Lecture session on “Social and Political Structure of Baloch Society” held at Turbat University
Posted on 18 Feb, 2023 - Published by
A lecture session on “Social and Political Structure of Baloch Society” was organized by the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Turbat (UoT) on 16th February 2023. The event was chaired by Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor Baloch, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, and attended by an overwhelming number of faculty members, and students from the Political Science and Sociology Departments.
The guest speakers including Dr. Shah Mohammad Marri and Dr. Farooq Baloch, intellectuals, and historians shed light on the Social and Political structure of Baloch Society.
Dr. Shah Muhammad Marri has begun his talk by providing an overview of the historical context of Balochistan and its society. He highlighted the province's strategic location, diverse ethnic and linguistic groups, and complex tribal affiliations. Dr. Marri also discussed contemporary challenges such as issues of urbanization, tribal issues, and certain intellectual gaps in Balochistan. Dr. Farooq Baloch discussed the role of various historical powers in shaping the history, culture, language, and socio-political fabrics of Baloch society.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor thanked the guest speakers for having an informative session with the faculty members and students of the Political Science and Sociology Departments. Dr. Muhammad Yaseen, Chairman, of the Sociology Department, and Jamil Ahmed, Chairman of, the Political Science Department were also present on the occasion.
Report by Dr. Muhammad Yaseen, Chairman, Sociology Department, UoT