In a moment without precedent since the 1947 Partition, Sanskrit has formally returned to a university classroom in Pakistan. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has introduced a four-credit Sanskrit course, signalling a rare but meaningful revival of classical language studies in the country.

The move marks a significant departure from post-Partition academic trends and reflects a growing interest in reclaiming intellectual traditions that predate modern political boundaries.

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One Scholar’s Long Journey into Classical Languages

At the heart of this revival is Dr Shahid Rasheed, Associate Professor of Sociology at Forman Christian College, whose pe

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