Open Public defense of PhD Dissertation in Respect of Ms. Bushra Zaib, Department of Political Science, AWKUM

 

Mr. Hakim Said Successfully Defends PhD Thesis at AWKUM

The public defense of Mr. Hakim Said, PhD Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), was successfully held at the university.

Mr. Hakim Said successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled “The Foreign Policy of Pakistan (1999–2022): An Analysis”, conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.

The doctoral defense was evaluated by a distinguished panel of examiners comprising:

• Prof. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Peshawar
• Dr. Amirullah Khan, Chairman, Department of Political Science, Islamia College University, Peshawar
• Prof. Dr. Manzoor Ahmad, Chairman, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

The public defense provided an opportunity for the scholar to present and discuss his research findings and respond to questions from the examiners.

The defense was also attended by faculty members and students, who witnessed the important academic milestone.

The successful defense marks a significant achievement in Mr. Hakim Said’s academic journey and reflects the continued research and scholarly activities of the Department of Political Science, AWKUM.

PhD Thesis Defense Successfully Held in the Department of Political Science at AWKUM

Academic Achievement

PhD Thesis Defense Successfully Held at AWKUM

Department of Political Science · Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

A PhD thesis defense was successfully held in the Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), marking an important academic milestone for the researcher and the department.

PhD Thesis Title

“Post-Conflict Peace-Building Initiatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Comparative Analysis of ANP and PTI Provincial Governments from 2008–2022”

PhD Scholar Ms. Sumayya Feroz

Supervisor Dr. Manzoor Ahmad

External Experts Dr. Zahid Anwar
Dr. Manzoor Afridi

During the defense, Ms. Sumayya Feroz presented the findings of her research and engaged in an academic discussion with the panel. The study comparatively examined the peace-building initiatives undertaken by the ANP and PTI provincial governments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from 2008 to 2022, with particular emphasis on post-conflict peace-building, governance, and related policy initiatives.

The defense provided an opportunity for the researcher to critically present and discuss the methodology, findings, and conclusions of the study before the academic panel. The research contributes to the broader field of Political Science, particularly to the understanding of post-conflict peace-building and governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The successful completion of the PhD thesis defense is a significant academic achievement for Ms. Sumayya Feroz and reflects the scholarly efforts of the researcher under the supervision of Dr. Manzoor Ahmad. It also highlights the Department of Political Science's continued contribution to advanced research and academic excellence at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.

PhD Thesis Defense — Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

Open Public Defense of PhD Dissertation of Mr. Hakim Said, Department of Political Science, AWKUM

 

PhD Public Defense of Ms. Aneela Akbar Conducted at Central Library (Garden Campus), AWKUM.

 

A PhD Public Defense was successfully conducted at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) for Ms. Aneela Akbar, PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science.

The defense took place on January 28, 2026, at the Conference Room, Central Library (Garden Campus), AWKUM.

During the session, the scholar presented her PhD research titled:

“An Analysis of the Impacts of Sit-ins on Parliamentary Democracy of Pakistan.”

The research was completed under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah, Professor and Pro-Vice Chancellor / Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences (DFSS).

The defense was attended by a panel of internal and external examiners, along with faculty members and research scholars. The presentation was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, during which the research methodology, findings, and conclusions were thoroughly discussed.

The university community appreciated the scholarly work and congratulated the scholar on this important academic milestone.

 

Pre-Defense Notification (Ms. Saba Gul, PhD Scholar) Department of Political Science

 

Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Presented his Book To Vice Chancellor AWKUM Prof.Dr. Zahoor ul Haq

 

Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Chairperson Department of Political Science published his Book entitled "Pak-US relations during Musharaf era: An Appraisal". The boom is published by Iqbal international institute of research and Dialogue, IIU Islamabad. The book focuses on Pak-US relations during Musharaf era and analyzes the dynamics, patterns and implications of this relationship on Pakistan's politics, security, economy and society.
It explains how and why Pakistan bargained her geostrategic position for national interests and analyzes the cost and benefits of this relationship for Pakistan. The author presented his book to Prof. Dr. Zahoor ul Haq, the Honarable Vice Chancellor AWKUM

Open Defense of PhD Scholar Mr. Waseem Khan, Department of Political Science

Open Public Defense of Mphil Leading to Phd Scholar Mr. Syed Akhtar Ali Shah, Department of Political Science

PhD Completion of Ms. Naveeda, Department of Political Science

Ms. Naveeda, PhD scholar of the Department of Political Science has successfully completed her PhD under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Zahid Ali Khan, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan.

Open Defense of PhD Scholars

3rd National Harmony Workshop 2019

A delegation from Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, led by Mr. Azmat Ali Khan (Assistant Professor, also entitled by NDU as Ambassador of AWKUM), Department of Political Science, along with students Miss Sireen (M.A. Psychology), Mr. Faizan (BS International Relations), attended a week long workshop entitled, “3^rd National Harmony Workshop, (18-22 March, 2019), arranged by National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad. Delegations from all over Pakistani Universities attended the workshop. The sole purpose of workshop was to highlight that Pakistan is a multi-ethnic society, alienated geographically among separate regions, with different cultures, languages, and socio-economic structures like many other countries around the globe. Since many years, Pakistan is going through serious internal and external security challenges. It is realized that lack of national unity and integration among the federating units is one of the major weaknesses that has accentuated these challenges. Pakistan needs a national platform to bring her divergent linguistic and geographic groups together for some common national goals.

Since there was no such mechanism where the universities could be engaged in such an exercise, NDU realized its national responsibility and launched a project “MANZIL E MURAD” in 2015, which proved a success in achieving its goal. 2^nd workshop was organized in 2017. In continuation to this national project, dedicated and continued effort is pre-requisite to build the required degree of cohesion and common understanding among the people of all the federating units. Universities and institutions being the think tanks can play an important role in facilitating national harmony and integration.

Objectives of the workshop included; to enhance national harmony and integration, generate a sense of ownership among the academic community of all federating units regarding national issues, to improve national pride and awareness among university students and academia on security environment and role of Pakistan Armed Forces towards stability and peace in Pakistan, and to share common understanding regarding the possible solutions to existing problems in Pakistan. The cleavages along the lines of traditional attachments are fundamental to any plural societies as in Pakistan. Expert speakers from the federal government and military experts talked on the said issues and national security responding to multiple questions asked by the participants.