(Pride of Performance 2016)

Educational Qualification:      M Phil (Islamic Studies)

M. A. (Political Science) B. Ed.

Academic & Journalistic Pursuits:

• Member, Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) (2017-2020)
• Secretary, Commission on Islamization of Education, Government of Pakistan (1999-2005)
• Consultant, Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad (2011-2013)
• Editor, Fikr o Nazar, Research Journal of Islamic Research Institute (2011-2013)
• Anchor, Researcher, Ptvnews (2009-2018)
• Anchor, Researcher, Geo TV (2005-2009)
• Dean ,Faculty of Islamic and Social Sciences, Rawalpindi College of Commerce, Rawalpindi
• Guest Editor “Ijtehad”, a quarterly journal of the Council of Islamic Ideology. (2007-2009)
• Columnist daily “Dunya” 2009-
• Columnist daily “Ausaf ”( 2009-2013)
• Columnist, daily “Jang” (1999-2009)
• Chairman, Organization of Research and Education (ORE), a research oriented NGO.
• Visiting Fellow, International Center for Islam and Pluralism (ICIP), Jakarta, Indonesia (2004)

• Research Associate, International Institute of Islamic Thought, Islamabad (1995-2004).
• Speech Writer to the Prime Minister of Pakistan (1997-1999)
• Former Research Associate “Al-Mawrid”, Institute of Islamic Research and Education, Lahore.
• Editor, monthly “Tazkeer” Lahore (1990)
• Member, Editorial Board, monthly “Ishraq” Lahore (1989-1998)
• Member, Editorial Board, monthly “Renaissance” Lahore (1991-1994)
• Columnist, daily “Wafaq” Lahore (1990)
• Columnist, weekly “Zindagi” Lahore (1991-1996)
• Columnist, daily “Asas” Rawalpindi. (1994-1999)
• Wrote a number of articles on different academic and educational issues published in prestigious journals of Pakistan, India and USA (copies may be provided on request)

PUBLICATIONS:

BOOKS

1. Siasi Islam (Political Islam) published by, Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD), International Islamic University, Islamabad
2. Mutabadal Bianya, published by, Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD), International Islamic University, Islamabad
3. Islam Aur Pakistan (Islam and Pakistan) (An analysis of religious and secular politics of Pakistan)- Published by Al-Mawrid, Lahore. (1995), 2^nd edition by Sang-e-Meel,  Lahore, 2001.
4. Islam Ka Tasawwur-e-Jurm-o-Saza (Islamic Concept of Crime and Punishment)- (2-vols), Published by International Institute of Islamic Thought Islamabad, (1997)
5. Ilm ki Islami Tashkeel (Islamization of knowledge) published by Royal Book Company, Karachi
6. “Family and Individual: The Islamic Perspective” (bilingual). Published by Organization for Research and Education (ORE), Islamabad (2004).
7. “Islam and Muslim Non-Muslim Relations” (bilingual), Published by Organization for Research and Education (ORE), Islamabad (2004).
8. “Islam, Civil Society and New Global Context”, ed. (bilingual) Published by Organization for Research and Education (ORE), Islamabad (2005)
9. Beesveen Sadi ka Fahm e Islam (The Understanding of Islam in 20^th Century), published by Al Mawrid, Lahore (2008)
10. Approaching conflicts: Muslim Society’s Perspective (bilingual), published by Organization for Research and Education (ORE ) ,Islamabad (2010).
11. Islam and Other Religions (bilingual) published by Organization for Research and Education (ORE ) ,Islamabad (2014).

RESEARCH SUPERVISION:

1. “Gender Justice, Tolerance and Human Rights in Islamic Framework”. (ORE’s Research Project)
2. “Engaging Religious Community in Female Education” (ORE’s Research Project)

Besides, organization of seminars, several books have been produced and translated under these projects.

3. Creation of Peace Dialogue Forums, (ORE’s Project)
4. Just and Sustainable Peace in Pakistan, (ORE’s Project)

LANGUAGES:

1. English
2. Urdu
3. Punjabi

ARTICLES:

I have contributed hundreds of articles and research papers on socio-political and religio-political issues published in different newspapers and research journals of international repute.

Countries visited:

1. USA
2. Germany
3. England
4. Indonesia
5. Malaysia
6. Bangladesh
7. Tunisia

Areas of INTEREST:

1. Religion
2. Politics
3. Society