Institute of Global and Historical Studies
Government College University Lahore, Pakistan
Hub Convenor: Muhammad Nishat Hussain (MPhil Art History)
Research Interests: Restitution of Artifacts South Asia region, Provenance research, Colonial Institution in South Asia, British Colonial Archives, British Empire.
Thesis Title: Politics of Displaced Artifacts: British Empire, India and Pakistan (1849–1994)
About the Hub
The Institute of Global and Historical Studies at Government College University Lahore is serving as the official WAC-10 Global Hub for Pakistan. As part of the World Archaeological Congress 10, the Pakistan Hub will connect local students and scholars to a global network of archaeological research, heritage discourse, and academic exchange through livestreamed sessions and on-campus activities.
Event Details
Dates: 23, 24, 26 & 27 June 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)
Location: Faculty Room, Institute of Global and Historical Studies, Government College University Lahore
Format: Livestreamed and recorded sessions followed by interactive discussions and local engagement activities.
Refreshments, including tea and lunch, will be provided to all participants over the course of four days, from June 23rd to June 27th, courtesy of WAC10.
Hub Activities
- Presentation of students in WAC-10
- Digital poster displays
- Screening of WAC-10 livestreamed panels and keynote sessions
- Participation from multiple departments, including History, Art History, Archive Studies, and Global Studies.
Statement by the Hub Convenor
It is a privilege to convene the WAC-10 Global Hub in Pakistan. This platform allows me to bring local voices into global archaeological conversations and support emerging scholars in shaping a more inclusive future for heritage studies.
— Muhammad Nishat Hussain
Contact
Muhammad Nishat Hussain
Hub Convenor – WAC-10 Pakistan
Email: nishatg70@gmail.com
Phone: +92 304 0778848
1. Pakistan’s Struggle for its Art: British Empire, India and Pakistan
Muhammad Nishat Hussain
2. Indus to Gandhara: Displaying National History for Pakistan
Muhammad Nishat Hussain and Dr Adnan Tariq
3. Digital Archiving and the Dissemination of Archaeological Records in South Asia 1900-2000
Mohsin Ali, Muhammad Nishat Hussain, Laiba Munir, Atif Azhar Ahmad
4. Breaking Barriers: Dr Asma Ibrahim and the Gendered Landscape of Archaeology in Pakistan
Touseef and Muhammad Nishat Hussain
5. Tracing the Ancient Roots of Lahore: Archaeological Evidence, Myths, and Historical Narratives
Talha Shafiq
6. From Imperialism to Nationalism: A Critical Examination of the Archaeology Department’s Structure and Working in British and Post-British India
Muhammad Iqbal and Tufail Ahmad