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Editorial Team

    1. PROF DR ABUDL RASHID (Sitara-i-Imtiaz)
      Editor-in-Chief
      Meritorious Professor
      University of Karachi, Karachi
      Pakistan
      Distinguished International Professor
      Ovidius University, Constanta
      Romania
      Catholic University, Washington, DC
      USA
      https://abdulrashiduk.com/about/
      Dr. Abdul Rashid’s research area specializations center on four key domains: Tolerance (explored in his post-doctoral Fulbright thesis and his book Islam the Religion of Tolerance and Peace), Interfaith Dialogue (evidenced by his 18 inter-faith awards, his inclusion in the ISESCO Directory of Specialists in Islamic Studies, and his liaison with all religious schools of thought), Islamic and Religious Education (as former Chairman of the Department of Islamic Learning, supervisor of 44 Ph.D. degrees, author of Spectrum of Religious Education, and his work mainstreaming religious seminaries), and Peace and Social Harmony (demonstrated through his NGO ‘Global Network for Promotion of Tolerance’ (GNPT), organization of numerous peace seminars, and receiving the Sitara-i-Imtiaz for promoting social development and sanity).

    2. DR MUHAMMAD ISMAIL
      Editor
      Assistant Professor (English Language)
      Government College Satellite Town, Rawalpindi
      Pakistan
      https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9336-0002
      Dr. Ismail Abbasi specializes in the intersection of English linguistics, digital media production, and socio-legal research. With a Ph.D. in English Language, his core expertise lies in investigating the socio-political role of English, specifically its impact on human trafficking and peace-building in Pakistan. Beyond traditional academia, he is a skilled documentary filmmaker and project coordinator. His unique specialization combines "Digital English" and "Digital Diplomacy" with hands-on media production (TV/radio programs, archiving). He has successfully translated complex social issues (midwifery, child labor) into visual documentaries for international organizations like ILO, UNFPA, and Oxfam, making him an expert in applied English linguistics through digital storytelling.

    3. MS ARIFA BILAL
      Managing Editor
      Director, BWO Researches Pvt Ltd
      Pakistan
      https://bwo-researches.com/aboutus/
      Ms. Sayeda has dedicated her career to exploring a diverse range of critical issues encompassing social, political, historical, moral, personal, and family domains. Armed with a Master of Arts in Sociology from Islamabad, Pakistan, she possesses a profound understanding of human behavior, society and business administration.

    4. DR. SYED IFTIKHAR ALI GILANI
      Coordinator
      International Islamic University 
      Malaysia
      https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5697-9603
      Dr. Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani specializes in Islamic Thought, Sufism, and the integration of Islamic knowledge with contemporary education. As a PhD scholar at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC-IIUM) in Malaysia, his research bridges classical Islamic scholarship and modern social ethics. His publications explore Muhammad Hamidullah's contributions to Western Islam, Sufi orders in South Punjab, Urdu media representations of mysticism, and the Madinan state as a welfare model. A former broadcast journalist and syndicate member at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, he combines scholarship in Islamic studies with practical experience in media, interfaith dialogue, and life skills-based education

    5. MS KANWAL IQBAL
      Public Relations Officer
      BWO Researches Pvt Ltd
      Pakistan
      https://bwo-researches.com/aboutus/
      Ms Kanwal Iqbal, a marketing professional with a passion for fostering connections in research, currently serves as the Marketing Manager at BWO-Researches Pvt. Ltd. in Islamabad, Pakistan. Having earned her master’s degree from FJWU Pakistan, she embarked on her journey at BWO-Researches Pvt. Ltd. in January 2023 as a Marketing Officer, swiftly rising to her current role.


    Editorial Board

    1. DR. SHAZIA HASHMAT
      Member
      Department of Media and Communication Studies
      Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
      Pakistan
      https://www.fjwu.edu.pk/comm-and-media-faculty/dr-shazia-hashmat/

      Dr. Shazia Hashmat specializes in Gender and Media Studies, with a focus on women's representation, radio production, and cross-cultural communication. Her work examines ethnic, racial, and gendered portrayals in film and television, as well as audience gratifications among Pakistani diasporas. As Incharge of Radio VoW (Voice of Women), she applies feminist perspectives to broadcast media. Her international collaborations with U.S. universities (Texas, Nebraska) highlight expertise in transnational media analysis. Blending law, communication, and conflict resolution, she explores interpersonal negotiation among female radio producers and the mediatization of politics. Her unique background—from U.S. banking to Pakistani courts—enriches her socio-legal understanding of media.

       
    2. DR. MARIUM FATIMA
      Member
      Assistant Professor of Law & Human Rights
      National Defense University, Islamabad
      Pakistan
      Dr. Marium Fatima specializes in Public International Law, International Humanitarian Law, and Peace Studies, with a particular focus on armed conflict, state sovereignty, human rights, and refugee law. Her research critically examines security discourses, political narratives, and legal violations such as surgical strikes. She holds a Gold Medal in LLB (Summa Cum Laude) and has trained at The Hague Academy of International Law and European Peace University, Austria. As a Ph.D. candidate at National Defence University, Islamabad, she integrates legal frameworks with conflict resolution. Her publications explore the Kargil War and security threats, bridging Asia-Europe perspectives. She combines academic teaching with legal practice in infrastructure and finance sectors.

    3. DR KALYAN SINGH
      Member
      Assistant Professor of Punjabi Language
      GC University Lahore
      Pakistan
      https://www.sikhnet.com/news/giving-life-punjabi-pakistan-kalyan-singh-becomes-first-sikh-punjabi-professor-country
      Dr Kalyan Singh Kalyan Sardar specializes in Guru Nanak's philosophy, Sikh literature, and Punjabi language preservation in Pakistan. As the first Pakistani Sikh to earn a Ph.D. in the country (University of Punjab, 2017), his dissertation explored "The Philosophy of Humanity in Guru Nanak's Teachings." He is also Pakistan's first Sikh assistant professor. His work focuses on translating Sikh religious and cultural texts between Gurmukhi, Punjabi, Urdu, and English, including the Sikh Code of Conduct and novels. He advocates for Punjabi language revival, criticizing colonial and post-colonial linguistic policies that marginalized native tongues. His research bridges interfaith understanding and Pakistan's Sikh heritage.

    4. DR. MUHAMMAD JAWAD
      Member
      Department of Economics
      Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
      Pakistan
      https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Muhammad-Jawad-42
      Dr. Muhammad Jawad specializes in Leadership and Management Studies, with a particular focus on organizational behavior, strategic leadership, and institutional development. His post-doctoral training at the University of York, UK, has shaped his research into cross-cultural leadership models and evidence-based management practices. His work bridges theoretical frameworks from his Ph.D. (National Defence University, Islamabad) with practical applications in academic and defense sector environments. He explores how leadership styles influence team performance, decision-making, and organizational change. His international exposure to UK and Pakistani institutions enables comparative analyses of leadership effectiveness. His specialization includes both corporate leadership and public sector management, emphasizing sustainable organizational growth.

    5. DR. AKHTAR SANDHU
      Member
      Professor of History and Policies
      Postdoc Royal Holloway, 
      University of London, London
      UK 
      https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhtar-hussain-sandhu-ph-d-aa6bab81/ 

      Dr. Akhtar Hussain specializes in British Punjab, Muslim-Sikh relations, and modern South Asian history. His Ph.D. from Quaid-i-Azam University examined colonial-era interactions between Muslim and Sikh communities. A postdoctoral fellow at Royal Holloway, University of London, he has also trained in postgraduate research at the University of Southampton under Prof. Ian Talbot. His work explores communal dynamics, colonial historiography, and the political evolution of Punjab. With additional expertise in American studies, he bridges regional history and international perspectives. As Professor of History and Principal of Government Islamia Graduate College, Lahore, he combines administrative leadership with historical scholarship focused on Pakistan's pre-partition heritage.

       

    Advisory Board

    1. PROF DR MOHD ROSLAN BIN MOHD NOR
      Department of Islamic History and Civilization
      University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
      Malaysia
      https://umexpert.um.edu.my/m_roslan
      Prof. Dr. Mohd Roslan bin Mohd Nor specializes in Islamic History and Civilization, with a particular focus on Nusantara (Malay-Archipelago) Islam. His research bridges classical Islamic scholarship and contemporary Muslim societies, exploring themes such as Islamic intellectual heritage, the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia, and the intersection of Islamic teachings with education and social development. As Editor-in-Chief of Al-Tamaddun and an editorial board member of multiple international journals, he contributes significantly to Islamic historiography. His work emphasizes the unique civilizational identity of Islam in Malaysia and the wider region, integrating historical analysis with modern educational and research methodologies.

    2. DR REV. IOAN DURA 
      Faculty of Theology
      The Ovidius University of Constanta,
      Romania
      https://philpeople.org/profiles/ioan-dura

      Dr. Ioan Dura specializes in Philosophy of Religions, Interreligious Dialogue, and the intersection of theology with secular modernity. His PhD from "A. I. Cuza" University of Iasi focused on the history and philosophy of religions. He explores religious morphology in pluralistic societies, mysticism across traditions, and the dynamics of secularization versus spirituality. As a lecturer at Ovidius University of Constanta (Romania), he serves on multiple international editorial boards (Egypt, Russia, Philippines, Pakistan). He has organized over 50 international conferences bridging Christian theology, Islamic discourse, and Eastern philosophies. His research examines fundamentalism, religious identity, interfaith cooperation, and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and globalization to contemporary religious thought.

       
    3. DR DO THI KIM HOA
      Head,
      Department of Social Philosophy
      Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Hanoi
      Vietnam
      https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Do-Hoa-2
      Dr. Do Thi Kim Hoa specializes in Political and Social Philosophy, with a focus on democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and Ho Chi Minh's thought. As Head of the Department of Political and Social Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy (Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences), her recent research bridges Western philosophy and Vietnamese political ideology. Her Ph.D. thesis examined "Ho Chi Minh's Thought on Democracy and Its Present Significance." She works as a principal researcher comparing Eastern and Western democratic models, social philosophy, and the application of philosophical frameworks to contemporary Vietnamese governance. Her interdisciplinary background—spanning mathematics, English, and philosophy—enables rigorous analytical approaches to political theory.
       
    4. DR GODWIN ONUH ODEH
      Department of History
      Sokoto State University, Sokoto
      Nigeria
      https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Godwin-Onuh-Odeh
      Dr. Godwin Onuh Odeh specializes in Diplomatic and Social History, with a focus on Nigerian foreign relations, national youth service schemes, peace and security studies, and intergroup relations in Africa. His Ph.D. examined Nigeria's NYSC role in founding The Gambia's National Youth Service Scheme. He has extensively published on Nigeria-The Gambia relations, ECOWAS, religious tolerance, electoral politics, and decolonizing African health systems. His work spans terrorism, border security, gender roles, and leadership crises. As a lecturer at Sokoto State University, he serves on multiple international editorial boards, including the Journal of Academic Research for Humanities (Pakistan). He combines historical methodology with contemporary policy analysis on African integration and governance.

    5. PROF DR LIYAKAT TAKIM 
      Sharjah Chair in Global Islam
      Department of Religious Studies
      McMaster University, Ontario,
      Canada
      https://maxlab.mcmaster.ca/people/takim-liyakat

      Prof. Liyakat Takim specializes in Shi'i Islam, Islamic law, and Muslim diaspora communities, particularly in North America. His research explores charismatic authority, juristic interpretation (ijtihad), biographical literature, and the adaptation of Shari'a in minority contexts. He examines Shi'i exegesis, ritual practices, sectarian encounters, and the integration of Black Shi'ism and female converts in Western societies. With expertise in classical Arabic, Persian, and Urdu, he bridges pre-modern Islamic scholarship and contemporary reformist thought. His publications address organ donation, customary law, freedom of expression, and post-Islamism. As Sharjah Chair in Global Islam at McMaster University, he interrogates how Shi'i jurisprudence evolves within pluralistic, diasporic settings.

       
    6. DR AYESHA QAMAR
      Assistant Professor
      Department of Media and Communication Studies
      FJWU, Rawalpindi
      Pakistan
      https://www.fjwu.edu.pk/comm-and-media-faculty/dr-ayesha-qamar/

      Dr. Ayesha Qamar specializes in Communication Sciences, Media Studies, and Digital Design, with a PhD from the Communication University of China, Beijing. Her expertise bridges mass communication, graphic design, UI/UX, and web development. She integrates technical digital skills with media theory, focusing on research methodology, grant writing, and academic leadership. As an HEC-approved supervisor and Assistant Professor at Fatima Jinnah Women University, she combines teaching with practical training in videography, graphic design, and emerging media technologies. Her international PhD exposure to Chinese media frameworks adds a cross-cultural dimension to her specialization, positioning her at the intersection of traditional communication sciences and contemporary digital media production.

    7. DR SYED YASIR ALI GILANI
      Assistant Professor
      Department of Education
      FJWU, Rawalpindi
      Pakistan

      Dr. Yasir Ali Gilani specializes in ICT integration in education, mathematics education, and emerging web technologies (Web 2.0/3.0). His Ph.D. research examined the impact of ICTs on academic achievement in mathematics at the postgraduate level. With a PG Diploma in Inferential Statistics from Duke University, he brings quantitative rigor to educational technology research. His multiple master's degrees—including Mathematics, Computer Science, Law, History, Islamic Studies, and International Relations—reflect an interdisciplinary approach. He explores smart learning environments, operational learning trends, and student-teacher engagement dynamics. As an HEC-approved supervisor and former IPFP Assistant Professor at Fatima Jinnah Women University, he bridges pedagogy, technology, and data analytics.

       
       
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