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PROF. DR. ZAHID ANWAR
Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Telephone: 092-091-9216751, zahid_anwar@upesh.edu.pk , zauop@yahoo.com
Languages: Pashto, Urdu, English, Basic Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Russian
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1. Post-Doctoral research (2005-06), Harriman Institute, Columbia University, NYC, USA
2. Ph. D (1994) ASC, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
3. Master Degrees in Political Science, History, Philosophy, English
4. Training/ Diploma in mediation & democracy, (2007) CEU, Hungary
5. Training/ Diploma in governance& new regionalism (2014) CEU, Hungary
6. Diploma in Conflict Resolution (2003) Uppsala, Sweden
TAECHING EXPERIENCE:
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Lecturer in Political Science( 1989)
2. Assistant Professor of Political Science (1996-2002)
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Assistant Professor (2002-2004) ASC, University of Peshawar (UOP)
4. Associate Professor ( 2004-2012) ASC , UOP
5. Professor since 2012, Department of Political Science , UOP
RESEARCH
1. Expertise: Political Science with focus on issues related Pakistan and Afghanistan
2. Teach different courses to M. Phil / Ph. D Scholars at University of Peshawar.
3. Taught, “Contemporary China” at Command and Staff College Quetta, Nov.2002
4. Set and mark papers at graduate and postgraduate level (Political Science, International
Relations, History, Law and Philosophy) University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
5. Taught to postgraduate students “Local Government and Rural Development” at the
Department of Political science to Postgraduate students, (1992-94)]
6. Remained Member of Editorial Board, “Central Asia” Research Journal of Area
Study Centre, University of Peshawar
7. Remained Editor of “Central Asia” and other Publications of the Area study Centre,
University of Peshawar
8. Newspapers Articles: I have written dozens of newspaper articles on South Asia,
Central Asia, Pakistan Afghanistan, China, Russia, and Central Asia for daily
Dawn, Nation, Pakistan Observer, Frontier Post, The Statesman etc
9. HEC approved supervisor: To Supervise M. Phil / Ph. D scholars, University of
Peshawar, Pakistan
MEMBER OF COMMITTEES/BOARDS/COUNCILS
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Member Board of Study Political Science Department Peshawar University
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Member Graduate Study Committee, Political Science Department Peshawar University
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Member Graduate Study Committee, Pakistan Study Centre, Department Peshawar University
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Member Faculty of Social Sciences, Peshawar University
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Member Scrutiny Committee, ( Social Sciences) Peshawar University
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Member Selection Board,( Social Sciences) Peshawar University
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Member Academic Council, Peshawar University
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Member Board of Studies, Political Science Department Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
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Member Board of Studies, Political Science Department Hazara University, Mansehra
10. M. Phil / Ph. D External Examiner Political Science Department Hazara University, Mansehra
11. Member Board of Studies, Political Science Department Islamia College University
12. M. Phil / Ph. D External Examiner Political Science Department Islamia College University
PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
1. Dr. Zahid Anwar presented paper on Central Asia in 13th Annual Eurasian Studies
(ACES) International Conference at Indiana University Bloomington USA April
2006. http://www.indiana.edu/~aces/
2. Dr. Zahid Anwar presented paper on, cultural heritage of Turkmenistan in
International scientific conference on Cultural Heritage of The Expanses of Central
Asia and Eurasia." 17'- 1 8' of May 200 1, Ashgabat, TURKMENISTAN
3. Dr. Zahid Anwar presented paper on Central Asia/Afghanistan in MECA (Middle
East and Central Asia) International Conference at University of Utah, USA in
Sep.2006 http://www.utah.edu/meca/
4. Dr. Zahid Anwar presented paper on natural resources of Central Asia in Central
Eurasian Studies International Conference organized by CESS Harvard University
at University of Michigan Ann Arbor, USA in September-October 2006
5. Dr. Zahid Anwar presented paper on The Emerging, Central Asian Scenario and
Regional Stability in International Conference on Confidence Building Measures
between Pakistan, Russia, and Central Asia. In 2000 t Area Study Centre University
of Peshawar, PAKISTAN
6. Dr. Zahid Anwar presented paper on Future political role of Afghanistan in the
region in International conference on Afghanistan in 1995 at Area Study Centre
University of Peshawar, PAKISTAN
7. International Conference on “Central Asia.” (24th-26th March, 1996). Area Study
Centre, Peshawar, and Haans Seidel Foundation. PAKISTAN
8. International Conference on “Central Asia.” (7th-9th October, 1997). Area Study
Centre, Peshawar, and Haans Seidel Foundation. PAKISTAN
9. International Conference on “Confidence Building Measures between Russia,
Pakistan and Central Asia” (8th – 9th November, 2000). Area Study Centre,
Peshawar, and Haans Seidel Foundation. PAKISTAN
10. Seminar on “Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan” (7th – 8th
December, 2004). Area Study Centre, Peshawar, and Hanns Seidel Foundation,
PAKISTAN
11. Presented paper on Gwadar Port in International CESS Conference at George
Washington University, Washington DC, September 2008.USA
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12. Paper entitled, “ A field survey of seven universities with focus on Central Asia”
Presented in a Seminar on, “The Changing Concept of the Discipline of Areas
Studies: Challenges and Prospects” Jointly organized by ASC & HSF at Bara Gali
Campus of University of Peshawar, PAKISTAN on 18th -22nd of July, 2009
13. Presented a paper on, “ KhilafatistsHijrat to Central Asia (1920s)” in a symposium
on, “State of Historical and Cultural Research in Pakistan” jointly organized
by National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research , QAU and Department of
History University of Peshawar in Bara Gali (19 -21 August, 2009)PAKISTAN
14. Presented paper in International conference on Pakistan, Department of History,
University of the Punjab, Lahore 2011, PAKISTAN
15. Presented paper in International conference on Democracy in Pakistan, Department
of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore 2012,PAKISTAN
16. Presented paper in national conference on Pak-Afghan Transit Trade , Department
of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 16 May, 2012,PAKISTAN
17. Presented paper on Zahiruddin M. Babur`s Contributions to understanding and
development of Linkages between South & Central Asia in ESCAS 2014 conference
at Nazarbaev University, Astana KAZAKHSTAN August 2013
18. Presented paper on, “SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA IN EURASIAN INTEGRATION: KEY TO
PROSPERITY AND STABILITY” in ISA global south conference at SMU, SINGAPORE in January 6-9th 2015
NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES` ARTICLES
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, Perspectives on Militancy, Daily Times, 30 )ct. 2011
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, China’s quest for Central Asian hydrocarbons, DAWN, December 25, 2006, Pakistan
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, Where the Fault Lies? DAWN, 8 April 2001. Islamabad
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, Wavell: Viceroy or General, DAWN, 17 April 2001.1slamabad
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, Afghanistan: Peace So Near And Yet So Far, The Nation, Lahore 9 December 1995
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, On the Silk Road to Urumchi / The Nation Also The Busy World International, Peshawar, February 1995
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, The Silk Road In Historical Perspective, The Busy World, magazine, June! 995
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, Central Asia: Myth or Reality /Diplomat, Peshawar, vol.6, No.7, 8,July, August 1995.
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Dr. Zahid Anwar Khan, Critical Phase of History for Afghans, 1, The Frontier Post, (Peshawar) 30 July 2000
10. Dr. ZahidAnwar , Critical Phase of History for Afghans, 11, /The Frontier Post, (Peshawar) 6 August 2000.
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Dr. Zahid Anwar Khan, Herat has not lost its Mystique/ The Frontier Post 1998
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, On Highway to Helmand/The Frontier Post 12/4/1998
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, Kingdom of Kandahar in Retrospect, The Frontier Post 22 June 1998
14. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Where Roses Are in Bloom, The Frontier Post, 3 January 1997
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, History Speaks: Ghazni, The Frontier Post, 6 April 1997
16. Dr. Zahid Anwar, A Kabul That Was, The Frontier Post, 30 March 1997
17. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Field Of Ruins, The Frontier Post, 2 March 1997
18. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Changes Needed in Basic Education / The Frontier Post, 3 September 1994.
19. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Afghanistan: Peace so near and yet so far, The Frontier Post, 19 November 1995.
20. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Pakistan And CARs can benefit from one another, The Frontier Post, 5 April 1998
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Dr. Zahid Anwar, Tournament of Shadows, The Frontier Post, 6 November 1996
22. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Zero-Sum Game in Central Asia, The Frontier Post, 22 August 1995
23. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Central Asia in a Flux, The Frontier Post..29 November 1996
24. Dr. Zahid Anwar, The War And Afghan Heritage. Part I, The Frontier Post, 18 June 2000,
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25. Dr. Zahid Anwar, TheWarAnd Afghan Heritage. Part II, The Frontier Post, 25 June 2000.
26. Dr. Zahid Anwar, The Religious Aspect of Marxism, The Frontier Post, 22 March 1998
TEACHING COURSES TO BS, MA, M. PHIL, AND PH. D STUDENTS
PSC Methods of study and research
PSC Pakistan Contemporary Issues
PSC 809 Foreign Policies of Central Asian Republics
PSC Dynamics of Political Change in Pakistan
ASC 831 Contemporary Developments in Afghanistan:
ASC 701 Land and People of Central Asia
ASC 722 China and the World
ASC 717 State and Society in China
ASC 719 Modern China
ASC 829 China in Global Politics
ASC 713 State and Society in Afghanistan
ASC 808 Constitutional Developments in Afghanistan
HIST 702 Muslims` Contributions to Science and Literature
Also teach courses at graduate, postgraduate level,government and politics of Pakistan,
Political Philosophy, Political dynamics of the Muslim World, History of International
Relations, Political Philosophy, Public Administration, Foreign Policy analysis and
Foreign Policies of USA, China and regional countries, Political Systems of developed
and developing countries etc
Commentaries for different news channels, PTV, Radio Pakistan, newspaperson
Current Affairs,
List of some papers Published in HEC recognized International Research Journals
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Author
Article Title
Journal
Place of Publication
Issue No /
Year
Vol: XXXVIII
No.51
Dr.ZahidAnwar
Journal of Law
and Society
Faculty of Law, University
of Peshawar
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Dr. Zahid Anwar
Journal of
Political
studies
Centre for South Asian
studies, Punjab University,
lahore
Vol: 26 No:1
2011
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Dr.ZahidAnwar
Margalla
Papers
National defense
University,Rawalpindi
2008
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Dr.ZahidAnwar
Central Asia
Area Study Centre,
University of Peshawar
50/2002
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Dr.ZahidAnwar
Central Asia
Area Study Centre,
University of Peshawar
45/1999
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Dr.ZahidAnwar
Terrorism:
Antithesis of
Human Rights
Development of
Infrastructural
Linkages between
Pakistan and
Central Asia
Energy Crisis and
Alternative Energy
Sources: Options
for Pakistan
Around
Afghanistan in
Fifteen Days, 15
July – 29 July, 2001.
The War Damages
to the Cultural
Heritage of
Afghanistan.
The SocioEconomic and
Political ThoughtProcess of Afghan
Central Asia
Area Study Centre,
Peshawar University
2001/
(Special Issue :
Afghanistan)
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Dr.ZahidAnwar
Dr Zahid anwar
Refugees in and
AroundPeshawar
The Emerging,
Central Asian
Scenario and
Regional Stability
Central Asia
(Confidence
Babur contribution
to South/Central
Asian integration
Journal of
Research
Society
Area Study Centre,
Peshawar University
2000
Punjab University, Lahore
2014
Building
Measures
Between Pakistan,
Russia, and
Central Asia)
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