Department of Political Science

Dr. Aisha Shahzad

Dr. Aisha Shahzad
Dr. Aisha Shahzad

Associate Professor/Chairperson
Department of Political Science
E-mail: aisha.shehzad@lcwu.edu.pk

Education

  • Ph.D (Political Science)              Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.                     

  • M.Phil (Political Science)           University of the Punjab, Lahore.                                             

  • M.A (Political Science)               University of the Punjab, Lahore.                                             

  • B.A (Humanities Group)             Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.                    

  • F.A (Humanities Group)            Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.                     

  • Matric (Science Group)              Mansoora Model Girls High School, Multan Road, Lahore.  

Experience

 

  • Presently working as an Associate Professor (Political Science) in Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, from January 2023 to date.
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor (Political Science) in Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, from December 2006 to December 2022.
  • Worked as Lecturer in Political Science Department, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore from August 2005 to December 2006.

Honor and Awards

  • HEC Approved Supervisor in Social Sciences.
  • Produced 3 Ph.Ds and 27 MS Students.

Memberships

  • Member Board of Studies International Relations Dept. Kinnaird College for Women Lahore.
  • Member Board of Studies Political Science Dept. Kinnaird College for Women Lahore.
  • Member Board of Studies Political Science Dept. Sargodha University.
  • Member Board of Studies Political Science Dept. Minhaj University.
  • Member International Political Science Association (IPSA).
  • Served as member Board of Studies Political Science Dept. G.C. University Lahore.
  • Member Reviewer Board “Journal of Political Science”, Department of Political Science, GC University. Lahore.
  • Life Time member of Council of Social Sciences (COSS), Islamabad.
  • Member Editorial Board of the Journal Humanities and Social Science Research (HSSR), New York, USA.
  • Member Editorial Board of ‘The Journal Advances in Social Science and Culture, 445, S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA.
  • Member Reviewer Board “Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences” University of Central Punjab, Lahore.

Courses Taught at BS / MS / Ph.D. Level

  • International Organizations.
  • Regional Organizations
  • Globalization and International Relations.
  • Ethnicity and Politics in Pakistan.

Supervision

  • 3 Ph.Ds and 4 M.S students are presently working under my supervision.

Administrative Duties

  • Worked as Secretary Inspection Committee LCWU (2020-23).

External Examiner

  • External Examiner Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).
  • External Examiner Sargodha University.

Departmental Duties

  • BS Coordinator Political Science Department.
  • In charge BS admissions and scheme of study.
  • Coordinator for affiliated colleges. 

Professional Trainings / Workshops Attended

  • 2 days’ workshop on Assessment and Evaluation conducted by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore. (26-27 March, 2019)
  • 3 days Active Citizens Training of Facilitators conducted by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore. (26-29 September, 2016)
  • 1-day workshop on Leadership: Mentorship in an Academic Environment conducted by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore. (22 April, 2015)
  • 2 days’ workshop on Academic Writing for Publication conducted by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore. (4-6 March, 2015)
  • 1-day leadership training on Competent Leadership – from “self to others” conducted by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore. (27 March, 2014)
  • 10 days training on Ethnographic Research conducted by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore. (10-21 June, 2013)
  • 1-day workshop on Publishing Your Research: Some Basic Considerations conducted by Center for Learning and Teaching, Forman Christian College. (31 July, 2012)
  • 1-day training on Using Turnitin conducted by Center for Learning and Teaching, Forman Christian College. (26 July, 2012)
  • 1-day workshop on Teachers as Counselors organized by Student Service Centre, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore. (16 December, 2006)
  • 1-month Staff Development Course conducted by National Academy of Higher Education, Lahore. (10 July – 10 August, 2006)

Research Projects

  • A monograph titled as “The Issue of Ethnicity in Pakistan (1972-1985)” funded and published by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), Islamabad.
  • A research project with DAI under USAID program for Youth-Driven Governance Innovation Lab 2024 titled as “Climate Governance and Democracy, Participation of Youth and Women”.

 

Journal Publications

HEC Approved Journal Publications
  • Education as a Significant Factor in Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women in Pakistan: Prospects and Challenges Case Study of South Punjab (2008-18). International Journal of Politics and Social Sciences Review,4, No.2, Issue. II, April-June 2025. 
  • US, China and Indo-Pacific Region: The Strategy of Engagement and Containment. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, April 2025. Vol.2, Issue.04. ISSN: 1673-064X. 
  • Conceptualizing Green Governance: Prospects and Challenges for Pakistan. Journal of Politics and International Studies, 10, No. 2, Winter, 2024. 
  • National Security of Pakistan and Democratic Sustainability. Pakistan Vision, 25, No.1, June, 2024. 
  • Changing Patterns of Security of India and Pakistan in the Age of Nation Branding: Role of Image and identity of State. Journal of Indian Studies, 9, No. 2, July– December, 2023. 
  • The Military and Society in Turkey: Prospects for Change and Lessons for Pakistan. Journal of Xi’ an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, Vol.19, Issue.1. ISSN: 1673-064X (Online). 
  • Paradoxes of Judicial Independence: Issues and Challenges of Constitutionalism in Pakistan. Journal of South Asian Studies. 37, No.2, July-December, 2022. 
  • Chinese Securitization of Regional Connectivity in South Asia. Journal of Xi’ an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, Vol.18, Issue.5. ISSN: 1673-064X (Online). 
  • Institutional Imbalances, Type of Regime and Prospects of Public Policy under Democratic Federalism in Pakistan. Journal of Xi’ an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, Vol.18, Issue.4. ISSN: 1673-064X (Online). 
  • Transformation of Indian Nationalism and Otherization of Muslims in India. Margalla Papers, Vol. 25, issue. I. ISSN: 1999-2297 (Online) National Defense University Islamabad. 
  • Public Policy and Democratic Values in Pakistan Case Study of Punjab (2008-2018). Journal of Politics and International Studies. 7, No. 1, Summer 2021. ISSN: 2520-7350 (Print) E-ISSN: 2520-7369 (Online) Political Science Department, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 
  • Gender Disparities: Islamization and State Discourses in Pakistan. Journal of Politics and International Studies. 6, No. 2, Winter 2020. ISSN. 2520-7350 (Print) E-ISSN: 2520-7369 (Online) Political Science Department, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 
  • Strategic Autonomy or isolation: an Analysis of Major Dynamics of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy. Margalla Papers. XXIV, Issue. 1, June-2020. ISSN: 1999-2297. National Defense University Islamabad.
  • Federalism and Provincial Autonomy in Pakistan: A Case of Balochistan. Pakistan Social Sciences Review. 4, No. 3, September 2020. ISSN: 2664-0422 (Print) E-ISSN: 2664-0422 (Online) Orient Social Research Consultancy (OSRC), 263-FF, Street 323, Wafay City, City Housing, And Gujranwala. 
  • Democracy in Afghanistan and External Actors. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. 7, No. 1, June-2020. ISSN: 2311-293X. E-ISSN: 2414-8512. Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore. 
  • Issues of Ethnic Diversity and Just Development in Pakistan with a Special Focus on the Seraiki Ethnic Group. Pakistan Perspectives. 24, No. 1, January-June 2019. ISSN: 1810-5858. Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Karachi.
  • Political Empowerment of Women in Pakistan; Performance of Female Parliamentarians in Punjab Assembly (Case Study of Lahore District: 2002-2007). Journal of Political Studies. 26, No. 1, January-June 2019. ISSN: 1994-1080 (Print) E-ISSN: 1994-2308 (Online) Political Science Department, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • Fiscal Decentralization in Pakistan: A Case Study of Punjab Provincial Finance Commission. Pakistan Perspectives. 23, No. 1, January – June 2018. ISSN: 1810-5858. Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Karachi.
  • Relative Deprivation in Pakistan: An analysis of the Seraiki Movement. Pakistan Perspectives. 20, No. 1, January – June 2015. ISSN: 1810-5858. Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Karachi.
  • Ethnic Politics in MQM from 1980s till Election 2002. Pakistan Perspectives. 18, No. 1, January – June 2013. ISSN: 1810- 5858. Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Karachi. 
  • The Issue of Ethnicity in Pakistan: Historical Background. Pakistan Vision. 12, No.2, 2013. ISSN: 1681-5742.

 

International Conferences

Participation

 

International Conference on Peace and Security: Contemporary Trends in Regional and Global Politics. (12th-14th February 2025) organized by International Relations Department, LCWU.

 

Participated as session chair.

 

2nd International Conference on Conflict Management in South Asia. (28th-29th January 2025) organized by Political Science Department, LCWU.

 

Participated as conference organizer.

 

 

Arts, Sciences & Humanities Conference (30th October- 1st November 2024) Organized by Government Graduate College for Women, Gulberg, Lahore.

 

Participated as session chair

 

4th International Conference on Social Science and Humanities

(26th-28th February, 2024) Organized by Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore Pakistan.

 

 

Participated as session co-chair

 

Ist International Conference on Contemporary Trends in South Asian Politics. (30th-31st January 2024) organized by Political Science Department, LCWU.

 

Participated as conference organizer.

 

 

International Conference on Sustainable Governance in the Global South. Rethinking Social Contract for Pakistan.

(14th-15th December, 2023) Organized by Department of Political Science GCU, Lahore.

 

Conceptualizing Green Governance: Prospects and Challenges for Pakistan.

 

1st International Conference on Interplay of Social Sciences, Responsible Management and Sustainable Future.  (19th, 20th May 2023)

Organized by Haripur University, KP Pakistan.

 

 

National Security and Democratic Sustainability in Pakistan.

 

2nd International Conference on Gender and Social Sciences: Diversity, Challenges & Opportunities (ICGSS 2022)

(12th,13th & 14th December 2022)

Organized by Gender Studies Dept. LCWU. Lahore, Pakistan.

 

 

Participated as session co-chair.

 

3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities

(17-19 May, 2022)

Organized by Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

 

Participated as session chair.

1st International Conference on SDGs.       (29 - 31March, 2022) Organized by Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.

 

Reduced Inequalities by New Chinese Global Order Prospects for Pakistan.

1st International Conference on Democratic Federalism, Governance, Decentralization & Diversity in Pakistan.                                     (15-17 December, 2021).    

Organized by Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai University, Khairpur, Pakistan.

 

Type of Regime, Institutional Imbalances and Prospects of Democratic Federalism in Pakistan.

1st International Conference on Advances & Challenges in Basic & Social Sciences in Contemporary Research.

(12-13 February, 2020)

Organized by Cooper Road College Lahore, Pakistan.

 

New Economic Zones in a Globalized World: Case Study of Pakistan and Turkey.

2nd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities.

(24 -26 October, 2019)                         Organized by Kinnaird College for Women Lahore, Pakistan.

 

 

Participated as session chair.

Euro-Asia Forum in Politics Economic and Business – 2019

(11-12 July, 2019)

Jointly Organized with The School of Management And Administrative Sciences Istanbul Sehir University, Turkey.

ISBN: 978-605-67622-8-4

 

 

Economic Relations between Pakistan and Turkey in a Globalized World.

 

25th IPSA World Congress of Political Science

(21-25 July, 2018) Brisbane, Australia.

ISBN: 978-2-924444-07-8

Judicial Activism and Implications for Democracy in Pakistan (A Case Study of Lawyers Movement 2007)


1st International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities in the New Millennium: Challenges and Prospects.

(14-16 December, 2017)

Organized by Virtual University of Pakistan and Lahore College for University, Lahore – Pakistan.

 

 

National Security and Issues of National Integration in Pakistan.

45th Annual Conference on South Asia.

(26-28 October, 2017)

Organized by Wisconsin University, Madison, USA.

The Interplay of Ethnicity and Multiculturalism in the Federation of Pakistan with a Special Focus on the Seraiki Group.

 

 

 

 

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