Faculty

Welcome to the International Relations Cluster of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bahria University Islamabad.

In an increasingly interconnected world, the field of international relations is more vital than ever. We are committed to foster a deep understanding of global affairs, cultivate diplomatic skills and prepare our students to navigate and influence complex international landscape through their publications.
Our cluster brings together a diverse group of faculty members and scholars with various specializations within international relations.

We offer a wide range of programmes and initiatives designed to educate you on global politics.

Dr. Sadia khanum

Prof. Dr. Adam Saud

Senior Professor / Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Ph.D – International Relations – Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 2017
• M. Phil – International Relations – Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 2008

Dr. Irfan Hasnain Qaisrani

Senior Associate Professor / Head of Department

• Ph.D– International Relations – Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad 2015
• M. Phil– International Relations – Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 2008

Dr. Muhammad Umer Hayat

Senior Associate Professor

• Ph.D– Political Science – University of Toulouse, France 2013
• M. Phil – International Relations & Security Policies- University of Toulouse Capitole, France 2009

Dr. Saira Nawaz Abbasi

Senior Assistant Professor

• Ph.D - International Relations (Quaid-i-Azam University) 2022
• M. Phil - International Relations, (Quaid-i-Azam University) 2013
• MSc - Defense and Strategic Studies, (Quaid-i-Azam University) 2007

Dr. Sadia Khanum

Senior Assistant Professor

Ph.D - Politics and International Relations (Istanbul University, Turkey)

Dr. Syed Aleem Gillani

Assistant Professor

• Ph.D - International Relations, National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad 2021
• M.Phil – International Relations, National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad 2014
• MSc – Peace & Conflict Studies, National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad 2011

Ms. Syeda Sanabil Sibtain

Senior Lecturer

• M.Phil - International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad 2015
• BSS - International Relations, Bahria University Islamabad 2012

Dr. Ghulam Hussain Abid Sipra

Senior Lecturer

• Ph.D (Scholar) - International Relation National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
• M.Phil - Defense & Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 2006
• MSc - Defense & Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 2001
• B.A - Economics, Punjabi Literature, Government College, Sahiwal 1998

Ms. Saima Majeed Hashmi

Senior Lecturer

• M.Phil - International Relations (Bahria University University, Islamabad) 2019    
• MA - History (Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan) 1993
• BA - History & Sociology (BahauddinZakariya University, Multan) 1987

 Mr. Khaqan Ahmad

Lecturer

• Ph.D (Scholar) - National Defence University(NDU), Islamabad
• M. Phil - National Defence University(NDU), Islamabad 2018

Mr. Fateh Najeeb Yasar

Lecturer

• M.Phil – International Relations 2018 (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
• M.A – Political Scienc 2012 (The University of Punjab, Lahore)

Mr. Mahmood Khalil

Lecturer

• MSc – Pakistan Studies, 1998 Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan