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Name: Dr Muhammad Munir
Date of Birth: 12 April 1969
Nationality: Pakistani
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
Postal Address: Assistant Professor
Strategic Studies Department
Faculty of Contemporary Studies (FCS)
National Defense University (NDU)
Sector E-9, Islamabad.
Email: (Official): [email protected]
Email: (Personal): [email protected]
Permanent Address: H No 149, Street No 1, Fazaia Housing
Scheme,Tarnol, Fateh Jang Road
Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Tel: 92-51-2227372
Mobile: 0331-9896113
Education/qualifications:
PhD (Defence & Strategic Studies) , 2018, Quaid-i-Azam University ,
Islamabad.
Advance Course on International Security, 1996, St. Andrews University,
Scotland, U.K.
M.A. Political Science, 1991, Department of Political Science, Islamia University
Bahawalpur, Pakistan
M. Sc (Defence & Strategic Studies), 1990, Quaid-i-Azam Unversity, Islamabad,
Pakistan
B. Sc (Maths & Physics), 1988 , Islamia University Bahawalpur, Pakistan
F.Sc (Pre-Engineering). 1986, Khaaja Fareed Degree College, Rahim Yar Khan
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Publicatins
Research Papers in Journals
1. Pakistan-China Strategic Interdependence: Post-9/11 Imperatives , Strategic
Studies , ISSI, Islamabad, Vol.39, Number 2, Summer 2018). (HEC
Recognised, X Category Journal)
2. Political Rhetoric: Slogan Politics in Pakistan and Role of Parliament, FWU
Journal of Social Sciences, Winter 2017, vol.11, no.2, 26-38 ( Co-author
with Muhammad Shafiq and Dr Razia Sultana). (HEC Recognised, X
Category Journal)
3. Global Threat: A Comparative Analysis of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State
(IS), IPRI Journal, Volume XVI, Number 2, Summer 2016). (HEC
Recognised, X Category Journal)
4. “Evaluation of the Improvement in the Quality of PhD Theses Produced
during 2001-2012: A Case Study of Pakistani Universities” published in
Bulletin of Education and Research (December 2014, Vol. 36, No. 2) pp. 13-
24 (Co-author with Muhammad Ahsan, Mumtaz Akhtar and Rafaqat Ali
Akbar). (HEC Recognised)
5. “Rise of China: Implications for Pakistan”, IPRI Insight, Volume 1 No. 2, 3
(2014).
6. “Advancing Defence Cooperation in Asia Pacific: India‟s Emerging Role”,
IPRI Journal, Volume XIII, Number 2, Summer 2013). (HEC Recognised,
X Category Journal)
7. “Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline: Cost –Benefit Analysis”, Journal of Political
Studies, Volume 20, Issue-2, winter 2013. (HEC Recognised, X Category
Journal)
8. “Prospects of India-Pakistan Relations”, IPRI Insight, Volume 1 Number 1
(2013).
9. The Role of Light Weapons in creating internal instability: Case study of
Pakistan, Journal of Political Studies, Vol. 18, Issue - 2, 2011. (HEC
Recognised, X Category Journal)
10. “An Islamic Approach to Women‟s Education and Human Development”
published in Muslim Education Quarterly Vol. 24, No. 1 & 2, 2011, Islamic
Academy, Cambridge, United Kingdom. (Foreign Publication)
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11. A research paper on “The Pakistani Case: The 2005 Earthquake as a
Defining Calamity” in a Comparative Research Study on Managing Chaos:
International Approaches to Disaster edited by Meir Elran, (Washington:
NDU PRESS, 2010). (Foreign Publication)
12. A research paper on “US Strategic Policy Towards India and Pakistan in
the Post 9/11” in Turkish Year Book 2008, Ankara, Turkey. (Foreign
Publication)
13. "Strategies and Technologies for Industrial Pollution Reduction" published
in the Monthly FRIENDS Perspective, Vol., V, No. 3-4, NovDec, 1997.
14. A paper on "Time to Ponder for India" published in the Monthly FRIENDS
Perspective, Vol. 11, No. 4, December 1994.
Co-author of Books
1. Co-authored a Book entitled “Academic Research, Writing and Publishing”
(Lahore: Classic Publishers, August 2012).
2. Co-authored a book entitled 'Glorious Period of Medieval Muslims in
Science and Technology', Islamabad: FRIENDS, February 2000.
Co-editor of Books
1. Regional Dynamics and Strategic Concerns in South Asia(Islamabad:
Islamabad Policy Research Institute, 2018).
2. Strengthening Peace and Cooperation in South Asia: Incentives and
Constraints (Islamabad: Islamabad Policy Research Institute, 2017).
3. Emerging Security Order in Asia Pacific and its Impact on South Asia
(Islamabad: Islamabad Policy Research Institute, 2016).
4. Policy Approaches of South Asian Countries and their Impact on the Region
(Islamabad: Islamabad Policy Research Institute, 2015).
5. SCO‟s Role in Regional Stability: Prospects of its Expansion (Islamabad:
Islamabad Policy Research Institute, 2013).
6. Stabilising Afghanistan: Regional Perspectives and Prospects (Islamabad:
Islamabad Policy Research Institute, 2011).
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Book Reviews
1. Tom Miller, China‟s Asian Dream: Empire Building along the New Silk Road
(London: Zed Books, 2017), 248. (For IPRI Journal Summer 2018) .
2. Tilman Pradt, China‟s New Foreign Policy: Military Modernisation,
Multilateralism and the „China Threat‟ (Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan,
2016), pages 208 ( JOCA, 2017).
3. Erin Zimmeraman,Think Tank and Non-Traditional Security: Governance
Entrepreneurs in Asia (Palgrave Macmillian,2016), 208(IPRI Journal Summer
2016).
4. Magnus Petersson, The US, NATO Debate from Libya to Ukraine (New York:
Bloomsbury Publishing,2015), 224 (Journal of Current Affairs,
Vol.1,nos.1&2,2016).
5. Major General Shaukat Iqbal, The New Great Game and Security Challenges for
Pakistan (Karachi: Paramount Books, Pvt., Limited, 2014), 281 pages. (IPRI
Journal XV, no. 1, winter 2015).
6. Christopher Coker, The Improbable War China, The United States and the
Continuing Logic of Great Power, Conflict (Oxford University Press, 2015), 256
pages. (IPRI Journal XV, no. 2, summer 2015).
7. Rai Sarfraz Shah, Shandur Durand‟s Boundary Violations (Gilgit: Hunza
Printing Press, 2014), 121 pages (IPRI Journal, Summer 2014).
8. Lisa Harrison and Theresa Callan, Key Research Concepts in Politics and
International Relations (Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and
Washington D.C: Sage Publications, 2013), 157 Pages (IRI Journal, Winter
2014).
9. William T. Tow and Brendan Taylor, Bilateralism, Multilateralism and Asia-
Pacific Security: Contending Cooperation (London and New York: Routledge,
2013), 240 pages (IRI Journal, Summer 2013).
10. A book review of Rural Change in South Asia: India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
in Quarterly Journal - National Development and Security, Vol. IV, No.11,
November, 1995
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Seminar Papers
1. “Development of Pakistan-China Relations” presented in China-Pakistan Think
Tank Seminar on “Building China-Pakistan Community of Shared Destiny in
the New Era” jointly organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of
Pakistan and the Embassy of People‟s Republic of China in Pakistan on August
5-6, 2014 at Pakistan-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad.
2. “Post 9/11 World: Geopolitical Imperatives and Development of Sino-Pak
Relations” presented at Asia Pacific Institute, Academy of Social Sciences,
Beijing, China, May 28, 2004.
Policy Analysis/Papers ( Unpublished)
A research study/ brief on “Regional Connectivity East West Trade”,
submiited on January 24, 2018.
Geo-strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Afghanistan, China and
Pakistan ( submitted on August 15, 2017).
The Implications of Chinese Consortium Divestment of 40% Strategic Stakes in
Pakistan Stock Exchange (submitted on February 2, 2017).
Rebuttal of C. Christine Fair‟s article on "A New Way of Engaging Pakistan",
submitted on May 26, 2016.
Policy paper on “US Role in Employing IS as a Tool of Foreign Policy and the
Future Implications for Pakistan”, submitted in October 2015.
The Role of SCO in Guaranteeing Regional Security
Upsurge in Indo-China Relations and Policy Recommendation from Pakistan
(22 July 2014).
A study on Shandur Durand‟s Security Boundary Violations and offered
comments in the light of official policy (25 September 2014) .
Pakistan-India Trade, Economy and Energy (submitted on October 31,2014).
Policy briefs on various themes on Balochistan such as Balochistan-Some
Historical Facts, Political outlook of Balochistan, Positive Developments in
Balochistan, Factors behind Insurgency in Balochistan, Positive Contributions
of Pakistan Armed Forces in Balochistan, The issue of Missing Persons in
Balochistan, and Better Balochistan or Greater Balochistan). ( March 2014).
Brief /Analysis in Brief on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Rohingya
Muslims (2014).
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Professional Experience
25 years Experience in Research, Academic Management and Coordination
Strategic Studies Department, Faculty of Contemporary Studies, NDU,
Islamamabad
Assistant Professor, with effect from July 12, 2018 to date.
Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI)
18Years Experience in Research and Academic Management/Administration
A. 6 Years X Research Fellow, March 1, 2012 to July 11, 2018.
B. Acting Director (Administration) from August 30, 2008 to February 30,
2013.
C. Administrative Officer from July 26, 2000 to 29 August 2008.
Foundation for Research on International Environment, National
Development and Security (FRIENDS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
7 Years Research Experience
A: Research Fellow (Coord) (31October 1995 -July 25, 2000)
Coordinated and organized various national, regional and international seminars
in addition group discussion, workshops, advocacy and awareness campaigns.
The work included issuance of invitations, soliciting papers, programme of the
Seminar, identification of speakers and discussants, travel arrangements, hotel
bookings, press coverage of the events, list of participants etc., including liaison
with donor agencies for collaboration in organizing research projects and to
complete all formalities required for funding.
As a secretary of the Board of Governors and Policy Coordination and other
meetings wrote minutes of the meetings and as Associate Editor of Quarterly
Journal "National Development and Security” supervised its editing and
publishing.
Studies on topics of national, regional and international importance focusing on
Development and Security issues.
As Director: Integrated Consultancy Service Pvt. Ltd. (A subsidiary of
FRIENDS) prepared various project proposals for human development focusing
on education, women development, economic rights and environmental
protection.\
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As FRIENDS alternate Representative in Government of Pakistan's Task Force
on Environment and Forestry monitored plantation campaigns of various
organizations.
Arranged printing of Journals, seminar reports, newsletters, brochures, and
monographs. Also compiled and up-dated organization‟s activities in the form of
profiles/reports.
B: Research Associate (16 March 1993 - 30 1h October 1995)
Documentation and Research work relating library affairs, press clippings,
data collection, maintaining research folders and documentation etc.
Dissemination of information about organization‟s interventions in the form
of up-dates/magazines.
Exchange of publication with other organizations.
Seminars and Workshops Organized (& coordinated):
1993-Present
International Seminars:
10 international seminars of FRIENDS, Rawalpindi were organized and
coordinated (8 in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation, Munich,
Germany and 2 with UNESCO, Bangkok) on issues such as The Culture of
Peace in Central South Asia; Security, Trade and Advanced Technologies in
South Asia; Role of Women in National Development; Fundamental Economic
Rights; OIC and the Contemporary Issues of the Muslim World; Nuclear
Disarmament and Conventional Arms Control Including Light Weapons;
Central Asia: Regional Cooperation for Peace and Development; Regional
Cooperation Among Indian Ocean Countries; Geo-economic World Order;
SAARC in the New Millennium etc.
8 international conferences of IPRI (in collaboration with Hanns Seidel
Foundation) were coordinated .The themes were: Strengthening Peace and
Cooperation in South Asia: Incentives and Constraints ( 2017), Emerging
Security Order in Asia Pacific and its Impact on South Asia ( 2016), Policy
Approaches of South Asian Countries and their Impact on the Region (2015),
SCO‟s Role in Regional Stability: Prospects of its Expansion, (2013),
Stabilising Afghanistan: Regional Perspectives and Prospects (2011), Arms
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Race and Nuclear Developments in South Asia (April 2004), Conflict
Resolution and Regional Cooperation in South Asia (December 2003), and
Comprehensive Security and Economic Prospects in South-West and Central
Asian Region (August 2002).
Regional Seminars and Bilateral Forums
4 regional seminars of FRIENDS, Rawalpindi (3 on Sino-Pak relations and 1
on Globalization) and 3 Bilateral Forums of IPRI (one with Brookings
Institution on Pak-US strategic dialogue, one with Delhi Policy Group on
nuclear risk reduction and Restrain Measures in South Asia and one with
Chinese Association for Peace and Disarmament on Sino-Pak relations) were
coordinated.
National Seminars
More than 15 national seminars of FRIENDS and IPRI were organizes on
various themes i.e Kashmir issue, Democratic Process in Pakistan, Governance
and Dispensation of Justice in Pakistan, Globalization: Implication for
Developing Countries, Agriculture and Rural Development: Pakistan's
Economic Stability, Participatory Development Paradigm for Alleviation of
Poverty, South Asia: Prospects for Peace, Strategies and Technologies for
Industrial Pollution Reduction, Yes or No to CTBT, Dynamics of Islam-West
Relations in 21st Century, Small Arms and South Asia: National Challenges,
Human Rights in Pakistan: How to improve them?, Migration and
Multiculturalism in Pakistan, Tribal Areas of Pakistan: Challenges and
Responses.
Coordination of IPRI Conferences
IPRI-HSF International Conference on “Regional Dynamics and Strategic
Concerns in South Asia” to be held on November 14-15, 2017.
IPRI-HSF International Conference on “Strengthening Peace and
Cooperation in South Asia: Incentives and Constraints” held on 22-23
November 2016.
IPRI-HSF International Conference on “Emerging Security Order in Asia
Pacific and its Impact on the Region” held on 17-18 November 2015.
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IPRI-HSF International Conference on “Policy Approaches of Major
Countries in South Asia and their Impact on the Region” held on 19-20 May
2014.
36th Meeting of India-Pakistan Neemrana Initiative (A track-II Dialogue)
held in Islamabad in December 2014.
Coordinated 35th Meeting of India-Pakistan Neemrana Initiative (A track-II
Dialogue) held in New Delhi from 17-21 August 2013.
International Conference “ SCO‟s Role in Regional Stability: Prospects of
its Expansion” held on 28-29 August 2013.
IPRI conference on “Revisiting Pak-US Relations” held on 12 September
2013.
IPRI Conference on “Future of Pakistan- Afghanistan Relations”, organized
on 24 October 2012.
IPRI Conference on “Pakistan-China Economic Relations With special focus
on Thar Coal, Kashgar Special Economic Zone and Gwadar Sea Port”
organized on 13 March 2013.
Participation in Conferences/Seminars
14th Session of Islamabad Informal Study Circle on China organized by
Gallup Pakistan on March 8, 2018, at Banquet Hall, Islamabad Club.
13th Session of Islamabad Informal Study Circle on China organized by
Gallup Pakistan on February 2, 2018, at Banquet Hall, Islamabad Club.
Ninth Session of Islamabad Informal Study Circle on China organized by
Gallup Pakistan on October 8, 2017, at Banquet Hall, Islamabad Club.
Eighth Session of Islamabad Informal China Study Circle organized by
Gallup Pakistan on September 7, 2017, at Banquet Hall, Islamabad Club.
National Seminar on Pakistan-China Relations Beyond CPEC organized by
ISSRA, NDU, Islamabad on August 23, 2017.
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Discussion on Islamic Military Alliance: Options and Challenges for
Pakistan organised by ISSI on June 15, 2017 at ISSI Meeting Room
Participated in a Discussion on Pakistan Water Security Diagnostic
Initiative organised by the Project Management & Policy Implementation
Unit (PMPIU), Ministry of Water and Power, Government of Pakistan in
collaboration with the World Bank at Committee Room, Office of Chief
Engineer, Advisor/Chairman Flood Commission, 6 Ataturk Avenue, G5/1
Islamabad on May 23,2017.
Participated and prepared report and recommendations IPRI-HSF
International Conference on “Achieving Peace in Afghanistan: Challenges
and Prospects” held on May 10-11, 2017 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.
Fourth Session of Informal Study Circle on China Studies organized by
Gallup Pakistan at Banquet Hall, Islamabad Club on April 4, 2017,
Participated and prepared report and recommendations IPRI I Roundtable
on “ Regional Implications of Indian Hegemony in SAARC” held at IPRI
Conference Hall on May 10-11, 2017 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.
Second Session of Informal Study Circle on China Studies organized by
Gallup Pakistan at Banquet Hall, Islamabad Club on February 8, 2017.
Participated and prepared report and recommendations of IPRI “Debt Issues
of Pakistan”, submitted on September 14, 2016
Prepared a brief on “countering Daesh/ISIS and AQIS in the Region”,
submitted on September 18, 2016.
Report and recommendations of IPRI workshop on “Pakistan‟s Soft Power
and Public Diplomacy”, submitted on October 19 , 2016
Participated and prepared report and recommendations of IPRI workshop on
National Action Plan (submitted on April 20, 2016).
Recommendation of IPRI-HSF International Conference on “Evolving
Situation in Afghanistan: Role of Major Powers and Regional Countries”,
(submitted on June 2, 2016).
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Participated in SCO Think Tanks Forum held in Beijing on 26-27
September 2016.
Attended International Conference on “Narratives of National Security‟
organized by ISSI on 25-26 November 2014 at ISSI Conference Hall,
Islamabad.
Attended a seminar on “Ideological Dimensions of Militancy in Pakistan and
Counter Narrative” organized by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security
Studies (PICSS) on October 20,2014 at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad.
Participated in Pakistan-China Thin Tank Seminar on “ Building China-
Pakistan Community of Shared Destiny”, held on 5-6 August 2014 at
Pakistan-China Centre, Islamabad and read a paper on “ Development of
Pakistan-China Relations”
Attended a roundtable on “Perspectives on Pakistan‟s Kashmir Policy”
organized by Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analyses
(ISSRA), National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad on October 27,
2014 at NDU Conference Hall, Islamabad
Participated in the National Consultation on “Research and Teaching of
Conflict Studies and Conflict in Pakistan” organized by Institute of Social
and Policy Sciences on October 28,214 at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad.
Prepared recommendations of two-day national conference on “Roadmap for
Economic Growth of Pakistan” organized by Islamabad Policy Research
Institute (IPRI) in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF)
organized on October 22-23, 2014 at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad.
Report of one-day national conference on “Balochistan: Enhancing the Pace
of Development and Prosperity” organized by Islamabad Policy Research
Institute (IPRI) on October 30, 2014 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.
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Report of International Conference on “Major Powers‟ Interests in Indian
Ocean: Challenges and Options for Pakistan organized by IPRI in
collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation on November 18-19, 2014 at
Serena Hotel, Islamabad.
Attended a Roundtable on "Scandinavia and the rest of Europe: Moving to
the Right? Consequences for Immigration, Trade and other Sectorsorganized
by Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) in collaboration with Pakistan-Norway
Association (PANA) on February 14, 2014 at IPS Office, House No. 1,
Street No.8, F-8/3, Islamabad.
Attended International Conference on “Peace and Reconciliation in
Afghanistan” organized by Centre for Discussion and Solutions (CDS),held
Islamabad Marriott Hotel.
Attended a Roundtable “Pakistan-NATO Partnership after 2014” organized
by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency
(PILDAT) Islamabad in collaboration with Senate Standing Committee on
Defence held on February 12, 2014.
Participated in the 5th Think Tanks Forum of the OIC countries held in
Baghdad, Iraq on 21-22 February 2014.
Attended an International conference on “History of Non-violent Resistance
in Pakistan" Organized by Pakistan Institute of Peace and Diplomacy,
Islamabad and Hanns Seidel Foundation Germany in collaboration with the
Leverhulme Trust and University of Warwick UK on 27-28 February 2014
at Margalla Hotel Islamabad.
Attended a National Conference on "Issues of National Integration and
Harmony in Pakistan" organized by National Defence University (NDU),
Islamabad and Community Appraisal and Motivation Programme (CAMP)
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in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Germany on 17-18
March 2014 at NDU Auditorium, Islamabad.
Attended a National Conference on “Emerging Strategic Architecture of
South Asia: Prospects and Challenges” organized by Department of
Strategic and Nuclear Studies (SNS), National Defence University,
Islamabad in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) on May
6, 2014 at NDU Auditorium, Islamabad.
Attended an In-house Meeting on "Militancy on Pak-Afghan Borderland"
with Dr. Anne Stenersen, Research Fellow, Norwegian Defence Research
Establishment (SFI), organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies,
Islamabad (ISSI) on June 19, 2014 at ISSI Conference Hall, Islamabad.
Participated in Pakistan-China Thin Tank Seminar on “ Building China-
Pakistan Community of Shared Destiny”, held on 5-6 August 2014 at
Pakistan-China Centre, Islamabad and read a paper on “ Development of
Pakistan-China Relations”.
Attended 35th Meeting of India-Pakistan Neemrana Initiative (A track-II
Dialogue) held in New Delhi from 18-20 August 2013.
Attended a Seminar on “Finding Connections: Interfaith Harmony &
Dialogue among Cultures”, organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomacy
and National Youth Parliament held on 26 September 2013 at National
Library Building, Islamabad.
Attended a Forum on "State, Religion and Democracy", organised by
Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University in
collaboration with Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) on
October9, 2013 at the Conference Hall of DSS Department.
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Participated in a Round Table Talk on “Nuclear Governance and Nuclear
Energy “, organised by South Asian Strategic Stability Institute(SASSI) on
October r 22,2013.
Visited Baghdad, Iraq from October 27-30, 2013 and attended the
Preparatory Meeting for the 5th
OIC Think Tanks Forum organized by the
Iraqi Prime Group for Strategic Studies in collaboration with TASAM. Also
attended a talk on “Creating Strategic Alliance of Iraq-Kuwait-Jordan as a
Buffer Zone to overcome the issue of Sectarian Conflict” by Dr.Torhan
M.Al-Mufti, State Minister for Provincial Affairs, Republic of Iraq .
Attended a Roundtable on “Management of Ceasefire on the LOC (2003-
2013)”, organised by Department of International Relations, National
Defence University, Islamabad held on November 7, 2013 at Faculty
Conference Hall,NDU,Islamabad.
Attended SAARC Charter Day Commemoration held on December 6, 2013
at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad.
Attended a Guest Lecture on “Sufi Teachings of Islam as Teachings of
Global Peace: Indonesia Case” held at National Library, Islamabad on
December 10, 2013.
Attended SVI Conference on “Matrix of Regional and National Security in
South Asia and its Post-2014 Dynamics” , held on December 19, 2013 at
Marriott Hotel, Islamabad
Seminar on “Sudan: Current and Future Prospects”, held on December 31,
2013 at Islamabad Hotel, Islamabad.
Mr. Muhammad Munir, Acting Director Administration attended a 3-day
(August 15 - 18 2009) workshop on “Teaching & Research Methodology
Skills”. Awarded a Certificate of Professional Development by Higher
Education Commission Islamabad conducted by Learning Innovation
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Division in collaboration with Department of DSS, Quaid-i-Azam
University Islamabad.
Presentations made at IPRI In-house Discussions
Gave a presentation on Obtaining Environment of the Middle East in IPRI in-
huse meeting hed on May 30.2017.
Gave a Presentation on “Progress on CPEC Construction” on May 12, 20167 in
an interactive session with Dr. Lai-Ha Chan,Global Fellow.Priceton University,
Australia.
Gave a presentation on CPEC in a discussion with CICIR delegation on April
19, 2016.
Gave a Presentation on “Current Situation in Afghanistan” on June 2, 2016 in an
interactive session with Uzbek delegation.
Gave a Presentation in an in-house discussion with Chinese delegation on July
29, 2016.
Gave a Presentation on CPEC in an in-house discussion with RUSI delegation
on November 9, 2016
Gave a Presentation in an in-house discussion with Chinese delegation on
December 12, 2016.
Foreign Visits:
Visited China as member of IPRI delegation on the invitation of CICIR
Beijing from 22-30 October 2017 and gave presentations in various think-
tanks on “Progress on the Construction of CPEC”.
Visit to China from September 24, 2016 to October 3, 2016 to participate in
SCO Think-Tanks Symposium of the Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and
Cooperation Commission of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
(GNFCC SCO), under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.
Visited CICIR, China as part of IPRI Delegation from 19 October to 26
October 2015.
Visited Turkey to attend Strategic Studies Summit on “Building
Partnership” organized by NESA in Antalya, Turkey on 23-26 March 2015.
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5th
Think Tanks Forum of OIC Countries held in Baghdad, Iraq on 21-22
February 2014.
Visited Baghdad on October 27-30, 2013 to participate in the preparatory
meeting for the 5th
OIC Think Tanks Forum.
Attended 35th
Meeting of India-Pakistan Neemrana Initiative (A Track-II
Dialogue) in New Delhi on 18-20 August 2013.
Participated in 33rd Meeting of India-Pakistan Neemrana Initiative (Track II
Dialogue) held in New Delhi, India from 20-22 May 2012.
As a member of IPRI delegation comprising Dr. Maqsudul Hasan Nuri,
Head of delegation, Col (Retd) Muhammad Hanif, Consultant, Mr.
Muhammad Munir, Acting Director Administration, Mr. Aftab Hussain,
Assistant Research Officer and Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Khan, Assistant
Research Officer visited China on 24-31 October 2011 and held
meetings/discussion with various Chinese think-tanks and institutions with a
view to developing cooperation with these institutions in the field of
research for mutual benefits. Local hospitality was extended by China
Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR).
Participated in the conference on “Pakistan-India Track II Dialogue on
Climate Change” jointly organized by Sustainable Development Policy
Institute (SDPI) and Center for Science and Environment (CSE) in
collaboration with Heinrich Boll Stiftung (HBS) on 13-15 February 2012 at
Best Western Hotel, Islamabad.
As member of IPRI delegation comprising Dr. Maqsudul Hasan Nuri,
Acting President IPRI, head of delegation, Dr. Rashid Ahmad Khan, Senior
Research Fellow, Dr. Noor ul Haq, Research Fellow and Mr. Muhammad
Munir, Acting Director Administration participated in the 5th Annual
RNSSC Plenary Meeting organized by Regional Network of Strategic
Studies (RNSSC) and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses,
Ministry of Defence, New Delhi, India, held at New Delhi, India on 18-21
November 2009.
Participated in the Non Traditional Security Issues Working Group Meeting
organized by the Near East South Asia Centre for Strategic Studies,
Washington D.C. in collaboration with Regional Centre for Strategic
Studies (RCSS), Colombo, Sri Lanka held at Sri Lanka on 21-23 June 2009.
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As member of IPRI delegation comprising Professor Dr Pervaiz Iqbal
Cheema, Head of Delegation, Dr Noor ul Haq, Research Fellow and Mr
Muhammad Munir, Administrative Officer participated in the Third Meeting
of the Regional Network of Strategic Studies Centers organized by The
Centre for Strategic Research, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ankara, Turkey
and Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense
University, Washington D.C. held at Istanbul, Turkey on 19-22 May 2008.
As member of IPRI delegation comprising Professor Dr. Pervaiz Iqbal
Cheema, Head of delegation, Dr. Noor ul Haq, Mr. Muhammad Munir and
Mr. Muhammad Asif Nawaz participated in the Democracy and Governance
Working Group meeting and plenary sessions organized by The Near East
South Asia Centre for Strategic Studies at the National Defense University,
Washington, D.C. USA, the Centre for Strategic Studies, University of
Jordan, Amman and the Strategic Studies Center, Qatar Armed Forces held
Doha, Qatar on 31 October 2008 to 6 November 2008.
As member of IPRI delegation comprising Professor Dr Pervaiz Iqbal
Cheema, Head of Delegation, Dr Noor ul Haq, Research Fellow and Mr
Muhammad Munir, Administrative Officer participated in the second
plenary meeting of the Regional Network of Strategic Studies Centers in the
Near East and South Asia Region organized by The Cooperative Monitoring
Center in Amman and UCLA‟s Center for Middle East Development Jordan
held at Amman, Jordan on 9-12 November 2007.
Participated in the Annual Convention of NTS-Asia organized by Regional
Center for Strategic Studies, Sri Lanka held at Colombo, Sri Lanka on 4-6
November 2007.
Visited China at the invitation of China Arms Control and Disarmament
Association (CACDA) from 23 May to 28 May 2004, and held discussions,
participated in seminars, presented papers and interacted with Chinese
intellectuals, academicians, defense analysts and foreign policy experts at
various institutions/organizations based in Beijing. On 27 May 2004, the
delegation visited Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, Academy of Social
Sciences and held an in-house discussion. Mr Muhammad Munir made a
presentation on “The Post 911 World: Geopolitical Imperatives and The
Development of Sino-Pak Relations”.
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Visited Jordan and Iraq in June 1998 as member of business team of
FRIENDS (Glencore France) for UN Food for Oil Programme.
Visited Turkmenistan to participate in an International Conference on
Central Asia Regional Cooperation for Peace and Development organised in
collaboration with UNESCO, Hanns Seidel Foundation and Government of
Turkmenistan held on 26-28 November 1997.
Visited U.K. and Belgium to participate in a three week course on
International Security held at St.Andrew University Scotland, U.K. (21 July
to 9 August 1996). The main part of the course was a programme of seminar
by a range of outstanding specialists and a field trip to NATO and SHAPE
headquarters at Brussels including a service visit to RAF Leuchars,
Scotland. The course was attended by scholars from twenty two countries.
News Paper Articles
Extending CPEC to Afghanistan, Pakistan Observer, March 7, 2018.
Making Deradiclisation a Sustainable Process, Pakistan Observer, March 4,
2018.
Kazakhstan role in UNSC, Pakistan Observer, January 16, 2018
US National Security Strategy and Concerns in Pakistan, Pakistan Observer,
December 24, 2017.
CPEC; Geo-Economics Vs.Geo-Politics, Pakistan Observer, October11,
2017.
CPEC as a Linchpin of China-Pakistan Relations, S Pakistan Observer ,
September 13, 2017.
CPEC As A Mean to Regional Connectivity, Pakistan Observer , August 30,
2017.
Energy of the Future, Pakistan Observer, August 26, 2017.
Exposing IS‟s Proganda Reality, Pakistan Observer, July23, 2017.
AIFC: An Emerging Financial Services Hub, Pakistan Observer, June 25,
2017.
FATA Islahat- Aik Ahim Zarura, Hilal Magzine, May 2017.
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Kazakhstan: Paradise for Investment, Pakistan Observer, April 30.2017.
Pakistan-Norway relations, Pakistan Observer, March 26, 2017.
Kaskmir Main Insani Haqooq Ki Khilaaf Warzi, Hilal, February 2017.
Talks on Syria in Astana in a new dialogue format, Pakistan Observer,
January 22, 2017.
G-global: New format pg global dialogue, Pakistan Observer December 3,
2016.
Cooperative Security Mechanism in Asia, Pakistan Observer, November 11,
2016.
SCO & Imperatives of Regional Security, Pakistan Observer. October 1,
2016.
The Situation in Afghanistan, Pakistan Observer, August 4, 2016.
A response to Ms Fair‟s Biased Analysis, Pakistan Observer, June 5, 2016.
Gaining of Soft Image of Pakistan, The World Post, May 12.2016.
Imperatives of Human Rights in IHK, Pakistan Observer, March 6, 2016.
Main Components of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, IPRI Newsletter,
February 2016.
Modi‟s Symbolic Visit, Pakistan Observer, January 1, 2016.
Outcome of SCO Summit, Pakistan Observer, July 22, 2015.
Outcome of Modi‟s Visit to China, Pakistan Observer, May 24, 2015.
Pak-China „Shared Destiny‟, Pakistan Observer, April30, 2015.
National Counter-terrorism Narrative, Pakistan Observer, March 1, 2015.
Obama‟s Visit Raises Concerns in Pakistan, Pakistan Observer, January31,
2015.
How to View Elections in IHK, Pakistan Observer, December 28, 2014.
Factors behind Border Clashes, Pakistan Observer, October 18, 2014.
President Xi‟s Visit to South Asia, Pakistan Observer, September 28, 2014.
Calling Off Foreign Secretary level talks, Pakistan Observer, August 24,
2014
Zarb-e-Azb for Peace, Pakistan Observer, June 28, 2014.
Democracy or Corruption: The Case of Mukhtar Ablyazov, the Frontier Post,
April 18, 2014.
EXPO-2017: Vision for Energy, the Frontier Post, April 17, 2014.
Is it Politics or Corruption? The Daily Mail, April 15,2014.
Political outlook of Baluchistan, Pakistan Observer, April 13, 2014.
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Iran‟s nuclear programme, Pakistan Observer, January 14, 2014.
Stablising the Line of Control, Pakistan Observer, January 4, 2014.
21st Century Kazakhstan-Vision 2050, Daily Mail, July 3, 2013.
Implications of Karzai‟ Visit to India, Pakistan Observer, June 13, 2013.
Dynamics of Indo-Pakistan Relations, Pakistan Observer, May 21,2013.
Talks on Iran‟s nuke programme, Pakistan Observer, March 24, 2013.
Implications of Karzai‟ Visit to India, Pakistan Observer, June 13, 2013.
Dynamics of Indo-Pakistan Relations,Pakistan Observer, May 21,2013.
Talks on Iran‟s nuke programme, Pakistan Observer, March 24, 2013.
SCO - Building Regional Security Mechanism, Frontier Post, May4, 2012.
Building regional ties, Pakistan Observer, March 24, 2012.
Indian Factor in IPI Pipeline, Pakistan Observer, October 2, 2007.
Pacifying Tribal Areas of Pakistan, Pakistan Observer, 27 September
Pakistan‟s political dilem Pakistan Observer, May, September 13, 2007.
US rules of engagement, Pakistan Observer, August 30, 2007.
US rules of engagement, Pakistan Observer, August 30, 2007.
Importance of SCO Summit 2007, Pakistan Observer, August 23, 2007.
Musharraf: a determined leader, Pakistan Observer, August 16, 2007.
SCO in the emerging global dynamics, Pakistan Observer, August 2, 2007.
Political imbroglio in Pakistan, Pakistan Observer, August 11, 2007.
Factors behind Lal Masjid operation, Pakistan Observer, July 27, 2007.
Constitutional reforms in Kazakhstan, Pakistan Observer, July 19, 2007.
Motive behind the killings of Chinese, Pakistan Observer, July 12, 2007.
Motive behind the killings of Chinese, Pakistan Observer, July 12, 2007.
After the stand-off, Pakistan Observer, July 5, 2007.
Why were the Chinese kidnapped?, Pakistan Observer, June 28, 2007.
Not at the cost of integrity of Pakistan, Pakistan Observer, June 21, 2007.
New cold war between US & Russia, Pakistan Observer, June 14, 2007.
Religious freedom in Uzbekistan, Pakistan Observer, June 7, 2007.
NATO‟s dilemma in Afghanistan, Pakistan Observer, May 31, 2007.
US Foreign policy in Afghanistan, Pakistan Observer, May 24, 2007.
Prospects of IPI gas pipeline, Pakistan Observer, May 17, 2007.
Kazakhstan – vision for the future, Pakistan Observer, May 9, 2007.
Emerging political scenario in Pakistan, Pakistan Observer, May 3, 2007.
Sino-Pak all-round cooperation, Pakistan Observer, April 25, 2007.
Kashmir issue in human terms, Pakistan Observer, April 18, 2007.
Gwadar Port-transport & energy corridor, Pakistan Observer, April 10, 2007.
Development in Pak-Uzbek Relations, Pakistan Observer, March 28, 2007.
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Afgha nistan in our strategic vision, Pakistan Observer, April 3, 2007.
Multinational Naval Exercise – “Aman 07”, Pakistan Observer, March 17,
2007.
Rift in Pak-US relations, Pakistan Observer, March 4, 2007.
Increase in Indian Defence Budget?, Pakistan Observer, March 10, 2007.
Consequences of US-Iran War, Pakistan Observer, February 25, 2007.
Geopolitical Economics of Central Asia, Pakistan Observer, February 17,
2007.
Kazakhstan‟s Economic Policy, Pakistan Observer, Feb 10, 2007.
Indo-Pak Friendship Treaty, Pakistan Observer, February 4, 2007.
Prospects of Sino-Pak Gas/ Oil Gas Pipeline, Pakistan Observer, January
27,2007.
Indo-US N-deal & its impact, Pakistan Observer, January 20, 2007.
Saddam‟s execution & Muslim unity, January 6, 2007.
China – a unique rising power, Pakistan Observer, January 13, 2007.
Everlasting Friendship, Pakistan Observer, February 18,2006.
New phase in economic ties with China, Pakistan Observer, February
26,2006.
Pak-US relations, Pakistan Observer, March 4, 2006.
Imperatives of Bush‟s visit to South Asia Pakistan Observer, March 11,
2006.
New parameters in Indo-Australian ties, Pakistan Observer, March 18, 2006.
Ramifications of Indo-US N-deal, Pakistan Observer, March 25, 2006.
Importance of Volunteerism, Pakistan Observer, April 3, 2006.
Politicizing earthquake by ICG, Pakistan Observer, April 8, 2006.
Ghastliness at Nishtar Park, Pakistan Observer, April 16, 2006.
SAARC & the great game, Pakistan Observer, April 22, 2006.
A Strategic Partner or a Target! Pakistan Observer, May 6, 2006.
Challenges for the Muslim world, Pakistan Observer, May 13, 2006.
Pakistan‟s quest for energy security, Pakistan Observer, May 20, 2006.
Resolving Kashmir issues peacefully, Pakistan Observer. May 17, 2006.
SCO & Emerging geo-political imperatives, Pakistan Observer, June 10,
2006.
Afghan factor in regional cooperation, Pakistan Observer, June 17, 2006.
Pacifying Waziristan, Pakistan Observer, June 26, 2006.
Motive behind Rice‟s visit, Pakistan Observer, July 1, 2006
New developments in Pak-US relations, Pakistan Observer, July 13, 2006.
North Korea‟s missile tests, Pakistan Observer, July 15, 2006.
Peace & security imperatives in Balochistan, Pakistan Observer, July 23,
2006.
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Kazakhstan‟s vision of Asian security, Pakistan Observer, July 29, 2006.
Israel‟s Aggression in Lebanon, Pakistan Observer, August 5, 2006.
Perils of Impeding peace process, Pakistan Observer, August 12, 2006.
Ramifications of Cease-fire in Lebanon, Pakistan Observer, August 19,
2006.
Impact of Ballistic Missiles on SAS, Pakistan Observer, August 26, 2006.
External Factors Destabilizing Balochistan, Pakistan Observer, September2,
2006.
Internal Security Threats to Pakistan, Pakistan Observer, September 9, 2006.
Dialogue of Civilizations, Pakistan Observer, September 12, 2006.
Emergence of New Taliban, Pakistan Observer, September 16, 2006.
Joint exercise of Pak & US Naval forces, Pakistan Observer, September 23,
2006.
US-factors in resurgence of Taliban, Pakistan Observer, September 30,
2006.
The factors in resurgence of Taliban, Pakistan Observer, October 16, 2006.
Meaning of North Korea‟s nuclear test, Pakistan Observer, October 21,
2006.
Outcome of Musharraf‟s visit to USA, Pakistan Observer, October 28, 2006.
Political Perils of Bajaur Strike, Pakistan Observer, November 4, 2006.
Implications of Republicans‟ defeat, Pakistan Observer, November 13, 2006.
Transformation in Sino-Indian relations, Pakistan Observer, November 25,
2006.
Upgrading in Pak-China relations, December 2, 2006.
Pak-Uzbek relations: common trends Pakistan Observer, December 9, 2006.
Kazakhstan‟s anti-corruption measures, Pakistan Observer, December 21,
2006.
A viable Option for Peace in Afghanistan, December 30, 2006.
An Urdu article on "Role of Women in National Development" published in
the Monthly Waqat, Islamabad February 2000.
An article on "Weaponised Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia" published in
the Daily Pakistan Observer on July 9, 1998.
An article on "Pakistan's Ethnic Dilemma: Internal and External Factors"
published in the daily Pakistan Observer on July 21, 1997.
An article on "Afghan Conflict and its Regional Implications" published in
the daily Frontier Post on March 5, 1994.
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