Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management

Abstract

A niche simulation for those interested in International Relations and Crisis Management, an increasingly necessary skill is effective in the corporate sector as well. A number of scenarios will be given and participants will be asked to form teams, communicated, debate and present a resolution to the crisis and/or conflict presented to them.

Speaker Profile

Dr Syed Amir Hameed

Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations (Uok)

Dr. Syed Aamir Hameed does not require any words to introduce him. An institution in himself, Dr. Hameed is a proud alumnus of University of Karachi and University of New South Wales. Environmental Degradation and Post-Conflict Development are his area of focus. He is currently teaching as the Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi. He will be moderating the panel discussion.

Ms. Munazza Khan

Lecturer at IoBM, SZABIST and UoK

Ms. Munazza Khan is a Masters holder from the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi and currently pursuing her doctorate from there. Apart from her academic ventures, she is also a part of faculty in renowned institutions as IoBM, SZABIST and University of Karachi. From BBC World to Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, Ms Khan has also been graced as the sub-editor at The News.

Muhammad Tabish Sarfaraz

Head of research unit at National MOIC Pakistan

M Farhan ul Haq Usmani

Executive Vice President and Head of Shariah Audit and Advisory

Mr. Farhan-ul-Haq Usmani is a well-known name in the field of Islamic Capital, Banking and Finance. An alumnus of University of Karachi, Mr.Usmani is a certified Islamic Banker from Center of Islamic Economics, Karachi. He has been a vital part of Meezan Bank Limited since 2005, currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Head of Shari ‘a Audit and Advisory. His areas of focus are accounting, auditing and taxation.

Dr. Huma Baqai

Director Public Affairs & Communications, IBA Karachi

Dr. Huma Baqai is an Associate Professor and Director Public Affairs & Communications in the Department of Social Sciences, IBA Karachi. Working in both national and international media as the expert of International Relations and political analyst, Ms. Baqai’s area of interest are non-traditional sources of Conflict, IPE, Liberalism, Terrorism and Media.

Ambassador Shahid Amin

Former Ambassador

Mr Amin is recognized as a thought leader in the world of foreign relations. He is known for his expertise in the foreign affairs and diplomacy. Mr. Amin has served in many states representing Pakistan. His mighty career spans over a period of four decades covering regimes from Ayub Khan to Nawaz Shareef. He is the author of a book named ‘Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Re-Appraisal’.

Date

Saturday, March 31^st, 2018

Time

10:00 am – 04:00 pm

Venue

Seminar Hall, Department of Public Administration, University of Karachi

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