The Area Study Centre for Europe (ASCE) () is a federally funded autonomous research institute in Karachi. Academic oversight is provided by the University of Karachi. It was established in 1975.

Programs Area Study Centre for Europe offers M.S/ Ph.D. programme in European Studies. The Centre also offers certificate and diploma courses in English, French, and German.

Events Area Study Centre for Europe (ASCE) regularly organizes international seminars, workshops and conferences on various issues concerning Europe.Lecture on "Importance of Belgium in Europe" held at the Area Study Centre for Europe (ASCE), University of Karachi.“The Issues of Religious Harmony in Europe, South Asia & Middle East”, held by Area Study Centre for Europe (ASCE), University of Karachi (KU), in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad ASCE arranges an international seminar each year in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation (Germany).Events of Hanss Seidel Foundation IslamabadTwo-day Seminar, titled “Competing Approaches to Democratisation? Developing World and European Union in Comparison”, organised by the Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi (KU) in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, IslamabadWorkshop held at the area study centre for Europe, university of Karachi on “the challenges for democracy in south Asia: are there lessons to be learned from Europe?” In collaboration with the Hanns Seidel foundation, IslamabadSeminar, ‘The regional scenario in South Asia after the withdrawal of Nato forces from Afghanistan’ organised by the Area Study Centre for Europe in collaboration with the Hanns Siedel Foundation

The Centre also works with close co-operation of European Union Delegation to Pakistan.Europe Day Celebration: Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi, Organises Seminar on EU in the 21st Century: Achievements, Potential and Challenges (31/05/2013) ASCE has also held several seminars and workshops with co-operation of European Union and Goethe- Institut Karachi.

Publications The research findings of the ASCE's own research staff are regularly published in the form of books, monographs and profiles. The Centre also publishes the bi-annual Journal of European Studies, with articles on contemporary European issues and related topics.

Books Title of Book Author Year Europe and the Muslim World: Coexistence or Conflict? Shahid M. Amin 2012 Imperatives of Globalizations: Implications for Pakistan Dr. Mahnaz Fatima 2001 Sir Thomas Roy And The Mughal Empire Colin Paul MitchellColin Mitchell, (Associate Professor) Director, Minor in Middle East Studies, Dalhousie University, Canada 2000 A Comprehensive Chronology Of Revolutionary Events in Eastern Europe And The Former Soviet Union 1989-1991 Dr. Rubab Hasan 1998 European Fine Arts and the Muslim World Dr. Affan Seljuq 1996 Western Ethical Norms and Qur'anic Responses Mr. Yusuf Abbas Hashmi 1994 The Soviet Role in South Asia (1969-1987) Dr. Moonis Ahmar 1989 Superpower Rivalry in the Indian Ocean since the Withdrawal of Great Britain Dr. Moonis Ahmar 1986

Indices Title Compiled by Year An Index of Articles in Aussen Politik 1985-1998 Aziz Ahmad & Tasneem Sultana 1999 Europe: An Index to Periodical Literature 1970-84 Shamim Zia 1985 Index to Periodical Literature 1984-86 Shamim Zia & Moonis Ahmar 1987

Profile Series Title of Book Author Year An Overview of 100 years of Norway as an Independent State (1905-2005) Tasneem Sultana 2006 The Vicissitudes of the Palestinian Quest for Statehood and the European Union Naveed Ahmad Tahir 2005 Indo-Russian Relations Since the Collapse of the Soviet Union Naveed Ahmad Tahir 1999 The Expansion of the European Union: Problems & Prospects Naveed Ahmad Tahir 1995 Muslim Rule in Spain Dr. Affan Seljuq 1991 European Press; Tradition and Transition M. Shamsuddin 1990 Sweden in Con-temporary World Politics Naveed Ahmad Tahir 1990 Austria in World Affairs Naveed Ahmad Tahir 1989 Turkey and the Super-powers Rubab Hasan 1989 Pakistan-Italian Relations Moonis Ahmar 1989 Finland: A Study in Neutrality Naveed Ahmad Tahir 1987

Jean Monnet Project Papers Title Author Year The Post-September 11 Scenario And The European Union Dr. Naveed Ahmad Tahir 2004 A Survey of EU-Pakistan Relations in the Contemporary Regional & International Setting: Political, Security, Economic and Development Aspects Dr. Naveed Ahmad Tahir 2003 Integrationist and Cooperative Patterns in Europe and Asia Dr. Naveed Ahmad Tahir 2002

See also

Higher Education Commission of Pakistan List of universities in Karachi Pakistan Educational Research Network

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