Dr. Tasneem Sultana |
| FATHER’S NAME : Rafiqullah Siddiqi |
| HUSBAND’S NAME : Muhammad Khalid |
| PLACE OF BIRTH : Karachi |
| SEX : Female |
| NATIONALITY : Pakistani |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : - M.Phil in European Studies, from University of Karachi, the thesis entitled “German Reunification and its Impact on Europe” in 2002.
- M.A. in First division in Political Science from University of Karachi in 1990.
- B.A. in Second division from University of Karachi in 1987.
- H.Sc. in Second division from Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi in 1984.
- S.Sc. in Second division from Board of Secondary Education Karachi in 1982.
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LANGUAGE COURSES :- Certificate Course in German Language from Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi in 1992-1993.
- Certificate of Completion in English Language Program from Pakistan American Cultural Centre in 1994-1995.
- Certificate Course in French Language from Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi in 1995-1996.
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| FELLOWSHIP :Fellow of the European Union Sponsored by European Union, October 2001-December 2001 at the Universities of Brescia and Udine(Italy),Course entitled “History of European Construction” |
| WORK EXPERIENCE :Professor, at the Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi since 1996. |
PUBLICATIONS :- Profile on “An Overview of 100 years of Norway as an Independent State (1905-2005).
- Compiled an Index of Articles of Aussen Politik (1985-1998).
- A Research Article on “The Evolution of Democracy through the Ages: Focus on the European Experience”, published in the Journal of European Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, Jan. 2012.
- A Research Article on “Immigration Issues in Europe: Perceptions and Realities”, published in the Journal of European Studies, vols. 24&25, nos. 2&1, July 2008 and Jan. 2009.
- A Research Paper on “The Role of EU in Development Sector: A Case Study of Rural Sindh, in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.22 & 23, No. 2 & 1, 2006 &2007.
- A Research Article on “The Expansion of the European Union Towards East and Central Europe: Impact on the New and Old Member States” in the Journal of European Studies, Vol. 20, No.2, 2004-2005.
- A Research Article on “EU ‘s Policy Towards the Middle East” in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.15, Nos.1&2, January & July 1999.
- A Research Article on “Russian Policy towards South Asia”, in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.14, No.2, January 1998.
- A Research Article on “The Issue of Child Labour and Pakistan – EU Relations, in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.13 & 14, Nos.2&1, January & July 1999.
- A Research Article on “the Albanian Mess” in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.13, No.1, 1997.
- A Research Article on “Dayton Peace Plan”, in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.12, No.2, 1996.
- A Research Article on “Trends in German Foreign Policy after Reunification” in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.11, No.1, 1995.
- A Research Article on “Pakistan’s Role in the Bosnian Crisis”, published in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.10, No.2, July 1994.
- A Book Review on “The Future of Europe: Integration and Enlargement” in the Journal of ,Vols.21&22 ,Nos.2&1, July 2005 & January 2006.
- A Book Review on “Developments in Russian Politics” in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.15, No.1&2, January & July 1999.
- A Book Review on the “Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation” in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.14, No.2, July 1998.
- A Book Review on “The Actors in Europe’s Foreign Policy”, in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.13, No.1, July 1997.
- A Book Review on “Germany and the Middle East: Patterns and Prospects” in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.11, No.1, 1995.
- A Book Review on “Bosnia-Herzegovina: A Global Tragedy” in the Journal of European Studies, Vol.10, No.2, July 1994.
- Several articles in national Urdu Newspapers and Magazines
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IN-HOUSE SYMPOSIUMS :- Germany’s Role in World Politics after Unification.
- The Sino-Russian Rapprochement: Implications for South Asia.
- The European Union’s focus on East Asia and South East Asia.
- Pakistan’s Relations with central Asian Republics.
- Muslim minorities in the United Kingdom.
- The West European countries stand on Kashmir.
- Turkey and the European Union.
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PRESENTATIONS :Published in the Journal of European Studies- A Research Paper presented at an International Seminar on ‘Humanitarian’, Preemptive, Punitive and Political Intervention and State Sovereignty: Varying Political, moral and Legal Standpoints held on December 9-10, 2009. The paper entitled “The Arab-Israeli Issue and Lebanon’s Dilemma of Sovereignty: The Role of Regional and Extra-regional powers”.
- A Research Article on “The EU’s Development Assistance to Africa: The China Factor”, in the Journal of European Studies, vols. 26&27, nos. 2&1, July 2010 & Jan. 2011.
- Presented a Research Paper on EU-Russia Relations: Focus on Energy and other Issues at a Seminar on EU Politics: Current Issues, organised by the Area Study Centre for Europe on March 26, 2008.
- Presented a Research Paper on The European Union’s Expansion Towards East And Central Europe: Impact on The Union’s Relations With Russia at a Workshop held on April 19, 2003.
- Presented a Research Paper on The Development Cooperation Dimension of EU-Pakistan Relations at a workshop under the Jean Monnet Project held in May 2003.
- A Research Paper on Comparison of Pakistan and EU’s Policies and Interest in Middle East presented at a workshop held in January 25, 2001, at the Area Study Centre for Europe, under the EU sponsored International Workshop.
- A Research Paper on The EU‘s Relations with the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region: Security and Economic Aspects, presented in a EU sponsored International Workshop on “EU’s Relations with the Developing and the Developed World, held in May 2000.
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CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTED TO BOOKS :- A Research Paper on “A Survey of Pakistan-German Relations in the post-Cold War Era” in Pakistan and Post-Ideological Europe: Prospects for Cooperation in the 21st Century, edited by Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmad Tahir, Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi, 2000.
- A Research Paper on “Problems of National Integration in Pakistan: Lessons from European States” Presented at a symposium in April 1997, at the Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi, published in a book entitled Challenges to Pakistan on the Threshold of the 21st Century, edited by Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmad Tahir, Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi, 1998.
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| ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE :Has helped in organizing the international seminars and conferences and approximately 25 symposia and workshops organized by the ASCE. These included seminars and symposia under the EU-sponsored European Studies Programme (1999-2002).Incharge of the publication sector of the Centre and uptil now proof read 15 Books and the Journal of European Studies published during her length of service. |
PRESENT ENGAGEMENTS :- Submitted Ph.D Dissertation entitled “Democratic Transition in Pakistan: Role and Policies of US and European Union”.
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SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS ATTENDED :- Immigration to Europe from South Asia and the Muslim World held in October 2004.
- Teaching and Research Methods in Conflict Resolution held in October 2004.
- US-Europe Relations in the Contemporary Setting: Implications for the Developing World held in September 2003.
- Relations Between the European Union and the Muslim World in the Contemporary Geopolitical and Economic Scenario held in April 2002.
- European Union-Asia Relations in the 21st Century: Problems, Prospects and Strategies held in October 2000.
- Security in Europe and South Asia: Challenges and Options for the Twenty-First Century held in October 1999.
- Problems of Good Governance in South Asian Countries: Learning from the West European Political Models held in October 1998.
- The Politics and Economics of the Market Economy in Post-Cold War Europe: Lessons for South Asia held in October 1997.
- The Politics of Ethnicity and Nationalism in Europe and South Asia held in October 1996
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