The Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture Series on Pakistan is named in honor of Mahomedali Habib(1904-1959), one of the leading figures in the history of the Habib family.
In addition to successfully guiding the Habib family’s transition from India to Pakistan following independence in 1947, Mahomedali Habib laid the foundations for the House of Habib, a group of powerful business and financial companies. The group has a long-standing history of philanthropy and social service and is currently leading the establishment of Habib University, a liberal arts and sciences university, in Pakistan which aims to bridge the gap between global academia and Pakistan. Toward honoring the legacy of Mahomedali Habib – who was distinguished by his love for Pakistan and his deep commitment to education and philanthropy – the Habib family has decided to endow an annual lecture series in his name. Through this lecture series, the Habib family aims to improve and diversify conversations about Pakistan in the United States as well as create opportunities for US and Pakistan-based scholars to dialogue.
Sindh, Graphic Pluralism, and Sufism: Script and Culture
The 10th Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by Matthew A. Cook
Lecture | December 1, 2022 | 5-6:30 p.m. | 185 Social Sciences Building
Gandharan Art Revisited: What is New and What is Next
The 9th Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by Osmund Bopearachchi
Lecture | December 9, 2021 | 5-6:30 p.m. | 10 Stephens Hall
Rumours of Spring: Some Reflections on Pakistani Contemporary Art
The 8th Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by Salima Hashmi
Lecture | September 16, 2020 | 9-11 a.m. | Zoom
A summary of the event posted by the Office for Global Engagement at Habib University may be viewed HERE
What to do about Pakistan’s Economy?
The 7th Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by Atif Mian
Lecture | October 25, 2019 | 5-7 p.m. | The Bancroft Hotel
Democracy and its Discontents: Project Naya Pakistan
The 6th Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by Raza Rumi
Lecture | November 15, 2018 | 5-7 p.m. | 10 Stephens Hall
Pakistan's Creation and the Contested Grand Narratives of 20th Century History
The 5th Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by David Gilmartin
Lecture | October 19, 2017 | 5-7 p.m. | 10 Stephens Hall
A summary of the event posted by the Office for Global Engagement at Habib University may be viewed HERE
The Indus Civilization: Changing Perspectives on Regional Origins, Diverse Character and Complex Legacy
The 4th Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by Jonathan Mark Kenoyer
Lecture | November 6, 2016 | 3-5 p.m. | 10 Stephens Hall
The Pakistan Paradox
The 3rd Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by Christophe Jaffrelot.
Lecture | November 15, 2015 | 3-5 p.m. | Wheeler Hall, Maude Fife Room (315)
Religion, State and Society in Pakistan: Searching for Identity in an ex-Colonial State and Elite Circulation
The 2nd Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by Ayesha Siddiqa
Lecture | October 26, 2014 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Wheeler Hall, Maude Fife Room (315)
Democratic Transitions in Pakistan and its Impact on Human Rights
The Inaugural Mahomedali Habib Distinguished Lecture by Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, Asma Jahangir
Lecture | Oct 8, 2013 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. | The Bancroft Hotel
To celebrate the launch of this new lecture series, the Habib University Foundation hosted a lunch for UC Berkeley faculty and students in which key members of the Habib University Foundation, including Chancellor Rafiq Habib and President Wasif Rizvi, made welcome remarks. Pictures from the Luncheon included below.
