Professional Experience

April 2020 - to date Chairperson of Department of International Relations Fatima Jinnah Women University

March 2020 - September 2025 Associate Professor Fatima Jinnah Women University

December 2021 - January 2023 Reporting Faculty Arts and Social Sciences:Department of International Relations and Education Fatima Jinnah Women University

January 2010 - March 2020 Assistant Proffessor Fatima Jinnah Women University

September 2001 - January 2010 Lecturer Fatima Jinnah Women University

PUBLICATIONS/CONFERENCES

“Cultural Links between Pakistan and Central Asia”, Journal of Asian Civilization, Vol. XXVI, No1, July 2003. pp130 – 137 2. “Post Independent Threats to Tajik Nationhood”, National Development and Security,Vol.XII,No.2,Serial No.46,Winter 2004. pp 69 - 85 3. “Global War On Terror: The Cost Pakistan is Paying”, Margla Papers, Vol XV, Issue1, 2011. Pp. 1 – 16 4. “Islam: Past Present and Future”, The Dialogue, Vol VI, No 4, October- December 2011. Pp 320-338. https://qurtuba.edu.pk/thedialogue/dialogue6_4.htm 5. New dimensions in Pak – Russia Relations, Jahangir’s World Times, vol 6, issue XIII, October 2012. 6. Public Diplomacy: Diplomacy for 21 st Century, Jahangir’s World Times, (Foreign Policy Special) Vol 6, Issue III, December 2012. 7. “Costs of Conflict In South Asia: Case study of India –Pakistan Rivalry”, Regional Studies, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, Summer 2013. pp 98-115 https://regionalstudies.com.pk/wp/article/?pnumber=8 8. “Nogorno Karabakh Conflict: Historical Background, Present Status and Future Scenarios”, PUTAJ Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 20, 2013 435 – 448 9. “US Public diplomacy for Pakistan: Prospects and Challenges”. Pakistan Journal Of American Studies, Vol 31, Nos 1 and 2, Spring and Fall 2013. pp1 – 23 https://pjas.qau.edu.pk/index.php/pjas/issue/view/3

10. “Pipeline Politics in Central Asia: Paradox of Competitive/Cooperative Relations Between United States, Russia and China”, Issue No 73, Central Asia, Winter 2013.pp 57-83 http://asc-centralasia.edu.pk/old_site/03%20Sahbir%20&%

11.“Public Diplomacy: A New Foreign Policy Paradigm”, Margla Papers, Vol XIX, Issue II, 2015.pp. 45 – 66 https://margallapapers.ndu.edu.pk/site/issue/view/10/26

12.Regionalization of Political Violence: Arab Levant and Rise of Islamic State”, The Dialogue, Vol X No 1,January-March 2015. Pp 1-21. https://qurtuba.edu.pk/thedialogue/The%20Dialogue/10_1/Dialogue_January_Ma rch2015_1-21.pdf

13. “Gender and Political Participation in Pakistan: Issues and Constraints”. Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies. Vol 11, 2015. Pp 141-164. https://doi.org/10.46568/pjgs.v11i1.217 14.  “Afghanistan and Central Asian States ( Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan): Post 2014”. , FWU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 1, No 2, Special Issue Winter 2015. Pp. 44- 56. 15. “Sino-Russia Competing Interests in Central Asia”, FWU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 1, No 2, Special Issue Winter 2015. Pp 37-43. 16. ”Turkmenistan’s Political Culture of Positive Neutrality and Its Implications”. Journal of contemporary studies.Vol V. No 1. Summer 2016. 15-31.

17.  “Comparative Study of Soft Power in South Asia: India and Pakistan”. Journal of Contemporary Studies. Vol 6, No 1Summer 2017. 1-19. https://jcs.ndu.edu.pk/site/article/view/79 18.  “Global War on Terror, Humans Security and FATA”. FWU Journal of Social Sciences. Special Issue No3. Winter 2017. http://sbbwu.edu.pk/journal/special%20issue/Special_Issue_No.3_winter_2017.pdf 19. “Ungoverned spaces and the crisis in Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan”. FWU Journal of Social Sciences. Special Issue No 3. Winter 2017. http://sbbwu.edu.pk/journal/special%20issue/Special_Issue_No.3_winter_2017.pdf 20. “Human security and Central Asian states”. Policy Perspectives. Vol 15. No 1. 2018. Pp 95-112. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.13169/polipers.15.1.0095

21. “Rise of China: A Transition in World Order”. South Asian Journal of Contemporary Social Sciences. Volume 6 01, Issue 02, January-June 2021 (Y) https://sajcss.com/wp- content/uploads/2021/01/SAJCSS-Second-Issue-June-December-2020-1.pdf 22.  US Engagement with Central Asia (1991-2021). Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VII(II), 31-40. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2022(VII-II).05 23.  Geo Politics of Indian Ocean: Emerging Trends. Global Foreign Policies Review. Vol. V, No. I (Winter 2022) http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2022(V-I).05 . 42 – 56 24.  China’s Rise in the Contemporary World. Global International Relations Review, V(I), 47-60. https://doi.org/10.31703/girr.2022(V-I).05 25. Employing Nation Branding and Public Diplomacy: Strategies for Pakistan. Margalla Papers. VOL XXVI. 2022. pp30-46

26.  Central Asian States: Thirty Years of Independence. Global Foreign Policies Review. Vol v. No III. Summer 2022. Pp 23-33 27.  India's Cyber Warfare Capabilities: Repercussions forPpakistan's National Security. NDU Journal Vol 37. 2023. Pp. 34-45 28.  Nation Banding of Japan Through Cultural Diplomacy. Global Foreign Policies Review. Vol. VIII. Issue. I. Winter March 2025 BOOK CHAPTER SUBMITTED Human Security and Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis

RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Central Asia
2. Terrorism 
3. Diplomacy

ACHIVEMENTS

1. PHEC Foreign Funded Fellowship 2017-2018 University of Cambridge UK

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS

Pariticipated in Several Confrences like:

1. Participated in Conflict Resolution Workshop organized by FJWU, (8 th April 2004), 2. Participated Conflict Resolution, Organized by ISSRA-SASSU at NDC(14 th Feb,2005 3. International Social Sciences Conference on Social Sciences: Endangered and Engendered Dec 2004 FJWU and HEC) 4. Participated The 2005 Middle East and Central Asia: Politics, Economics and Society Conference on Authoritarianism and Democracy in the Age of Globalization, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA 8 th to 10 th Sep,2005 5. German-Pakistani,HumanRights Dialogue, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Islamabad,15-16 th Nov.2005 6. Training Workshop on Leadership Skill for Women: Conflict Management and Negotiation Styles (23 – 25 October 2007) SDPI and US INSTITUTE OF PEACE 7. HEC Quality Education Workshop 24 th jan 2008 fjwu 8. Human Resource Management (Training Course) 24 th Nov – 29 th Nov 2008, Man power Institute, Islamabad. 9. International Conference on Governance and Public Policy: issues and challenges, 16-18 July, 2009, Fatima Jinnah women University, Pakistan. 10. Workshop at University of Bradford UK 19 th - 27 th june 2010. 11. Workshop at University of Bradford UK, 13 th – 20 th November 2010.

12. Strengthening Federalism in Pakistan: Consultation on Public Education Campaign on Federalism, 20 th September, 2010. Center for Civic education Pakistan, Islamabad. 13. Strengthening Federalism in Pakistan: roundtable on Federal-Provinces Role and responsibilities in Education, 21 st September, 2010. Center for Civic education Pakistan, Islamabad. 14. Focus group discussion on English Language need of researchers, 21 October 2010. Organized by British Council. At FJWU 15. Workshop Paper setting/ Marking FJWU, 30 th September 2011 16. “Leadership With communication Skills”, Akhtar Hameed Khan: National Centre for Rural Development, Ministry of Professional and Technical training Government of Pakistan, Islamabad. 14 th Nov to 16 th Nov 2011 17. Panel Discussion, Seminar on Human Rights, Civil rights and women rights- Responsibilities of Civil Society, Organized by ORIC (FJWU) on 17 th May, 2013. 18. Getting Published in International Research Journal, by Caryn Anderson Information Resource Office, US Embassy Islamabad. Organized by Susan B Anthony Reading Room (FJWU Library) 10 th Sept 2013. 19. 1000+ National Consultation Conference on Pakistan visison 2025 & 11 th Five Year Plan 2013-18, 22 nd November 2013, Jinnah Convention Center Islamabad. Organized by planning Commission Ministry of Planning, Developments & reform government of Pakistan 20. International Conference on Kashmir and Nagorno – Karabakh: Finding a Solution. 4 th March 2014, Islamabad. organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomacy (IPD) Pakistan in collaboration with Centre for Strategic Studies (SAM) Azerbaijan. 21. Participated in the Consultation on Research and Teaching of Conflict Studies and Conflicts in Pakistan. 27 th March 2014 Islamabad. Organized by Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (I-SAPS) and Open Society Foundations. 22. Workshop on How to Write Winning Research Proposal for Grants, FJWU, ORIC 22 nd April 2014. 23. International Seminar on Magytmguly, Organized by Society for Civilizations and Embassy of Turkmenistan on 5 th May 2014, at Marriot Hotel Islamabad. 24. Workshop on DEMOCRATIZATION organized by FJWU in collaboration with South Asia Institute University of Texas, Austin, June 3-5, 2014

25. International Conference, Turkmenistan’s Policy of Neutrality: A Model to Follow? “ Turkmenistan’s Policy Of Permanent Neutrality” Organized by Society for Civilizations, Institution of Peace and Diplomatic Studies and Embassy of Turkmenistan, at Marriot Hotel Islamabad. on 15 th March 2015 26. Capacity Building of Staff of HEIs/HEC: Leadership and Change Management. HEC Tertiary Education Support Program. HEC incollaboration Institute of Management sciences at Margalla Hotel Islamabad 24 th – 27 th March 2015 27. Seminar on “Motivation and Leadership”, Continuing Professional Development Programme by Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, 24 th April 2015. 28. International Conference, NATO Drawdown From Afghanistan: Challenges and Opportunities, Abdul wali Khan University, Mardan. 20-21 May, 2015. 29. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Workshop, FJWU Incollaboration HEC, at FJWU. 24 th – 26 th November 2015 30. Seminar on Black January Tragedy-Azerbaijan, organized by Preston University in collaboration with Embassy of Azerbaijan at Preston University Islamabad. , 19 th January 2016 31. International Conference China Pakistan Economic Cooperation: Challenges & Opportunities, Department of IR, Preston University, 14 – 15 March 2016 32. The Question of Pakhtun Identity in the Pak-Afghan Region: Challenges and Prospects. Joint International Conference by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar & Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan. 20-22 April 2016. 33. In-House Roundtable Discussion with Asst Secretary of state Mr. Tom Countryman, ISSI Islamabad. 16 th May 2016. 34. International Conference on Peace and Security in South and Central Asia, Organised by Fatima Jinnah Women University and Institute of Policy Studies, 22 nd – 24 th September 2016. 35. Round Table Discussion on “Implementation of FATA Reforms: Challenges Ahead”, The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, 31 October 2017. 36. Faculty Training on Academic Success- P3: Professional, Psychological and Personal. Department of Psychology. FJWU 27 th February 2018. 37. Round Table Discussion: Geopolitics Fault lines in the Muslim World: Implications for world Peace. ISSRA NDU 1 st March 2018.

38.  1st International conference on social sciences and humanities at Kinnaird College for Women Lahore. 25 th – 27 th April 2018.  39. seminar on “Research: a core ingredient for sustainable development” FJWU, 11 th December 2019. 40. Workshop on Deterrence. Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS). NUST. 31 st December 2019. 41. Third Annual Workshop on The Philosophy and Techniques for Quantitative Research Department of Economics FJWU 10 th – 14 th February, 2020. 42. Round Table Discussion. Changing Dynamics in Kashmir- A Challenge to the World Conscious. India Study Center. Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad. 19 th February 2020. 43. Meeting with Dr Moeed Advisor to Prime Minister To discuss Policy issues and Input. PM Secretariat. 18 th February 2020 44. National Women Conference: Role of Women in Peace and Reconciliation. Margalla Hotel Islamabad. 7 th March 2020. 45. Webinar online Course “US history, Politics and Culture” June 30 th -September 3 2020. Organized by American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) In Collaboration With US Embassy Islamabad. 46. Round Table Conference: “Valuing Water and Restoration of Forests: Future Strategy For Pakistan” . The Human Security Institute. Gun and Country Club Islamabad. 21 March 2021. 47. The Climate Impact Forum. The Climate Impact Forum in Collaboration with UNEP 28 th October 2021.

48. Promoting Research Excellence in Academics Across Pakistan. Elsevier Researcher Academy and HEC Pakistan. 1 st and 2 nd February on line 2022 49. Empowering Differently Persons Through Social Skills Training and Workplace Inclusiveness. 29 th – 31 st August 2022. 50. Research Grant Writing & Academic Publications 2-5 May 2023 Organised by Center for Learning Excellence in Collaboration with Communication & Media Sciences Department FJWU.

51. International Conference: 3 rd International Conference on Pakistan in 21 st Century: Challenges, Responses and Opportunities 10-12 th May 2023 Organized by IR Department and Peace and Conflict Resolution Center 52. Awareness Regarding Prevention of Blasphemous Material/Activities on Social Media Organized by HEC Islamabad.4 th October 2023 53. Empowering Women Leaders Summit Islamabad,. Organized by Michigan State University & College of Education 9 th -11 th October 2023. Pakistan 54. Empowering Women Leaders. Organized Mehergarh Learning Center. 15 th - 18 th Feb 2024 55. Women Leadership. Organized Education Department FJWU. 2oth-21 st Feb 2024. 56. Dialogue: Students with Disability. Organized by HEC in Collaboration with British Council at NUTECH University Islamabad 9 th October 2024 57. Cascading Training of Higher EducationSystem Stregnthening Activity (HESSA): Women In Leadership: CLE Fatima Jinnah Women University 28 th and 29 th January 2025 58. Key Note Speaker: Peace on Campus: Role of Higher Education and Way Forward. PCRC in collaboration with NACTA. Fatima Jinnah Women University. 20 th February 2025 59. Attended National and International seminars/ conferences organized by different institutes in Islamabad/ Rawalpindi.

PAPERS’ PRESENTED:

1. Women, Peace and Security: Issues in Pakistan. 2 nd August 2024. AIOU Islamabad. 2. Curriculum Development and Controversies in paving the way for Educational Excellence in Pakistan: Policy Curriculum and Access. 6 th March 2024. Center for Aerospace and Security Studies. Islamabad. 3. Nation Rebranding Strategies for Pakistan. International Conference: 3 rd International Conference on Pakistan in 21 st Century: Challenges, Responses and Opportunities 10-12 th May 2023 Organized by IR Department and Peace and Conflict Resolution Center 4. Cultural Knot of Pakistan-Kazakhstan Relations: A key to Prosperity and Peace of the Region. In International Conference: The Emerging Regional Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Scenario: Challenges and Opportunities For Pakistan and Kazakhstan . Organized by Embassy of Kazakhstan in collaboration with Peace and Conflict Resolution Center (FJWU), DSS (QAU) and Area Study Center (University of Peshawar). Serena Hotel Islamabad, 14 June 2022. 5. India’s Cyber Warfare Capabilities: Repercussions for Pakistan. International Conference: Evolving Dynamics of Non Traditional Security Issues: National and International Perspectives. Department of IR in collaboration with Peace and Conflict Resolution Center. FJWU29 th -31 st March 2022. 6. Lecture Islam and Politics in Pakistan. Webinar organized by Department of Islamic Studies FJWU 12 th December 2022. 7. Public Diplomacy and Pakistan.1st International conference on social sciences and humanities at Kinnaird College for Women Lahore. 25 th – 27 th April 2018. 8. Human Security and Central Asian States, International Conference on Peace and Security in South and Central Asia, Organised by Fatima Jinnah Women University and Institute of Policy Studies, 22 nd – 24 th September 2016. 9. GWOT: Human Security and FATA. The Question of Pakhtun Identity in the Pak-Afghan Region: Challenges and Prospects. Joint International Conference by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar & Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan. 20-22 April 2016. 10. CPEC: Mechanism of Interdependence Between South and Central Asia, International Conference China Pakistan Economic Cooperation: Challenges & Opportunities, Department of IR, Preston University, 14 – 15 March 2016

11. Black January: Implications for Azerbaijan, Seminar on Black January Tragedy- Azerbaijan, organized by Preston University in collaboration with Embassy of Azerbaijan at Preston University Islamabad. , 19 th January 2016.

12. Dr Rukhsana Hassan and Dr saima A Kayani, Gender and Political Participation in Pakistan: Issues and Constraints, Paper proceedings of Second International Conference on Advances in Women’s studies, Toronto Canada, 9-10 th June 2015 pp 227- 234. http://uniqueca.com/archieves/pdf/2015/Proceeding%20%28AWS%202015%29.pdf

13. Relations Between Afghanistan and CARs (Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan ): Post 2014, International Conference, NATO Drawdown From Afghanistan: Challenges and Opportunities, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan. 20-21 May, 2015. 14. Turkmenistan’s Policy of Neutrality: A Model to Follow? International Conference “ Turkmenistan’s Policy Of Permanent Neutrality” Organized by Society for Civilizations, Institution of Peace and Diplomatic Studies and Embassy of Turkmenistan on 15 th March 2015, at Marriot Hotel Islamabad 15. Magytmguly As a Symbol of National Identity of Turkmenistan, International Seminar on Magytmguly, Organized by Society for Civilizations and Embassy of Turkmenistan on 5 th May 2014, at Marriot Hotel Islamabad. 16. Nagorno Karabakh Conflict: Role Of Regional States, International Conference on Kashmir and Nagorno – Karabakh: Finding a Solution. 4 th March 2014, Islamabad. organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomacy (IPD) Pakistan in collaboration with Centre for Strategic Studies (SAM) Azerbaijan. 17. Public Diplomacy: Concept and Reality, Seminar on Public Diplomacy In Age of New Media, Communication and Media Studies (FJWU) 6 th June 2013. 18. Nagorno Karabakh: Future scenarios, Seminar on Khojaly Genocide in Azerbaijan, at National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. 21 st February, 2012. 19. Kyrgyzstan: Through the Prism of Culture.”A Day Of Kyrgyz Culture in Pakistan, In collaboration with Kyrgyz Embassy, Society For Asian Civilization and Preston University, 14 th Sept 2011 at Preston University Islamabad 20. “Turkmenistan: Political Culture of Positive Neutrality”, In collaboration with Turkmenistan Embassy, Society For Asian Civilization and Preston University, 20 th Nov 2010, at Preston University Islamabad 21. Azerbaijan Foreign Policy: An Overview, Round Table discussion on Azerbaijan Crafting the Foreign Policy 30 th May 2010 In collaboration with Azerbaijan Embassy, Society For Asian Civilization and Preston University, at Preston University Islamabad 22. Regional Conflict management: A Case Study of South Asia International Conference on Governance and Public Policy: issues and challenges, 16-18 July, 2009, Fatima Jinnah women University, Pakistan 23. Identity Crisis at the Roots of Tajikistan Problem The 2005 Middle East and Central Asia: Politics, Economics and Society Conference on Authoritarianism and Democracy in the Age of Globalization, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA 8 th to 10 th Sep,2005

RESEARCH PROJECTS

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT INSPIRE Project

 Link coordinator for INSPIRE project: Capacity Building for the women parliamentarians of Pakistan( 2009-2012). In collaboration with University of Bradford (UK). Funded by British Council.

NATIONAL PROJECT  Minority Rights in Pakistan: challenges and prospects: (2011)FJWU in collaboration with Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department, Government of Punjab.  Coordinator for 2015/2016 Model CCI at Fatima Jinnah Women University in Collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation Pakistan.  Coordinator for 2021/2022 Model CCI at Fatima Jinnah Women University in Collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation Pakistan.