1)Constitutional law
2) International Law
3)Constitutionalism and Constitution Building Processes
4) Peace building & Conflict Transformation
5) Legal aspect of the Conflict of Jammu and Kashmir
6) Comparative Constitutional Law
7) International Humanitarian Law
8) Human Rights Law
EDUCATION:
Degree Programme Ph.D in Law (Scholar)
(Constitutional Law)
Session 2018-21 University IIU, Islamabad
Degree Programme DEL (1 Year)
Session 2015 – 16
CGPA/Division 1st Division
University Punjab University Law College
Degree Programme LL.M
Session 2014- 17
CGPA/Division 1st Division
University University of Punjab
Degree Programme LL.B
Session 2004-08
CGPA/Division 4.00
University University of AJ&K
Degree Programme B.Sc
Session 2001-03
CGPA/Division 2nd Division
University University of AJ&K
Degree Programme F.Sc
Session 1999-2001
CGPA/Division 1St Division
Board Board of Intermediate &
Secondary Education, Mirpur,
AJ&K
Degree Programme Matric
Session 1996-98
CGPA/Division 1st Division
Board Board of Intermediate &
Secondary Education, Mirpur,
AJ&K
HONOURS/AWARDS:
1) Faculty Development Program scholarship (FDP) of Higher Education Commission (HEC) through a competitive process for completion of my Ph.D in law degree program from International Islamic University, Islamabad.
2) 4 Weeks Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Program in London, United Kingdom from February 25, 2020 to April 10, 2020 on the theme of “Constitutional Law and Conflict Transformation” organized by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and this is very prestigious Fellowship around the globe organized by the UK Department of International Development (DFID).
3) Gold Medal with CGPA – 4.00 (87 %) in LL.B degree program. First ever Gold medal of University of AJK in LL.B in 2009.
4) Secured First Position in 18th South Asia Teaching Session on International Humanitarian Law organized jointly by Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) and ICRC on 19 – 27 April, 2011 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Secured First Position among 38 participants from 09 countries of South Asian Region in 18th South Asian Teaching Session on IHL jointly organized by ICRC and KSL on 19 – 27 April, 2011 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
5) Won Chief Commissioner Award for the best Scout of the Division (Muzaffarabad) for the year 1998 awarded by AJK Boy Scouts Association and received cash prize from Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
6) Won Provincial Commissioner Award for the best Scout of the District (Muzaffarabad) for the year 1997 awarded by AJK Boy Scouts Association and received cash prize from the Acting Prime Minister of Azad Government of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
7) Secured First Position in All Pakistan Quiz Competition held during Pakistan Golden Jubilee National Scout Camporee held at Punjab Boy Scouts Summer Training center “Ghora Gali” Murree on 3 -7 August, 1997 organized by Pakistan Boy Scouts Association.
8) Got First Position in All Azad Jammu and Kashmir Quiz Competition organized by District Boy Scouts Association Muzaffarabad on October 24, 1995 in Muzaffarabad, AJK.
PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS:
1) i) Completed 4 Weeks Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Program in London, United Kingdom from February 25, 2020 to April 10, 2020 on the theme of “Constitutional Law and Conflict Transformation” organized by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and this is very prestigious Fellowship around the globe organized by the UK Department of International Development (DFID).
2) Attended Cross LOC Civil Society meeting held in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
2) Participated in Summer School titled, ‘’ Law on the Bosporus Istanbul International Summer School, 2018’’ held on August 06 – 17, 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey jointly organized by Istanbul University Turkey and Leiden University, Netherlands on the theme of Human Rights Terrorism and Refugees.
3) Participated in Advance course of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Dacca, Bangladesh jointly organized by ICRC and Asian Society of International Law.
4) Participated in International Workshop on the Conflict Transformation held in Bangkok, Thailand.
5) Participated in the South Asian Teaching Session on International Humanitarian Law held in Kathmandu, Nepal and secured First Position.
6) Participated in the Cross LOC Civil Society Workshop titled, “Common Interests, Common Concerns: Connecting People Across LOC” held in Jammu, Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on 14 – 16 December, 2014 organized by Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation (CDR).
7) Participated in Cross LOC CBMs Review meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand.
8) Presented a paper on the Human Rights Violations in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in a Roundtable Conference held in London, United Kingdom (UK) in December 2017. This roundtable and interactive dialogue was organized by the International Commission for Human Rights (ICHR) and South Asian Centre for Peace and Human Rights (SACFPHR) in association with International Human Rights Association for American Minorities (NGO/ECOSOS) at Central Hall, Westminster (William Sangster Room), Storey’s Gate, Westminster.
TALKS AS A PENALIST IN DIFFERENT EVENTS:
1) Delivered a talk as a Panelist on the topic, “The Youth community Engagement through active citizens in Azad Jammu and Kashmir ’’ at Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad in the Panel Discussion on October 02, 2014 organized by the British Council, United Kingdom (UK) in collaboration with Azad Government of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, AJK.
2) Delivered a talk as a Panelist on the topic, ‘’ Role of the Youth in the Political Process of Azad Jammu and Kashmir: Challenges and Opportunities’’ at Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad in the Panel Discussion organized by the Centre for Peace Development and Reforms (CPDR) on March 10, 2016.
3) Delivered a talk as a Panelist on the topic, “The Perspective on Resolution of Kashmir Dispute: International Law, Human Rights and Global Response” at Sangham Hotel organized by the Azad Government of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
4) Delivered a talk as a Panelist on the topic, ‘’ Conflict of Jammu and Kashmir in Global Perspectives: A Way Forward’’ at University of AJ&K organized by the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on October 24, 2017.
5) Delivered a talk as a Resource Person on “ Legal Perspectives on Kashmir” in Weeklong Seminar on “ Kashmir: Conflict Crises & Dialogue” held on 07 – 14 July, 2019 in Murree organized by Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research, University of Lahore and Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of AJK.
6) Delivered a talk as a Resource Person on “ Human Rights Situation in Kashmir” in Weeklong Seminar on “ Kashmir: Conflict Crises & Dialogue” held on 07 – 14 July, 2019 in Murree organized by Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research, University of Lahore and Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of AJK.
7) Delivered a talk as a Resource Person on “ Cross LOC Trade: Challenges and Opportunities ” in Weeklong Seminar on “ Kashmir: Conflict Crises & Dialogue” held on 07 – 14 July, 2019 in Murree organized by Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research, University of Lahore and Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of AJK.
8) Delivered a talk as a Resource Person on “ Complaints Mechanism for Violations of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law under international Law” in one month Internship Program organized by the Policy and Research Forum in Muzaffarabad, AJK.
9) Delivered a talk as a Panelist on the topic, “Abrogation of Article 35 –A in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir: A Critical Analysis ’’ at University of AJ&K organized by the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on October 24, 2018.
10) Moderated an International Seminar on “Early Response to the Disaster across the LOC” on September 29, 2015 organized by University of AJK in Muzaffarabad.
11) Moderated a one-day Seminar on “ Legal Perspective of Kashmir Dispute Vis a Vis United Nations Resolutions: A Way forward” on October 20, 2015 jointly organized by Department of Law and Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) in Muzaffarabad.
12) Moderated a Panel Discussion on “International Human Rights Day: Rights and Responsibilities” on December 17, 2014 organized by ORIC, UAJK and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Cell in Muzaffarabad.
13) Delivered a talk on “Role of Civil Society in Peace building” in a Seminar at Central Press Club Muzaffarabad on September 21, 2014 on the eve of World Peace Day organized by Press for Peace and Central Press Club, Muzaffarabad.
14) Delivered a talk in the International Seminar on “Role of Curriculum and Teachers Training for Quality Education” held in Muzaffarabad in 2014.
15) Delivered a talk on “UN’s Report on Kashmir and Right to Self-determination” in a Seminar held in Muzaffarabad on January 2019 jointly organized by Department of Law and Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR).
16) Delivered a talk as a Panelist and Moderated the Roundtable on “Report of the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Kashmir” held in Muzaffarabad on August 01, 2018 organized jointly by University of AJK and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Cell.
17) Delivered a talk as a Panelist on “History and Issues of Divided Families across LOC” in Cross LOC Civil Society Conference held in Jammu, IOK on 14 – 16 December, 2014.
18) Attended a Workshop as a Resource Person on “International Human Rights Law and Humanitarian Law: Complaints Mechanisms” held on October 03, 2018 at Women University Bagh organized by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Cell and Policy and Research Forum (PRF).
19) Briefed the participants of the Senior Management Course, National Institute of Management (NIP), Karachi on inland study visit to AJK at Committee Room, University of AJK on December 15, 2014.
20) Interacted with the Ambassador of Germany at Pearl Continental Hotel, Muzaffarabad on September 23, 2013 on the conflict of Jammu and Kashmir, its causes, drivers and spoilers as well as the effects of the conflict of Jammu and Kashmir on the people of AJK.
PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/AWARDS/SEMINARS:
1) Attained Faculty Development Program Scholarship (FDP) of Higher Education Commission (HEC) through a competitive process for completion of my Ph.D in Law degree program from International Islamic University, Islamabad.
2) Participated and presented views at the Consultative Meeting of the Civil Society on the Constitutional Reforms in AJK held in Islamabad in 2011 organized by CPDR followed by a document and numerous workshops and seminars regarding the need of constitutional reforms in AJK.
3) Participated in a two-day workshop on Capacity Building for Analysis, Early Warning and Response for Natural and Man-made disasters” held in Islamabad on 24 – 25 October, 2014.
4) Participated in Progress Review Meeting & Training for Quality Enhancement Cells organized by QAA, HEC held in Islamabad on 04 -05 April, 2018.
5) Participated in National Round of Jean Pictet/Henry Dunant Moot Court Competition on IHL held in Islamabad on 20 -24, August, 2007.
6) Won Provincial Commissioner Award for the best Scout of the District (Muzaffarabad) for the year 1997 awarded by AJK Boy Scouts Association.
7) Won Chief Commissioner Award for the best Scout of the Division (Muzaffarabad) for the year 1998 awarded by AJK Boy Scouts Association.
8) Conferred with Quaid-e-Azam Scout Award by AJK Boy Scouts Association in 1997.
9) Participated in 6th Advanced International Humanitarian Law South Asian Academics Training (AISAAT), 2018 organized by ICRC and Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL), Bangladesh on 9 – 11 May, 2018.
10) Participated in Two day International Research Workshop titled, “Literature Searching Techniques, Critical Review and Developing Literature Review Using EndNote and NVIVO” held on 17 -18 September, 2015 by Research Center for Training and Development (RCTD).
11) Participated in 18th South Asia Teaching Session on International Humanitarian Law organized jointly by Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) and ICRC on 19 – 27 April, 2011 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
12) Participated in Five Day National Harmony Workshop held on 11 – 15 May, 2015 in Islamabad organized by National Defence University, Islamabad.
13) Participated in the Active Citizens Training of Facilitators in Islamabad on 13 – 17 March, 2014 organized by British Council, UK.
14) Participated in Professional Competency Enhancement Program for Teachers (PCEPT) held at University of AJK, Muzaffarabad from October 26 to November 25, 2009 organized by National Academy of Higher Education, HEC.
15) Participated in Weeklong Seminar on “ Kashmir: Conflict Crises & Dialogue” held on 07 – 14 July, 2019 in Murree organized by Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research, University of Lahore and Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of AJK.
16) Participated in two-day professional development training under the title of “Big data and data science research methods for social sciences” on 17 – 18 February, 2018 at University of AJK, Muzaffarabad organized by USAID Training for Pakistan Project and Institute of Education, UAJK.
17) Participated in three-day professional development training under the title of “Enhancing research competency for social sciences faculty” on 7-9 November, 2017 at University of AJK, Muzaffarabad organized by USAID Training for Pakistan Project and Institute of Education, UAJK.
18) Secured First Position among 38 participants from 09 countries of South Asian Region in 18th South Asian Teaching Session on IHL jointly organized by ICRC and KSL on 19 – 27 April, 2011 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
19) Participated in five-day Training/Workshop on Semester Examination System in Muzaffarabad on 26 – 30 November, 2018 organized by Quality Enhancement Cell, University of AJK.
20) Participated in five-day workshop on Social Mobilization Training held at PRCS center, Muzaffarabad on 24 – 28 July, 2008 organized by PAMP –MNP.
21) Participated in 1st International Conference on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ICQAHE)” on 18 – 19 December, 2017 organized by Quality Enhancement Cell, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar.
22) Participated in Pakistan Golden Jubilee Boy Scouts Rally held in Nawabshah on 5 – 10 April, 1997.
23) Participated in one-day Workshop on “Plagiarism: What is it and how to avoid it?” in Muzaffarabad on January o6, 2011 organized by Quality Enhancement Cell, University of AJK.
24) Participated in one-day Training on Negotiation and Consensus Building Skills held in Islamabad on March 16, 2013 organized by Mercy Corps.
25) Participated in one-day workshop on “ Propagation of QEC Concepts and SAR writing methods” held in Muzaffarabad on March 19, 2010 organized by Quality Enhancement Cell, University of AJK,
26) Participated in two-day capacity building training workshop titled, “ Referral partners on Gender based violence screening and referral” at Sangam Hotel, Muzaffarabad on 19 – 20 December, 2011 organized by RAHNAMA – Family Planning Association of Pakistan.
27) Got First Position in All Azad Jammu and Kashmir Quiz Competition organized by District Boy Scouts Association Muzaffarabad on October 24, 1995 in Muzaffarabad, AJK
28) Participated in Pakistan Golden Jubilee Quaid e Azam Scouts Rally held in Muzaffarabad on 11 – 14 August, 1997 organized by AJK Scouts Association.
29) Participated in First Kashmir Scouts Youth Forum organized by AJK Boy Scouts Association on 13 – 15 November, 1997 in Muzaffarabad.
30) Secured Second position in All Azad Jammu and Kashmir Quiz Competition held in Muzaffarabad during Golden Jubilee Rally on August 13, 1997.
31) Completed one-month TOEFL & GRE (Gen) – intl. Preparatory Course held from January 25 to February 27, 2010 in collaboration with Institute of Education, UAJK, Pre – STEP (USAID) and Princeton Review, Pakistan.
32) Provided Volunteer services as Field Coordinator with national Volunteer Movement (NVM) from March 2006 to February 2008 during the relief and rehabilitation phases in AJK in post 2005 Earthquake.
33) Participated in Pakistan Golden Jubilee National Scout Camporee held at Punjab Boy Scouts Summer Training Centre “Ghora Gali” Murree on 3 -7 August, 1997 organized by Pakistan Boy Scouts Association.
34) Attended 5 – Weeks GRE Training (Verbal, Quantative and Analytical Writing) conducted under Talent Farming Component of US – Pakistan Knowledge Corridor at University of AJK from October 9, 2018 to November 13, 2018 organized by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
35) Attended the National Rover Scouts Snow Hike held in Galiyat Hills, Murree in 2000 organized by National Headquarter of Scouting, Islamabad.
36) Secured First Position in All Pakistan Quiz Competition held during Pakistan Golden Jubilee National Scout Camporee held at Punjab Boy Scouts Summer Training Centre “Ghora Gali” Murree on 3 -7 August, 1997 organized by Pakistan Boy Scouts Association.
37) Contributed as member of the Organizing Committee in the International Conference on “Kashmir in Emerging Global Perspectives” on 23 – 24 May, 2011 held in Muzaffarabad organized by University of AJK.
38) Participated in a Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop organized by Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Studies (PIPS) in collaboration with Diplomacy Reporting International (DRI) in Islamabad on 20-22 March, 2017 on the orientation of the Degree Programs of the Parliamentary Studies in all the Universities of Pakistan and AJK to strengthen democratic values.
39) Attended 1st AJK and GB Civil Societies Conference held in Serena Hotel, Gilgit in 2014.
SHIELDS/SOUVENIRS:
1) Received a Souvenir/ Shield as a Judge in Speech Competition in English held on 20 November 2017 organized by Literary and Debating Society, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, AJK.
2) Received a Souvenir/Shield as member of Organizing committee in the 2nd Kashmir International Conference on “ Linguistics” held on May 04, 5, 2015 organized by Department of English and Institute of Languages, UAJK, MZD.
3) Received a Souvenir/Shield as a Resource Person from President of AJK in Weeklong Seminar on “ Kashmir: Conflict Crises & Dialogue” held on 07 – 14 July, 2019 in Murree organized by Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research, University of Lahore and Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of AJK.
4) Received a Souvenir/Shield for participation in a Panel Discussion during the program of “Karwan - e – Haq – e - Khud Aradiat” held on Oct 24, 2018 organized jointly University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Cell.
5) Received a Souvenir/ Shield as a Judge in Speech Competition in Urdu in All Azad Kashmir Private Schools Speech Competition on “Human Rights Violations in Indian Administered Jammu and Kashmir and Role of International community” held on 08 July 2018 organized Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Cell, Azad Government of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, AJK.
6) Received a Souvenir/Shield as member of Organizing committee in the International Conference on Kashmir in Emerging Global Perspectives held on May 23 -24, 2011 organized by University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, AJK.
7) Received a Souvenir/Shield for participation in a Panel Discussion during the program of “Karwan - e - Azadi” held on Oct 24, 2017 organized jointly University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Cell.
8) Received a Souvenir/Shield for participation in the “Manzel-e- Murad, National Harmony Workshop 2015 (ONE NATION ONE DESTINY)” organized by National Defense University, Islamabad, 11 – 15 May, 2015.
9) Received a Shield at National Headquarters of Scouting, Islamabad for participation in the National Rover Scouts Snow Hike held in Galiyaat Hills, Murree, Punjab in 2001.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE IN UAJK:
1) Coordinator/ H0D, Department of Law.
2) Deputy Director, Quality Enhancement Cell.
3) Elected Member, Syndicate, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
4) Member, Academic Council, University of AJ&K.
5) Secretary/Member, Board of Faculty of Arts, University of AJ&K for ten years.
6) Member of Revolving Fund Management Board, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in 2018.
7) Secretary, Board of Studies of Psychology.
8) Secretary, Board of Studies of Urdu.
9) Secretary Board of Studies of International Relations.
10) Secretary Board of Studies of History.
11) Secretary Board of Studies of Mass communications.
12) Focal Person, Parliamentary Studies, University of AJ&K.
13) Member of the Newsletter/Prospectus/ Annual Report Preparations Committee.
14) Member of the Organizing Committee of the International Conference on the conflict of Jammu and Kashmir.
15) Member of various Committees regarding events: Seminars, Workshops,
Conferences, and Panel Discussions on the Conflict of Jammu and Kashmir
and its related themes.