Centre for South Asian Studies

Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab was established in 1975 under Area Study Centre Act No. xiv of 1975 by the Federal Government and was attached to the University of the Punjab, Lahore. The Act provides that the Areas Study Centre will undertake contemporary study of the states and governments of the region, particularly those which affect Pakistan. One of the functions of the Centre as defined in the above act is to initiate M.Phil / Ph.D. and Research programmes in the relevant disciplines of social sciences

Message of Vice Chancellor

Dear Faculty and Staff,

The world is going through unprecedented times and only those nations will survive where education as a fundamental institution of society is fully functional and plays its role for the overall wellbeing of the society. Pakistan is currently facing many challenges in the education sector at all levels, from primary to higher education. The issues in the education sector have deepened in the wake of the social, political and economic crisis in the country.

Director Message

Welcome to the Centre for South Asian Studies, (CSAS) University of the Punjab, Lahore. CSAS is one of the prominent Centers of strong performance and high ambition in research, as it has continued to make excellent progress towards its goals. The focus of study here is existing diseplines of academic purcuts, practical application and individual research. The CSAS as a matter of policy keeps on reviewing its syllabi continuously. This is done with an aim to update our students with contemporary issues and news. We believe in quality education. For the purpose of sharing of knowledge, organizing national and international seminars and conferences, have been our routine academic activities. We have planned to hold such seminars and conferences for the coming years. I wish you best of luck for your study plans...

Director
Centre for South Asian Studies