SHUMAILA ZAHOOR

Date of birth: 27.11.1984

Address: House # L/667, St # 02, MohallahQasimabad, Rawalpindi.
Phone: 051-5505968
Mobile : 03365422294
Email: shumailzahoor27@gmail.com

EDUCATION
2017- to date PhD. International Relations (In Progress)
School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University
Islamabad.

2014-2017 M.Phil.-International Relations (1st Division)

School of Politics and International Relations,Qauid-i-Azam University
Islamabad.

2005-2007 MSc-International Relations (1st Division)

Department of International Relations,Quaid-i-Azam University
Islamabad.

2004 B.A (1st Division)

F.G post Graduate College for Women, Wah Cantt .

2002 F.A (1st Division)

F.G post Graduate College for Women, Wah Cantt.

2000 Matric (1st Division)

Major Courses Studied during M.Sc., M.Phil.& PhD

 Theories of International Relations  International Relations since 1945

 An Introduction to International Law
 Foreign Policies of Major Powers U.S.A,
Russia, China
 Arms control and International
Security
 Foreign Policy Analysis
 Politics of International Economic
Relations
 International Organizations
 Critical Debates in International
Relations
 Research Methodology
 Seminar on Current Issues in
International Politics
 Proficiency in English Language

Research Project:

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M.Phil. dissertation: Discourse Analysis; A Case Study of Non-State Actors in Israeli-
Palestinian Conflict.
 International Political Economy: Beyond Hegemonic Stability
 State of Social Sciences in Pakistan
 Environmental Degradation in Central Asia
 South Asia: Confronting religious extremism
 Constructivism and its Critique on Realism and Liberalism
 Strategic Stability in South Asia
 India’s Nuclear Weapons Arms Control
 Intolerance and sectarian violence: A case study of Pakistan.
 Political Islam; A Threat to US Hegemony or Not
 Ismaili Community in Pakistan; Challenges and Prospects

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad,

o Visiting Faculty at School of Politics and International Relations.

o Visiting Faculty at Department of Natural Sciences.
o Visiting Faculty at Department of Law.

SCHOLORSHIPS:
i. Recipient of laptop from prime minister for distinguished grades during MPhil.
ii. Recipient of fellowship during MPhil.
iii. Recipientof scholarship for four years for distinguished grades in college.
iv. Recipient of scholarship for highest marks in school at SSC level.

HONOR, GRANTS, AWARDS:

A. Have been awarded as the best talented student in 2003-04 at F.G Post Graduate
College Wah Cantt.
B. Have been awarded for best performance in discipline in 2003-04 at F.G Post Graduate
College WahCantt.
C. Have been awarded several times for winning Qirat and Quiz competitions.

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CERTIFICATE COURSES

1. Attended a webinar on “Nuclear Safety and Security” on December 19, 2014 in
Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad. The speakers was Dr. Maria Sultan.
2. Attended a webinar on “International Cooperation and Non-proliferation Regime” on
December 11, 2014 in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad. The speakers were Dr.
Mansoor and Jeff Knoff.
3. Attended a Lecture on “India and BMD: A View from Washington” by Mr. Shane Mason.
It was held on November 19, 2014 at SPIR, QAU, Islamabad.

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4. Attended a Roundtable Discussion with SPIR, Faculty members and American Delegation
on “Perspectives on South Asians Problems” by Michael Rosenthal, Political Unit Chief,
office of India Affairs and Micheal C. Duffin, Office of Pakistan Affairs on November 12,
2014 in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad.
5. Attended International Seminar on “French Contribution to Pakistan Studies” By Ph.
Theibaud Ambassador of France. It was held in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad
on February 3, 2014
6. Attended a workshop on “Early Career Researchers Workshop: Conducting Governance
Research” held on March 10, 2014 at School of Politics and International Relations QAU,
Islamabad. The emphasis was to find the methodological gaps in academic research and
the methods to improve it. It was chaired by Dr. Andrea Fleschenburg.
7. Attended International Conference on “International Conference: Challenging
Governance? Issues of Informality, Subsidiarity and Participation” held on March 11
2014 in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad. The speakers were H.E. Dr> Cyril Nunn,
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Professor Dr. Aitzaz Ahmed and Mr. Lars Gerold.
8. Attended International Workshop on “Raising Awareness on Bio Security” held on
March 25, 2014 in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad. It was chaired by HE-Hiroshi
Inomata, a Japanese Ambassador.
9. Attended a lecture on “Denmark and Pakistan: Bilateral Relations” Held on April 02,
2014 in Conference Hall SPIR, QAU, Islamabad by H.E.Mr. Jesper Moller Sorensen.
10. Attended a lecture on “1971: A Watershed” By Ayesha Jalal on April 10, 2014 in
Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad.
11. Attended a Seminar on “65 years on: Where next for Anglo-German Cultural Endeavors
of the Deutsch-BritischeGesellschaft” By Dr. John Goodyear on April 15, 2014 in
Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad.
12. Attended a seminar on “The Demise of a Great Idea: The Rise and Fall of the Diplomatic
Protection of Prisoners of War” By Professor Dr. Neville Wylie. It was held on April 18,
2014 in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad.
13. Attended a Seminar on “A Heterodox Interpretation of the Modern World System and
the Rise of 9 Possible) Demise of Capitalism” held on April 28, 2014 in Conference Hall,
SPIR, QAU, Islamabad. It was chaired by Dr. HartmutElsenhans.
14. Attended a Lecture on “The Geostrategic Dynamics of the Asia Pacific Region” By Let.
General Leaf on November 11, 2014 in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad.
15. Attended a Workshop on “Strategic Stability in South Asia” At National University of
Science and Technology, Islamabad on November 17, 2014. It was organized by the
collaboration of NUST and STIMSON.
16. Attended a Webinar on “Nuclear Non-proliferation” By William Michael and Dr. Zafar
Nawaz Jaspal in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad on November 6, 2014
17. Attended An International Conference on “Global Strategic Environment In Post 2014
Era and Pakistan” By SPIR, QAU, Islamabad and KonardAdenauwrStiftung (KAS) on
October 16-17, 2014 at Marriot Hotel (Marquee Hall) Islamabad.
18. Attended a Seminar on “Language as a National Building Tool: A case Study of South
Asia” held on September 11, 2014 in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU, Islamabad. It was
chaired by Dr. des. Carmen Bandet.

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 19. Attended a Talk on Crimea (Ukraine) Crisis: Perspective from Germany” By Dr. Oliver
Meier. It was held on May 9, 2014 in Conference Hall, SPIR, QAU< Islamabad.
20. Attended a three days orientation session on Participatory Reflection and Action at
“Interfaith League against Poverty NGO in sector F-8/4, Islamabad held in March 27-29,
2007. The task, assigned to me was to identify target communities and mobilize
community groups.

REFERENCES:

Dr.Tahir Amin
Vice Chancellor,
Baha-ud-Din ZakryaUniversity, Multan.
Email: tamin59@hotmail.com
Contact No: 03008541647

Dr. LubnaAbid Ali

Professor
Department of International Relations
National Defense University, Islamabad
Email: lubnaaali_54@hotmail.com
Contact No: 03145151510

Dr. Aisha Younas

AssistantProfessor
School of Politics and International Relations
Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad.
Email: aaisha17@gmail.com
Contact No: 03348777542

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