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Malik Shaher Yar

Projects Head

Being part of Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations Malik has engaged 500 youth of Asian countries and US for collaboration towards projects for a more peaceful world. In 2017 he was selected among 20 young leaders in world to be part of prestigious Global Engagement Summit in Chicago. As advisor to South Asia’s first Internet TV with Artificial Intelligence enabled newsroom Malik advises communication strategies for bigger impact of media in improving society and raising voice of neglected community and marginalised members of society.Malik advocates rights of marginalised youth by developing projects in North of Pakistan bringing marginalised youth of different sects and ethnicities’ together for brighter future through vocational trainings. Malik was given special mentioned award by British Council for his work on providing shelter to orphans thought donations from 1600 students from 47 universities. He was also part of steering committee of biggest campaign on education by British Council which demanded free education for every citizen till 10th grade. Malik lead Pakistan as Local Coordinator for US based student network “Students for Liberty” which is an international libertarian non-profit organization whose stated mission is "to educate, develop, and empower the next generation of leaders of liberty." In 2019, he was selected for prestigious “Professional Fellows Program for Governance and Society” by the US State Department which brings young professionals from India, Pakistan, and Nepal to the U.S. to exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices in legislative process and policymaking. Malik was part of Pakistan delegation in Pak-Afghan PeaceLab by US State Department to promote regional peace and security in 2019. He was part of team that was tasked with understanding of issues and solutions from Afghan side for collaboration and joint endeavours bringing youth of both countries together for regional prosperity and stability..

Email ID: Shahyar@cpsd.org.pk

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Aroona Ahmereen

Research Associate

Aroona Ahmereen is a U.S State Department Exchange Alumna with a bachelor degree in Mass Communication from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). Her research experience focused on Gender and Media studies blends well with her academic expertise, giving her writings an academic yet analytical touch.

Email ID: Aroona@cpsd.org.pk

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Sana Fatima Zuberi

Research Associate

Sana Fatima Zuberi, a research officer at Centre of peace, security and development (CPSD) is a Mass Communication graduate of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). Her specialization in Journalism, with her expertise in Political Sciences,makes her an exceptional member of the CPSD family.

Email ID:Sana_fatima@cpsd.org.pk

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Umer Sharif

Social Media Officer

Umer Sharif, a Social Media Officer at Centre of Peace, Security and Development (CPSD) & Studying Computer Engineering from Comsats University Islamabad. He also has 2+ years experience in Social Media Management. He also can do multi-tasking skills, Strong problem-solving skills.

Email ID:Umer_Sharif@cpsd.org.pk

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Jawad Akbar

IT Associate

Having recently graduated in IT, Jawad Akbar has been working with CPSD for a year. Previously, he has worked as an IT officer in prestigious educational institutes. His expertise is in converting crude research data to eye-catchy infographics. While graphic designing is an added quality for him, he is more interested in web development.

Email ID: jawadakbar@cpsd.org.pk

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Imdad Hussain

Admin Incharge

Imdad Hussain performs duties and responsibilities which include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. He is vital in supporting CPSD through a variety of tasks related to organisational efficiency.

Email ID: imdad@cpsd.org.pk

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Imdad Hussain

Admin Incharge

Imdad Hussain performs duties and responsibilities which include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. He is vital in supporting CPSD through a variety of tasks related to organisational efficiency.

Email ID: imdad@cpsd.org.pk

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Ahsan Mukhtar Zubairi

Secretary General

Mr. Ahsan Zubairi is currently serving as the Secretary General of the Foreign Relations Section. He has previously served as the honorary Consul General of Romania in Karachi. He founded the Karachi Council of Foreign Relations (KCFR) and worked as its Secretary General. He holds a graduate degree in International Relations from Karachi University.

Email ID: secretarygeneral@cpsd.org.pk


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Abdul Wajid Qureshi

Manager Administration

Abdul Wajid is a graduate in Administrative Sciences from University of Karachi. Abdul Wajid has served in Karachi Council on Foreign Relations for more than three years. He is currently pursuing his Masters in International Relations from University of Karachi.

Email ID: wajid@cpsd.org.pk