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CURRICULUM VITAE
Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry
BZ University Multan
Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry
Ex-Quaid-i-Azam Professor, UC Berkeley, USA.
Presently: Prof and HoD of Peace & Conflict Studies,
NDU Islamabad (Pakistan)
Permanent Home Address: 33 A, Shalimar Colony, Multan
(Pakistan) Phone 0619210110; 0301 670 4804
E-mail address: drishtiaqahmad@gmail.com
Qualifications:
(i) Ph.D. 1996 University of Wales Aberystwyth, (UK).
(ii) M.A 1977 University of the Punjab, Lahore
(iii) B.A 1974 University of the Punjab, Lahore.
(iv) F.A 1971 BISE Multan 500/1000
(v) S.S.C 1968 BISE Multan, 565/900
(vi) Certificate of Participation in Summer 2000, Fulbright American Studies,
Institute on American Political System, Southern Illinois University at
Carbondale, USA
Distinctions and Awards:
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Stood 2nd in the University of the Punjab in MA Political Science
(1976-77).
Got the Overseas Research Studentship (ORS) Award from the
Government of Britain for the period 1993-96.
Teaching Experience:
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Prof. and Head of Department of Peace & Conflict Studies, NDU Islamabad
(01.9.2012 to date)
Professor of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan: from
27.5.2001 to 14.8.2012.
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Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry
BZ University Multan
Quaid-i-Azam Professor, Centre for South Asia Studies, University of
California, Berkeley, USA from Jan 2010 to Jan 2011.
Professor of International Relations, University of Sargodha, Sargodha (from
05.12.2004 to 01-01-2010).
Associate Professor of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan (from 11.3.1997 to 26.5.2001).
Lecturer in Political Science Department, Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan (from 28.2.1981 to 10.3.1997).
Administrative Experience:
(i) Director Sub-Campus of BZ University at Sahiwal, Pakistan (January 25 to August
14, 2012)
(ii) Quaid-i-Azam Professor, Centre for South Asia Studies, University of
California, Berkeley, USA. (Jan 2010 to January 2011)
(iii) Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Sargodha, Sargodha
(18.12.2004 to 01-01-2010)
(iv) Chairman, Department of International Relations & Political Science
(29.8.2005 01-01-2010)
(v) Chairman, Department of Political Science & International Affairs,
Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan (from 10.9.1997 to 9.9.2003).
(vi) Chairman, Department of Social Work, University of Sargodha, Sargodha
(11.01.2005 to 01-01-2010)
(vii) Warden Hostels, University of Sargodha, Sargodha Nov 2005 to 2007
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Chairman Hall Council University of Sargodha, Sargodha,
(27.02.07 to 1.1.10)
Election Officer, Election Commission of Pakistan (from 26.8.78 to
28.2.1981).
Memberships:
Syndicate University of Sargodha 17.6.05 - 1.1.2010.
Board of Studies B. Z. University, Multan March 1997–8.1.01
Board of Studies Islamia University Bahawalpur Feb. 1999 to 2005
Board of Studies University of the Punjab, Lahore Oct. 1999 to 2004
Board of Studies Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Oct. 2000 to date
Board of Studies Baluchistan University, Quetta Oct. 2001 to 2004
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Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry
BZ University Multan
Board of Governors University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Hyderabad July 2001 to date
Selection Board University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Hyderabad Jan 2002 to 2005
Member American Political Science Association June 2000 to 2001
Washington DC.
Academic Council
Library Committee
Editorial Board
B.Z. University, Multan,
B.Z. University, Multan,
Research Journal (Humanities) B. Z. University Multan.
Hall Council B.Z. University Multan, Dec.2000 to 2004.
Senate
Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan.
F&PC B.Z. University, Multan Jan 2001 to 2004
Board of Studies University of Sargodha Jan 2003 to 2010
Editorial Board Research Journal
Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Mar 2004 to date
Advisory Council Multan Public School, Multan.
Board of Studies Lahore College for Women, University April 2004 to 2007
Board of Studies IIU, Islamabad Aug 2007 to 2007
Warden University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 11. 2005 - 2. 2007
Chairman University of Sargodha, Sargodha 27.02.07 to 1.1.10
Hall Council
Board of Studies GC University Faisalabad Dec. 2007 to 2010
Associate Editor Berkeley Journal of Social Sciences, US Dec 2010 to date
Research Work:
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Supervised more than 24 dissertations for Master Degree in the Department
of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University.
Produced 8 MPhil Thesis in BZ University, Multan
Produced 8 PhDs (6 in Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan and 2 in
University of Sargodha). One is has been submitted in BZU which is still
under evaluation process.
Research Project:
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Completed the research project titled as "Education under the Municipal
Administration in Punjab", sponsored by the University Grants Commission
of Pakistan, Islamabad in 1997.
Participation in International Conferences and Seminars:
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Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry
BZ University Multan
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Participated in International Conference on “The Role of NATO in Bosnia”,
NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, (April 25-27, 1995)
Participated in the Conference on “Globalization of Islam and its
International Implications”, The University of Wales, Gragenog UK,
(November 13-15, 1995)
Seminar on “Human Rights and International Politics” The University of
Wales, Aberystwyth, UK. April 16-17, 1995
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Seminar, Department of Urdu, Islamia University
Bahawalpur (November 21-23, 1999).
Participated in Summer 2000, Fulbright American Studies Institute on
American Political System, Southern Illinois University, USA (June 24 to
August 4, 2000).
Participated in the Seminar on “Devolution of Power Plan 2000” organized
by the Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore,
(January 18, 2001).
Participated in International Workshop “The Challenge of Confidence-
Building Measures in 21 st Century: Problems and Prospects for South Asia”
organized by the Department of International Relations, University of
Karachi, (February 23-25, 2001).
Participated in 6 th International Conference on “American Studies” organized
by the Area Study Centre for North and South America and Africa, at Quaide-Azam
University, Islamabad on 20-21 March 2002.
Participated in an International Conference on “Communal Violence and
Political Culture in South Asia” at Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad on 3-
5 March 2003.
Participated in a National Conference on “Pakistan: New Challenge and
Options for Regional and Global Adjustments” April 8-9, 2003 at University
of the Punjab, Lahore.
Participated in a National Conference on “Post 9/11 World and Pakistan’s
Foreign Policy: Challenges & Responsibilities” March 16-17, 2004 organized
by the Department of International Relations, Shah Abdul Latif University,
Khairpur, Sindh.
Participated in International Conference on “American Studies” organized by
the Area Study Centre for North and South America and Africa, at Quaid-e-
Azam University, Islamabad on 21-22 September 2004.
Participated in 9 th International Conference on “American Studies” organized
by the Area Study Centre for North and South America and Africa, at Quaide-Azam
University, Islamabad on 26-27 April 2005.
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Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry
BZ University Multan
Participated in 2 nd Annual Conference on “Corporate Governance in
Pakistan”, organized by Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore
on 3-4 June, 2005.
Publications:
(i) “Role of Local Government in Rural Development: A Comparison of
Past and Present” Journal of Research Society of Pakistan Vol. 21,
No 2-3, April-July 1984.
(ii) “District Council as Local and Self-Governing Institution in Pakistan”,
Journal of Political Science, Lahore, Vol. xii, No. 2, 3, 1989.
(iii) “The Search for a local government System in Pakistan”, Local
Government Studies, Birmingham, Vol. 22, No. 4, 1995.
(iv) “A General Review of Dynamics of Change in Center-Local
Relations”, Journal of Research (Humanities) Multan, Vol. 6, No. 2,
1995.
(v) “The Typology of Center-Local Relations”, Journal of Political
Science, Lahore, Vol. xx 1997, No. 1, 2.
(vi) “System of Checks and Balances in the Government of Education: A
Case Study of Britain” Research Journal (Humanities) Vol. 14, 1997.
(vii) “Kashmir: Its Geo-strategic Importance for India and Pakistan”
Journal of Political Science, Lahore, Vol. XXII 1999.
(viii) “Education under Municipal Administration in Pakistan”, International
Journal of Educational Management, UK, No. 5, Vol. 13, 1999.
(ix) “Pakistan’s Devolution Plan 2000 and Centre-Local Government
Relations”, Research Journal (Humanities) Vol. 17, 2000.
(x) “A Review of Special Purpose Districts of USA: Responsiveness,
Efficiency, and Accountability”. Pakistan Journal of American Studies,
Vol. XX, Fall 2002, No. 2.
(xi) “Relationship Between Research and Knowledge”, Research Journal
(Humanities) Vol. 20, 2003.
(xii) “Political Participation of Women in Baluchistan”, Al-Siyasa: A
Research Journal of Politics, Society, and Culture, Issue IV, Summer
2003.
(xiii) Pakistan’s Political Culture: a Transition to Democracy, Al-Siyasa: A
Research Journal of Politics, Society, and Culture, Issue V (Special
Conference Issue) Summer 2003.
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BZ University Multan
“Kashmir Dispute and East Timor Issues: Similarities and Differences,”
Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. IV & V, 2002-3.
(xv) “Sino-Pak Defence Co-operation: Joint Venture and Weapon
Procurement”, Diplomat, Research Journal, Vol. 1, 2004.
(xvi) China’s Low Key Foreign Policy on Kashmir: From Apathy to
Indifference, Asia Pacific, Vol. 21-22, 2003-4.
(xvii) “OIC and Kashmir Dispute: a Critical Analysis”, Journal of the
Research Society of Pakistan, Vol. XXXXII, July 2005.
(xviii) “US Policy in Asia: Implications for US-China Relations” Journal of
Commerce & Economics, Vol. 14-15, 2004-5.
(xix) “One-Unit: A Wounded History of Sindh” Research Journal
(Humanities) Vol. 25, 2005.
(xx) Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business
“Liberation Movement in Sindh 1922-43: Role of Pir Sibghtullah II”,
Annual Research Journal of Commerce and Economics, Vol. 14, No.
2004-5.
(xxi) “American Preferences in South Asia”, contributed in Umbreen Javed
(2006) Peace Security in South Asia, Pakistan Study Centre,
University of the Punjab, Lahore
(xxii) “A Review of Special Purpose Districts of USA: Responsiveness,
Efficiency, and Accountability”. Pakistan Journal of American Studies,
Vol. XX, Fall 2002, No. 2.
(xxiii) “Geo vs. Star Plus Dramas and Female Viewers”, European Journal
of Scientific Research, January 2008, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp 336-349.
(xxiv) “Tamil Problem in Sri Lanka: Nature, Growth and Impacts” European
Journal of Scientific Research, January, 2008, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp 661-
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667.
“Reflection of US Policy towards Pakistan in Pakistani Press”,
European Journal of Scientific Research, February 2008, Vol. 20, No.
2, pp 326-339.
(xxvi) “The Impact of Internet Banner Advertisements on University
Students”, European Journal of Scientific Research, February 2008,
Vol. 20, No. 2, pp 274-290.
(xxvii) Personality Psychology, New Horizon: Research Journal Faculty of
Social Sciences, Vol. III, No. 2, July 2009. pp 73-84.
(xxviii) “Benazir Bhutto’s Struggle for Democracy”, European Journal of
Social Sciences, Vol, 10, No. 1
(xxix) “India Pakistan Peace Process 2004-2008: A case Study of Kashmir”
Research Journal of International Studies, Issue 13, March 2010, pp
47-54)
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“Struggle for Identity: A Case Study of Sindhi Nationalist Movement
1947-1955”, Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in
Business, Sep 2010, Vol. 2. No. 5, pp 532-559
(xxxi) “European Unification: American Brain Child or European Dream”,
Berkeley Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 2, Feb. 2011.
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Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry
BZ University Multan
(xxxii) Correlation between Media’s Political Contents and Voting Behavior:
A Case Study of 2008 Elections in Pakistan, Berkeley Journal of
Social Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 3, March 2011.
(xxxiii) Indo-US Nuclear Co-operation, South Asian Studies, Vol. 26, No. 2,
July-December 2011, pp 411-429
References:
1. Prof. Dr. Riaz-ul-Haq Tariq, Department of Education,
Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan. (Ex-Vice Chancellor
University of Sargodha).
2. Prof. Dr. Khawaja Alqama, Vice Chancellor Bahauddin
Zakariya University Multan. (Pakistan).
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PhDs Produced:
Naheed Anjum Chisti
(2003)
Mr. Nazir Hussain (2004)
Mr. Mughis Ahmad Nasir
(2005)
Mr. Amir Ali Chandio
(2009)
Mr. Amir Ahmad Khoro
(2009)
Mrs Musarrat Jabeen (UOS)
(2011)
Mr. Sultan Mubarak (UOS)
(2011)
Rabia Hassan
Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim
(2011)
Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry
BZ University Multan
Pakistan’s National Integration: A Case Study
Confidence & Security Building Measures Between Indian
and Pakistan in the Post-Nuclear South Asia
Faisalabad Division Key Seyasat Per Brotheriism kay
Aasrat
Politics of Sindh Under Zia Government: An Analysis of
Nationalist vs Federalist Orientations
Personality as a Factor in Foreign Policy Making: A Case
Study of Pak-US Relations During Benazir Bhutto Regime
“Impacts of September 11 on American Policy Towards India
and Pakistan”
Quest for Identity: A case Study of Sindhi Ethno National
Movement (1947-77)
Indian State Terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir and Impacts of
9/11 Incident
Role of Biradary System in Power Politics of Lahore: Post
Independence Period.
M.Phil Produced
Mian Zia-ul-Haq
(2004)
Miss Fakhra Jabeen
(2004)
Mr. Sher Muhammad
(2005)
Mr. Thair Imran
(2005)
China as a Factor Between Indo-Pak Relations in the
Contemporary World Environment
Pakistan’s Political System and Transition from
Parliamentary to Presidential (1977-2003
Women in Politics: Participation and Representation,
A Case Study of Pakistan 2000-2004.
Low Intensity Conflicts in South Asia and the Role of
India: A case study of Tamil Problems in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Mumtaz Muhammad
(2005)
Miss. Shahnila Shaheen
(2005)
Attitude of Congressional and Non-Congressional Indian
Government Towards Pakistan 1947-2004
Enlargement of European Union
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Waqas Sohrab (2012)
Miss Fozia Mahboob (2012)
Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry
BZ University Multan
Afghanistan as a Factor in Pak US Relations in Post
9/11 Scenario.
Sino US Relations in Post Cold War: Challenges and
Opportunities
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