Pippa Virdee

Associate Professor (Reader) in Modern South Asian History at De Montfort University and visiting fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies; author of work on the partition of Punjab and the history of Pakistan, and the contributor of this episode's Very Short Introduction to Pakistan.

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Dec 2, 2021 • 8min

Pakistan – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 42

Pippa Virdee, an Associate Professor in Modern South Asian History, dives deep into Pakistan's rich 4,000-year history. She critiques simplistic narratives of the nation, emphasizing the complexities of identity as an Islamic Republic. Pippa discusses the country's diverse society, challenges faced by minorities, and the significance of the Indus Valley's archaeological heritage. She also explores the impact of the diaspora and evolving cultural expressions, revealing how history shapes contemporary Pakistan in fascinating ways.

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