Pakistan Institute of China Studies was established in 2018 to introduce and promote Chinese language, culture and civilization, and deepening understanding of Chinese policies and role in the global economy and politics among students. The Institute intends to fulfill the increasing demand for learning the Chinese language in Pakistan, particularly in Sargodha region. We prepare youth by imparting essential skills, aligned with the objectives of Pak-China comprehensive cooperation and construction of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The campus remains abuzz with literary and scholarly events to keep our energetic youth engaged in debates and discussion stimulating critical thinking.
For better understanding on China-Pakistan and CPEC, fortnightly gleanings from the National Press started in January 2019. The fortnightly publication covers mainstream print media in Pakistan on China, Pak-China relations and CPEC to facilitate scholars, academics, intelligentsia, students, researchers and opinion-makers.
Strengthening the Pak-China Relationship by optimizing youth through cross-cultural engagement.
To promote Pakistan-China relations especially at people-to-people level
To introduce Chinese language and culture for better understanding between people of the two countries
To prepare Pakistani youth for broader engagement with their Chinese counterparts, especially in the context of CPEC initiative
Implementing a long conceived idea of setting a bilingual platform for the people of China and Pakistan to expedite mutual interest.
Facilitating learning of Chinese language through specially designed programs suitable for local standards and environment
Convening cultural activities with an aim to introduce traditional Chinese culture and the contemporary Chinese society.
Conducting research, holding conferences, seminars, workshops, lectures and other
academic activities related to China studies.
Establishing interest-based connectivity of Sargodha University with Chinese universities, thinktanks and other stakeholders in CPEC.
Connecting academic activities with local community and economic stakeholders.
Prof. Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan holds Ph.D. in Marketing from Business School of Sun Yat-sen University. He holds the positions of Director, Pakistan Institute of China Studies and Host Director, Confucius Institute at University of Sargodha, Pakistan. He is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of academic and administrative experience. Prof. Awan also serves School of Business Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa as Adjunct Associate Professor. He additionally holds position of Senior Research Fellow at The Center of Ethnology and Anthropology, Hunan Normal University, China and serves Researcher at The World Sinology Center, Beijing Language and Culture University, China. He is also the United National Development Programme (UNDP) National Expert (Pakistan) for Cross Cutting Practices - National Experts Program.
