Haniyah Durrani

Conducted policy research on governance challenges such as AI integration in education and contributed to a provincial policy-drafting exercise using stakeholder analysis and structured problem solving. Collaborated to organize evidence, assess policy options, and produce a written policy output within a defined timeframe.

Completed intensive training in deterrence, coercion, crisis dynamics, and strategic decision-making relevant to regional research and policy analysis.

Conducted a qualitative comparative study of securitization discourse and human-security implications for borderland communities along Pakistan’s western frontiers. Collected and systematically coded official diplomatic material to identify threat framing, securitizing language, policy responses, and state narratives.

Completed training on refugee protection, refugee law, displacement, and refugee status; examined humanitarian and policy dimensions of Afghan refugee movements in Pakistan.

Reviewed strategic communication and military-media relations practices, strengthening research, information management, analytical reasoning, and professional communication skills. Analyzed defence messaging and narrative-building approaches within national public-sector communication structures.

Completed BS coursework in International Relations with a thesis on the Goldsmith Line and Durand Line, focusing on securitization discourse and human-security implications for borderland communities.