IRAM KHALID
Assistant Professor

Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore (Pakistan)

Phone: Off.:042-9231229
Email: iramkrc@polsc.pu.edu.pk

 

Professional Experience:

 

2001-Todate : Assistant Professor, Punjab University, Lahore.

1994-2001 : Lecturer, Lahore College for Women, Lahore.

 

Educational Qualification:

 

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2009: Ph.D. Political Science, Thesis entitled “ Crisis Decision-making: A Case Study of Pakistan-India conflicts (1950-1999)” Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab , Lahore .

1994: M.Phil in International Relations. Thesis entitled “ Indo-US Relations after Cold War” , Department of International Relations, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

1989: M.A. in Political Science. First class First, Gold Medalist. Thesis entitled “ Indian Hegemonic Designs in South Asia”, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

1987: Bachelor of Arts. Awarded Best Student Award in Political Science, Govt. College for Women, Faisalabad.

1986-1989: Merit Scholarship, Govt. of the Punjab, Pakistan.

 

Short Courses:

 

•  Teachers Training Program, Human Resource Development Program, Punjab University, Lahore, 2002.

• Democracy in Pakistan, SAHI, Lahore. 2001.

Seminars/Workshops/Conferences:

• Attended lecture on “ Pakistan in the comity of Nations: Present Perspective” by Mr. Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Former • Foreign Secretary on May 28, 2009 .

• Attended lecture on “Globalization in the Medieval world of Islam” delivered by Prof. dr. Muhammad Yousaf Siddiq on May 26, 2009 .

• Attended lecture on “Balochistan Issue” by Dr. Abdul Hayee Baloch, leader of BNP, on May 21, 2009 .

• Attended a lecture on “Elections 2008: Case of Democratization” on April 15, 2008 by Dr. Muhammad Waseem from LUMS, Lahore .

• Attended a lecture on “ Pakistan 's Foreign Policy: Challenges for New Government” on April 8, 2008 by Mr. Shamshad Ahmad Khan ex-Foreign Secretary.

• Attended a National Conference organized by the Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab , on “Internal Threats to Pakistan 's Security” on March 20, 2008 .

• Attended a seminar on “Building and Preserving of Political Institutions in Pakistan ”, Prof. Dr. Anwar H. Syed delivered the lecture on January 31 st , 2008 in the Department of Political Science.

• Attended a seminar in collaboration with United Nations Information Centre, Pakistan on “Understanding Millennium Development Goals” on December 13, 2007 , by Ishrat Rizvi, Information Officer.

• Attended a lecture on “Road Safety” by Motorway Police on November 21, 2007

• Attended a lecture on “Allama Iqbal” by Dr. Muzaffar Mirza, November 9, 2007 .

• Attended a seminar on “UN-Peace keeping” by Ms. Ishrat Rizvi, Officer Incharge, United Nations Information Centre on May 22, 2007 .

• Attended a national conference on “War on Terrorism: Implications for South Asia ” on April 12, 2007

• Attended a lecture on “Constitutional Issues” by Anwar H. Syed on March 22, 2007 .

• Attended a seminar on “The reality of Iran 's Nuclear Program” by ® Ambassador Javaid Hussan on 11.1.2007

• Attended a seminar on “The Concept of Human Rights in Islam” on 21.1.2007

• Attended a seminar on ‘ Pakistan 's foreign policy' , October 4, 2006

• Attended a simulation of Security Council on Iranian Nuclear Issues on May 30, 2006

• Attended national seminar on “ Pakistan – India Composite dialogue – Illusion and realities” held on May 28, 2006

• Attended a seminar on ‘ Political Development in Pakistan ' Feb. 2006.

• Attended a seminar on ‘Future Vision of World' Jan. 2006

• Attended seminar on ‘ India-Pakistan composite dialogue ', Jan. 2006

• Attended seminar on “American Elections” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “Integration and Nationalism” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “Nuclearization of South Asia & Defense Policy of Pakistan ” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “Anatomy of US-Pakistan Relations” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “Future Dimensions of Pakistan 's Foreign Policy” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “ Pakistan 's Foreign Policy” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “Indo-Pak Relations and Peace Process” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

Attended seminar on “Indo-Pak Relations Post 9/11” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “Islam & Clash of Civilizations” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “Indo- Pak Relations” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “Conflict Resolution” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “ Pakistan 's Foreign Policy: Challenges and Options” at Department of Political Science, 2005.

• Attended seminar on “Crisis Management” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended seminar on “Managing Global Security” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended seminar on “ Iraq under Occupation: Political and Economic Prospects” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended seminar on “Pak-Turkish Relations” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended seminar on “Pak-Bangladesh Relations” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended seminar on “War Crimes” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended seminar on “Laws of Seas” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended seminar on “Composition & Structure of Pakistan Army” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended seminar on “Indo-Pak War 1965” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended seminar on “ Kashmir Issue” at Department of Political Science, 2004.

• Attended national seminar at Department of Political Science on “ Pakistan in changing Regional Scenario” on May 11, 2003 .

• Attended seminar on “Globalization and its Facts” 2003.

• Attended seminar on “Improvement of Quality and Standards of Education in Universities” at Department of Political Science, May 2003.

• Attended seminar on “Impact of Globalization on Developing Economies” at Department of Political Science, 2003.

• Attended seminar on “Prospects of Pak-Bangladesh Relations” at Department of Political Science, 2003.

• Attended seminar on “Feminism: Theory & Society” at Department of Political Science, 2003.

• Attended seminar on “ Iraq under Occupation: Political & Economic Prospects” at Department of Political Science, 2003.

• Attended special lecture on “U.S Policy towards South Asia ” at Department of Political Science, 2003.

• Attended special lecture on “Latest Developments in Iraq ” at Department of Political Science, 2003.

• Attended special lecture on “Kalabagh Dam: Political or Technical Issue” at Department of Political Science, 2003.

• Participated in group discussion on “Globalization and Challenges for Pakistan ” at Department of Political Science, 2003.

• Attended group discussion on “Current Regional Situation” at Department of Political Science, 2003.

• Attended national seminar at Department of Political Science on “Security Issues” and presented a paper in March, 2002.

• Organized and attended seminar on “Referendum 2002” April 2002.

• Attended six weeks Teachers Orientation Program by Human Resource Development Centre, University of the Punjab , Lahore-2003.

Paper Presented:

 

•  March 20, 2008 , Internal Threat to Pakistan 's Security” presented a paper on“

•  April 12, 2007 . War on Terrorism: Implications for South Asia , presented a paper.

•  April 18, 2006 . Pakistan – India composite dialogue: problems and prospects, presented a paper.

•  April 18, 2005 . Attended national seminar on Pakistan 's Foreign Policy: Challenges and Options and presented a paper.

•  June 2005. Attended National seminar organized by KMR, Balochistan and presented a paper.

•  April 2004. Attended National seminar and presented a paper.

•  April 2003. Attended National Seminar on Security Issues and New Challenges” and presented a paper.

•  May 11, 2003 . Organized National Seminar at Department of Political Science on “ Pakistan in changing Regional Scenario” and presented a paper.

•  Dec. 22-24, 2003 . Attended All Pakistan 11 th Geographical Conference and presented a paper at Geography Dept., Punjab University , Lahore .

March 2002. Attended National Seminar at Department of Political Science on “Security Issues” and presented a paper.

Area of Interest:



•  South Asia
•  Conflict Management
•  International Relations
•  Comparative Politics
•  Political Sociology