medieval);
  1. Islamization in Pakistan: Principles and Problems;
  1. Pakistani Languages and Literature;
  1. Economic Development in Pakistan;
  1. Role of Civil and Military Bureaucracy in Politics of Pakistan;
  1. Public Administration in Pakistan
  1. Political & Constitutional Development in Pakistan

M.A. Political Science:

  1. Pakistan Movement (1857-1947
  1. Research Methodology

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