Seminars & Events
The Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahor in collaboration with Jinnah- Ambedkar Chair organized a one-day seminar on “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Influence on Global Human Rights’ Thoughts”
Mr. Hamood Ur Rehman, Advocate Supreme Court
Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS
17-11-25
The Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore, in collaboration with COPAIR is organized a One Day Seminar on “Significance of SCO for Regional Cooperation & Development”.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar, DG National Language Promotion Department, Islamabad. Ms. Amna Munawar Awan, President COPAIR, Islamabad will be the Key Note Speaker & Chief Guest at the occasion.
Prof. Dr. Rana Ejaz, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore and Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS
15-10-24
A One Day Seminar on “ Non- traditional security challenges in South Asia.”
Mr. Ihsan Ghani, Former National Coordinator NACTA
Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS
20-09-24
A delegation from Iraq Visits Centre for South Asian Studies
Prof. Dr. Saeed Al Waleed Albaaj,
Professor of Comparative Religions from Iraq,
Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS
20-09-24
A Seminar on Seerat ul Nabi (SAW) at Centre for South Asian Studies
Mr. Hafiz Khawar Riaz, Visiting Faculty at Social Work Department, University of the Punjab, Lahore
25-09-24
A three member Chinese delegation from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing-China visited Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS) University of the Punjab, Lahore.
Dr.Tong Tao, Senior Researcher,
Dr. Li Dongdong, Associate Researcher and Dr. Ai Wanqiao, Assistant Researcher. Dr. Muhammad Hameed, Associate Professor from Archeology Department, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS
03-06-24
Centre for South Asian Studies in Collaboration with World BEYOND War Organization USA, hosted an Online International Conference ” Global Peace & Security: Navigating the Future”
Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, Centre for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Muzaffarabad
Ms. Rukmini Iyer, Director Exult! Solutions, Transformation | Learning | Peace building from India
Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS
26-06-24
A Round-Table discussion held on “Future of South Asia: Conflict and Strategic Stability” in the Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of Punjab, Lahore
Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS)-AJK
Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS
27-08-24
Organized a Webinar on “Regional Security & Connectivity”
Raja Faisal, TV Anchor, Dr. Salman Anwar from Peshawar, Dr. Muhammad Usman Askari from UMT Lahore, Dr. Adnan Nawaz from RMIT University Australia, and Dr. Malik Khurram Shehzad Khokhar, entrepreneur. Ms. Amna Munawwar Awan, President COPAIR
Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS
27-04-24
Organized an International Seminar on “CPEC’s Environmental Toll: Implications on the Society”
Dr. Agnieszka Niza Makowska, University of Tartu, Estonia & Dr. Kerry Longhurst, Institute of Politics & International Relations, Collegium Civitas-Poland
Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS
15-05-24
Organized one day seminar (hybrid mode), discussed on “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tools on Academic Writing Practices”
Dr. Aamir Arsalan, Assistant Professor, Department of Software Engineering at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
29-05-24
A Ceremony organized “Afforestation” in CSAS
Administrative Staff and Students Participated
28-03-24
A Ceremony organized “Afforestation” in CSAS
Administrative Staff Participated
01-04-24
Organized a Seminar on “Society and Politics of Jammu and Kashmir”
Dr. Serena Hussain, Associate Professor at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University, UK
22-04-24
A National Conference Organized by Centre for South Asian Studies in Collaboration with PAIGHAM –E- PAKISTAN on “South Asia: Evolving Challenges & Potential Opportunities” (NCSAECPO-24)
Ms. Amna Munawar Awan, President, Centre of Pakistan and International Relations (COPAIR), Islamabad,
Mr. Moayyed Jafri, Renowned Journalist,
and Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,
Director,
Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
16-02-24
MoU Signed between Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore & Center of Pakistan and International Relations (COPAIR), Islamabad
Ms. Amna Munawar Awan, President, Centre of Pakistan and International Relations (COPAIR), Islamabad,
Mr. Moayyed Jafri, Renowned Journalist,
and Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,
16-02-24
A National Seminar “Contemporary Conflict Resolution”
Major General (R)
Dr. Farhan Akhtar,
and Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,
11-03-24
Organized a Seminar under the title of “Thinking Beyond Democracy & Freedom in the age of Glocalization”
Dr. Rana Eijaz Ahmed, Professor of Political Science, University of the Punjab
20-12-23
signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Pakistan Study Centre, Karachi University, Area Study Centre Jamshoro University, Sindh and Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab
Prof Dr Naumana Kiran, Incharge, Pakistan Study Centre, Karachi University Dr Erum Muzaffar, Director Area Study Centre Jamshoro University, Sindh Dr Mukaish Kumar and Director PU Centre for South Asian Studies Dr Naheed S. Goraya signed the respective MoUs.
02-01-24
Organized a “Workshop and Brainstorming Session for Punjab University Alumni Focal Persons” in collaboration with Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood, Vice – Chancellor, University of the Punjab, Lahore and P.U. Alumni Office
Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,
Director,
Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
13-02-24
Organized a workshop on “Exploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) –Based Research Tools and Their Application Academic Research”
Mr. Toqeer Ahmad (Mendeley Community Advisor) Ph.D Scholar Library and Information Science
13-12-23
Organized a seminar on “Jinnah and Pakistan’s Constitutional Compact”
Barrister Asad Rahim Khan
14-12-23
A 15 members Delegation from Afghanistan Students visited in Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore, from The University of Lahore
The Director CSAS, Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, and Dr. Rabia, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Lahore and others faculty members were also with them
15-12-23
organized a lecture on “Pakistan: Sports & 5th Generation Warfare”
Mr. Talha Rehmani, Founder Saya Corporation, Lahore.
16-11-23
3 MoUs, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) were signed between Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore, and Area Study Centre Far-East Asia & South-East Asia, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan Study Centre, University of Karachi & Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Punjab,
The Director CSAS, Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, and Dr. Mukesh Kumar Khatwani, Director, Area Study Centre Far-East & South-East Asia, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Dr. Eram Muzaffar, Director, Pakistan Study Centre, University of Karachi, and Prof. Dr. Naumana Kiren, Director Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Punjab attended the event as speakers.
11-12-23
Centre for South Asian Studies in collaboration with Dr Jehangir Bader Institute of Vision & Leadership organized an event to mark ‘SAARC Charter Day’.
Guest Speakers:
Mr. Admiral (Rtd) Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan.
Mr. Zulfikar Ali Bader, CEO of Jenhangir Badar Institure of Vision and Leadership.
Mr. Shahid Malik, Senior Diplomat, Former High Commisioner of Pakistan and India.
Mr. Mian Anjum Nisar, Vice President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Khan Durrani, Vice Chancellor, University of the Punab, Lahore and
Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,
Director,
Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
11-12-23
Organized a Book Talk on The book, “Extremism and Counter-extremism Narratives in Pakistan: An Analysis of Narrative Building”
authored by Dr. Sadia Nasir, an Adjunct faculty Bahria University, Islamabad.
25-09-23
Organied a Mehfil e Milad on “Seer-tun-Nabi (SAW)
Guest Speakers Hafiz Muhammad Khawar Riaz.Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Abu Bakr. Mr. Aman Ullah and Mr. Muhammad Sarwar
27-09-23
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore, and Jahangir Bader Institute of Vision and Leadership (JBIVL)
The Director CSAS, Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, and Chairman & Co-Founder of JBIVL, Zulfikar Ali Badersigned the MoU
28-09-23
A Chinese Delegation Visit
A 5-Memebers delegation from Institute of South Asia, Sichuan University, China. The delegation was headed byDr. Zeng Xiangyu, together with Gao liang and three Post-Graduate Students, He Xiagyi, Li Jialun & Deng Zhenglei.
and
Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,
Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
30-08-23
An international Webinar titled, “Pathways to Peace: Thinking for a Change” was arranged at Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore
Ms. Christina Cheng, the Director of TOC Asia Singapore was the guest speaker.
01-09-23
A Seminar on “Youth Day Celebration: Empowering Youth Voices in Politics” Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore in collaboration with Bedari Organization
Mr. Joshua Dilawar (International Youth Activist), Ms. Kiran Mehboob (Youth Activist) and Ms. Anum Chaudhry (Deputy Director, Local Government and Community Development), and
Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,
Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
18-09-23
Organizing a lecture on “Sri – Lanka : Nation Ruled to National Rule.”
Dr. Shanti Kumar, Head of the Religious Philosophy Department, Minhaj University, Lahore
30-05-23
A MOU was singed between of Ambedkar Society for South Asia, Lahore and Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore
Mr. Syed Shaheen Hassan,Director,
Ambedkar Society for South Asia, Lahore
Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,
Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
11-08-23
MoU Signed between Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) & Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore
Director, Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR),
Dr. Naheed S. Goraya,
Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
28-08-23
A one day virtual seminar organized on “Cultural Diversity, Social Cohesion and Sustainable Peace.”
Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, Center for International Strategic Studies, AJK
18-04-23
Organized a lecture on “Philosophy of the Qualitative Research.”
Dr. Muhammad Ishaq, Assistant Professor, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore
17-05-23
Organized a screening of the project entitled “UK- Pakistan: A Shared Heritage of Railways. Connecting Railways Enthusiasts in the UK and Pakistan to Promote Rail Tourism””
Miss. Anila Ansari, from “Scotistani”, project partners with the University,was the guest speaker along with Dr. Arfan Mahmood, Assistant Professor, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, the project principal investigator.
29-05-23
Organized a Alumni Ceremony
Prof. Dr. Rehana Saeed Hashmi Director, Faculty members and all the Students of the CSAS at Executive Club
21-02-23
A lecture on “Securitization of Kashmir Issue.”
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Pervez, Chairperson, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
01-03-23
Organized a seminar on “Political Economy of South Asia at Cross Road.”
Mr. Khalid Mahmood Rasool, Political Economist, writer and an Urdu Columnist
16-03-23
An International Conference on “Unfinished Legacy of Dr. Ambedkar & Plight of Oppressed in South Asia”
aHonorable Mr. Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, P.U. Lahore and
Mr. Syed Shaheen Hassan, Director, Ambedkar Society for South Asia
Dr. Seema Mathur
Dr. Sujatha Surepally
Dr. Pradeep Aglave
Bezwada Wilson
Mr. Syed Muhammad Mehdi
13-10-22
A lecture on “Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Challenges.”
Mr. Javid Hussain, Former Ambassador of Pakistan
03-11-22
A lecture on “Pakistan – Bangladesh Relations.
Prof. Dr. Khawaja Alqama, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Minhaj University, Lahore
31-01-23
A book launching ceremony of “Pakistan – India Peace Prospect”
authored by Mr. Ross Masud, Former Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan
30-05-22
A Seminar on “India – Demise of Intelligentia / Academia in Modi’s India – Diminishing Voices of Sanity.
Mr. Salman Abid, a renowned Journalist
18-08-22
A lecture on “ 75th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan and National Resolve.”
Prof. Dr. Rehana Saeed Hashmi, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore
30-08-22
A seminar on “Kashmir Solidarity Day”
Mr. Abdullah Malik, Legal Advisor, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
07-02-22
A Seminar on “India –Saffronization of Indian Institutions Under Hindutva Ideology”
Brig. (R) Nadir Mir, Chairman, Pakistan National Reform Movement (PNRM)
15-03-22
A workshop on ‘Human Rights Awareness’ focusing about women and children rights in Pakistan organized by the Ministry of Human Rights, Islamabad at the Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore
The speakers from Mohr were: Legal Expert, Ministry of Human Rights, was facilitate the session on protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace (amendment) Act 2022.
Mr. Adeel Akbar (Assistant Director, Ministry of Human Rights) was facilitate the session on Zainab Alert Response and Recovery Act, 2020 and redressal & referral mechanism in place for the survivors of Human Rights Violations.
Mr. Shehzad Ahmad Khan (Director, International Cooperation, Ministry of Human Rights) was facilitate the session on international commitments / obligations pertaining to Human Rights.
Dr. Rehana Saeed Hashmi, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore
23-05-22
A Lecture on “India-Pakistan Relations”
Mr. Ross Masud, Former Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan.
13-01-22
A Lecture on “Research Methodology”
Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood, Dean, Faculty of Information and Media Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
19-01-22
A Seminar on “India the Fake Union and Enforced Empire”
DBrig. (R) Nadir Mir, Chairman, Pakistan National Reform Movement (PNRM)
27-01-22
Hold a Discussion on “Comprehensive National Security Concerns of Pakistan”
Mr. Syed Hassan Akbar,
Senior Policy Specialist, Strategic Policy Planning Cell, National Security Division, Prime Minister’s Office, Islamabad
Sabestian Frances Shaw (Arch Bishop of Lahore Cathedral from Christian Community)
Prof. Ashok Kumar Khatri (Head of Department, Institute of Language and Linguistics, University of the Punjab)
23-11-2021
A International Conference of Ambedkar Society for South Asia, Lahore in collaboration with Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore on “Role of Human Rights Education in Protection of Human Rights, Humanity and Culture”.
Dr. Ariya Indras Patras (Educationist, Christian Social Activist Lahore, from Christian Community)
Prof. Kalyan Singh Kalyan (Punjabi Department, Government College University, Lahore)
Abdullah Malik (Human Rights Activist, President ,Civil Society Network, Pakistan)
Amaranth Randhwa (President ,AdhiDharam Punjab, from Hindu Community)
Jacqueline Tressler (Chairperson, Minority Advisory Council , Punjab Government )
Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, P.U. Lahore and
Mr. Syed Shaheen Hassan, Director, Ambedkar Society for South Asia
10-12-21
A Lecture on
“CPEC, and the Geo-Strategic Impact of Gilgit-Baltistan: Challenges and Prospects ”.
Dr. Mir Waheed Akhlaq, Assistant Professor, International Relations, Khokrakram University, Gilgit-Baltistan
10-01-22
Organized a lecture on “Afghanistan’s Current Situation and Future Prospects
Dr. Mina Ehsan Leghari, Member, Executive Council for the Creation of South Punjab Province
26-08-21
Organized a Seminar on“ Afghanistan in Perspective: Consequences and Prospects for Pakistan in the Post U.S. Withdrawal ”
Ambassador (R) Nazir Hussain ,
Executive Director, Lahore Centre for Peace Research, Lahore.
O7-10-21
Moreover, a MOU was singed between Foundation for Peace (FFP), Lahore and Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore
Ambassador (R) Nazir Hussain ,
Executive Director, Lahore Centre for Peace Research, Lahore.
Prof . Dr. Umbreen Javiad,
Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
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Organized a webinar on ““Prospects of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) between Pakistan and India
Dr. Asam Shakir Khawaja, HOD, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, National Defence University ,Islamabad
31-05-21
“Organized a seminar on “Responsive and Defensive Driving”
Ms. Sameera Ilyas, DSP/CPO and Ahmad Haider Zaidi, Inspector/ SPO, Unit Sector M-3, Road Safety Awareness Unit, National Highways and Motorway Police
01-06-21
Organized a lecture on “Pakistan Needs Inclusive Institutions to Ensure Effective Governance Sustainable, Socio- Economic and Cultural Development ”
Dr. Azhar Hassan Nadeem, Former Inspector General (IG) Punjab Police and Senior Fellow, Lahore School of Economics
12-07-21