Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Be a part of prestigious Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) at University of Management and Technology, Lahore, where leaders and thinkers are carved to compete the challenges at global level. The department strength lies in the distinguished faculty members, compr...
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Dr. Syedah Sadia Kazmi, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & International Relations (DPSIR), University of Management and Technology (UMT), participated in a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) on Women's Labour Rights in Education Sector, organized as part of an empirical study ...
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Dr. M. Usman Askari, Chairperson, Department of Political Science and International Relations, UMT Lahore, on the invitation of Mr. Sun Yan, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Lahore, attended the ceremony marking the 77th National Day of China at PC Hotel, Lahore.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
As part of the series of talks under Pakistan Political Science Consortium, Book launch of The Eyewitness written by ex-bureaucrat Muhammad Saeed Mehdi was co-hosted by Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) and Office of Participant Affairs (OPA) at UMT. Respected ...
Monday, August 10, 2026
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
The DPSIR-UMT delegation, led by Chairperson Dr. Usman Askari, along with BS to PhD program advisors Dr. Saddaf, Dr. Hafiz Imran Qureshi, and Muhammad Hasnain, visited the Chinese Consulate, Lahore. The delegation received a generous grant of Rs. 50,00,000 for scholarships and the establishment of...
Friday, July 17, 2026
The Department of Political Science and International Relations proudly congratulates Dr. Syedah Sadia Kazmi, Assistant Professor, on the successful completion of the HEC–NAHE Mentorship Program for Universities (First Cohort), which concluded with a Closing Ceremony held on 17th July 2026. ...
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Congratulations to Mr. Malik Waqar Aslam (Lecturer, DPSIR) for his valuable contribution to the Awareness Session on Counter-Terrorism Narrative held at the Training School, CTD Headquarters, Punjab, Lahore, on 2nd July 2026. Leveraging his expertise in cybersecurity, he provided thoughtful policy...
Friday, June 19, 2026
School of Social Sciences and Humanities at UMT in collaboration with Anti-Harassment Committee at UMT organized two days seminar on creating an awareness about harassment at work places. Assistant Professor at Department of Political Science and IR Dr. Syedah Sadia Kazmi as School’s focal p...
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Mr. Raja Zark Ullah Khan, an alumnus of the BS International Relations program at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), has joined the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, as a Research Assistant. Mr. Zark has developed a strong academic and professional profile t...
Muhammad Bilal, a PhD IR Scholar at UMT has started his professional journey with the Centre for Aerospace and Security studies (CASS), Lahore as a Research Assistant. He has academic interests in theoretical paradigms of International Relations, foreign policy issues, traditional security along w...
Ms. Jannat Naseeb, an alumna of the MS Security and Strategic Studies program at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), has joined the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, as a Research Assistant. Jannat has built a strong academic and professional profile through ...
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
DPSIR has marked a major milestone by officially signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (UNSOED), Indonesia. This partnership paves the way for student & faculty exchange, joint conferences, collaborativ...
Friday, May 01, 2026
Department of Political Science and International Relations congratulates its BS IR alumnus Mian Muhammad Musab Saeed for qualifying CSS 2025. The department strongly beliieves in preparing its students for competititive exams. The current achievement is a testament to the fact that department equ...
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The conflict between Iran and the US has entered a deadlock, with neither side willing to budge on core demands. While Pakistan continues to play a constructive role in bridging gaps between the two, an effort that has earned its political and military leadership international recognition, both pr...
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Department of Political Science and International Relations organized a session on Countering Youth Radicalization: Pathways to Prevention and Resilience on April 29, 2026, at Hakeem Saeed Hall in the University of Management and Technology, Lahore.
Monday, April 06, 2026
Department of Political Science and International Relations in collaboration with Office of Forums and Events organized a pivotal seminar on “US–Israel–Iran War and Middle East Realignment: Implications for Pakistan,” bringing together leading analysts and diplomats, a...
Friday, April 03, 2026
What happens when global power struggles reshape regional realities?Let’s unpack the shifting alliances in the Middle East and their implications for Pakistan.Be part of the conversation on April 4th in Hakim Saeed Hall.
Monday, March 02, 2026
Department of Political Science and International Relations congratulates BS IR student Azmat Noor for securing 3rd position in Folklore Writing Competition organized by Lahore Litrary Festival in collaboration with British Council.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
On Jan 27, 2026, DPSIR team visited the Sri Lankan High Commission in Islamabad and was warmly welcomed by High Commissioner Rear Admiral (Rtd.) Fred Senevirathne. The High Commissioner and delegation discussed exciting collaborations with top Sri Lankan universities, including student and faculty...
On Jan 27, 2026 DPSIR delegation visited the Turkish Embassy in Islamabad and met Turkish Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu. The delegation discussed prospects for academic collaborations with top Turkish universities, including student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and more!
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Dr. Usman Askari, HOD Department of Political Science & International Relations, was awarded China’s Friendship Award 2025 at the Governor's House, Lahore, by His Excellency Zhao Shiren, Consul General of the People's Republic of China. This honour reflects his outstanding contributions ...
Friday, November 14, 2025
The Department proudly celebrates its distinguished alumnus, Afnan, who continues to excel across multiple business ventures while steadily advancing his academic journey with unwavering dedication. Known for bringing laurels to the department during his BS in International Relations and for his i...
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR), UMT, proudly congratulates its distinguished alumnus, Ahmad Jan, on earning a Master’s in Economic Affairs (M2) from the University of Bordeaux, France, which is ranked among the world’s top 200 universities. This...
Department of Political Science and International Relations distrubuted cash prizes among top-performing and deserving students of the department. It is important to mention here that Chinese Consul General recently signed an MoU with Department of Political Science and International Relations for...
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The University of Management and Technology (UMT), in collaboration with the Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC) and the Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCE), hosted a two-day international conference titled “Re-Thinking Security: Traditional and Non-Traditional Threats in a Transforming World.&...
Thursday, November 06, 2025
BS Advisor DPSIR, Mr. M. Hasnain and Officer National Outreach Program DPSIR Mr. Saad Malik were recognized by the Office of Participants Success (OPS) for their outstanding guidance and support to freshmen. Their efforts included delivering engaging lectures and organizing interactive activities ...
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
A delegation from the Department of Political Science and International Relations met the Honourable Defence Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, to invite him to the upcoming International Conference. The meeting featured a thought-provoking exchange on Pakistan’s political land...
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Usman Khalid, a BS International Relations student at UMT, will represent his university at the 2025 National Powerlifting Championships next week. Usman is a national-level powerlifter recognized for his strength, discipline, and determination. He balances academics and training with perseverance...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) has launched the Youth Observers Cohort 2025–27, uniting 34 emerging leaders from 10 cities for a two-day event in Islamabad on 6–7 November to foster interfaith harmony and inclusive citizenship. Representing DPSIR–UMT, Muhammad Huzaifa...
Monday, October 20, 2025
UMT is proud to celebrate the success of its alumna, Naisha Abbasi, a dynamic creative force currently serving as Director & Production Head at Dragon Dose. With a background in international relations, Naisha’s journey from classroom debates to directing high-end fashion shoots and ad c...
Thursday, October 16, 2025
UMT’s Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) had the honor of participating in the Prize Distribution Ceremony on 16th October, 2025, at the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, for the Maritime Essay Competition 2025. At this prestigious national event, the depart...
Saturday, October 11, 2025
The Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR), UMT, proudly announces that Bashar-ul-Islam Nawab (Batch S-2021) has been appointed as College Teaching Intern (CTI) in Political Science at Government Graduate College, Pasrur, District Sialkot, under the Punjab Higher Educa...
Friday, October 10, 2025
The Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR), UMT, in collaboration with MCE-PNWC, is hosting a dynamic two-day international conference titled “Re-Thinking Security: Traditional and Non-Traditional Threats in a Transforming World” on November 11–12, 20...
Monday, October 06, 2025
The Department of Political Science and International Relations proudly celebrates its alumna Aroma Zainab for co-hosting the international conference “From the Margins to the Center: Community-Led Strategies for Peacebuilding, Development, and Security” during Fall Peace Week 2025 at ...
The Department of Political Science and International Relations proudly congratulates Saad Farid, student of BS International Relations, who is pursuing his Master's in Politics and International Relations at Keele University, UK. His achievement reflects the department's commitment to preparing s...
Sunday, October 05, 2025
We are delighted to celebrate the achievement of our distinguished alumnus, Raja Zark Ullah Khan, who has advanced from an internship to a Research Fellowship at the Strategic Vision Institute (SVI), a leading think tank dedicated to strategic and policy research. During his internship, he made me...
Friday, September 26, 2025
Mohsin, a proud alumnus of the DPSIR, UMT, presented his thought-provoking research paper at the IIS/AKU-ISMC Graduate Conference 2025 held on 26 September. His research examined how the video game “Assassin’s Creed Mirage” reconstructs historical narratives surrounding the &ldqu...
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Department of Political Science and International Relations congratulates Rana Sheharyar Khan, BS International Relations student, on securing admission to the Master's in Political Science: European and International Governance at Vrije Universieit Brussel, Belgium. He has been admitted on a ...
Friday, September 19, 2025
In the prestigious national level Maritime Essay Competition 2025, recent graduates of UMT in International Relations, Mughees Ahmed Khan and Phelomeana Ann, won second place and a cash prize worth 75,000 PKR, garnering them national recognition. What distinguished them was their essay entitled "B...
Thursday, September 18, 2025
In a significant stride toward academic enrichment and global engagement, Mr. Saad Malik, faculty member at the DPSIR, successfully participated in a three-day faculty training program on Media Literacy and Digital Rights, organized by the Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) and f...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Chairperson Department of Politcal Science and International Relations at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Dr Muhammad Usman Askari discussed mutual interests, potential collaborations & funded research projects with the Chairman of the Punjab Higher Education Commissi...
Saturday, September 06, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) at the University of Management and Technology. Lahore, congratulates Director Center for Critical Peace Studies-cum-Associate Professor Dr Fatima Sajjad over the inclusion of her book entitled "Peace as Liberation: Visions and Pr...
Friday, September 05, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, and Consortium for Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS), Islamabad, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic and research collaboration. Through this par...
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) at the University of Management and Technology. Lahore, congratulates Mr. Syed Wajeeh on successfully completing his Phd thesis under the supervision of Director Center for Critical Peace Studies-cum-Associate Professor Dr Fatima ...
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, is glad to inform prospective students of BS Political Science regarding need-based scholarship which university administration has approved. The department will give this scho...
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Read the latest op-ed of Lecturer at Dpartment o Political Science and International Relations Mr. Inamullah Marwat, emphasizing the imprttance of rules-based order in today's world while highlighting its signifiance across history. https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/08/12/selective-use-...
Monday, August 25, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) at University of Management and Technology, Lahore, congrtulates its BS IR alumnus Raja Zarkullah Khan for successfully completing a paid summer research internship program at the Strategic Vision Institute (SVI), Islamabad, ...
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Faculty along with students at Department of Political Science and International Relations in the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, attended two days' Chinese Film Festival organzied by Chinese Consulate, Lahore, at Alhamra Art Council, Lahore. Movies screened the film festival were...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Departmen of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, congratulates Chairman DPSIR Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Usman Askari on getting nominated by Chinese Consulate General, Lahore, in a small delegation comprising academici...
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, inspired by its vision to create academic opportunities for students through national and international collaborations recently signed an MoU with Consulate General of the Pe...
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Dr. Reema Murad, Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR), attended a one-day workshop titled “Teaching Governance with a European Lens” on 7th August 2025, hosted by the Department of Governance and Global Studies at Information Te...
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Center for Critical Peace Studies (CCPS) being led by Director CCPS-cum-Associate Professor Dr Fatima Sajjad at Department of Political Science and International Relations held 2nd international conference on a theme entitled "Critical Peace Studies: Making Critical Mainstream" on August 6, 2025, ...
Friday, August 01, 2025
Friday, July 25, 2025
National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) launched a 4-day maritime training workshop from July 21 till July 24, 2025, for young leadership of Pakistan, bringing together experts and participants from various institutions. Under an MoU signed between Department of Political Science and Interna...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations at the Univeersity of Managemetn and Technology, Lahore, organized an official visit to the Army Museum and Military Headquarters in Lahore, offering students and faculty a rare opportunity to engage with Pakistan’s rich military hi...
Friday, July 04, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Management and Technology feels proud over the selection of its BS International Relations' student Muhammad Anas Makki as Coordinator in the School Education, Special Education and Higher Education Department, ...
Monday, June 23, 2025
On June 23, 2025, Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Management and Technology (UMT) and National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote maritime awareness and education. The MoU was signed by Preside...
Department of Political Science and International Relations organized special Session of Corps Commander Lahore Lieutenant General Syed Fayyaz Hussain Shah with Faculty and Students at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore In his address, Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussa...
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Realtions hosted H.E. Zhao Shiren, Consul General of China, for a session on Pakistan-China relations. Discussions focused on expanding strategic and educational partnerships with emphasis on student exchange, cultural understanding, and scholarshi...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations congratulates Assistant Professor Dr. Syedah Sadia Kazmi on her participation in Hilal Talks 2025, organized by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan Army. Dr Sadia completed a week long (26-31 May 2025) Informa...
Thursday, June 05, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations in collaboration with Office of Forums and Events successfully hosted an insightful session on "Current Security Situation, Historical Background, and Future Challenges" with the esteemed Lt. Gen. Muhammad Saeed (Retd.) as the keynote spe...
Monday, May 19, 2025
Chairperson of the Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) Dr. Muhammad Usman Askari along with Assistant Professor Dr. Dr. Saddaf Sultaana and lecturer Muhamamad Hasnain signed an MoU with Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF)...
Department of Politcal Science and International Relations under the leadership Chairman Dr Muhammad Usman Askari signed an MoU with Kashmir Institute of International Relations for academic collaboration.
Department of Politcal Science and International Relations under the leadership of Chairman Dr Muhammad Usman Askari visited National Institute of Martime Affairs, Islamabad, for signing an MoU in near fture for academic collaboration.
Department of Politcal Science and International Relations under the leadership of Chairman Dr Muhammad Usman Askari visited Consortium for Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS), Islamabad, for signing an MoU in near fture for academic collaboration. Consortium for Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS) is a Pakistan-...
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Delegation of Deprtament of Political Science and International Realtions (DPSIR) under the leadership of Chairman Dr Muhammad Usman Askari met Chinese Consular General at the Chinese consulate in Lahore to discuss potential propsects for collaboration. Main points for collaboration included: 1. ...
Monday, May 12, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) congratulates Assisatnt Professor Dr. Syedah Sadia Kazmi for the recognition of two of her students' reseraches for outstanding rsearch award by University of Management and Technology, Lahore. Both students Rai Irfan F...
Friday, May 09, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) in collaboration with School of Governance and Society (SGS) organised a special dialogue on the Indus Waters Treaty on May 9, 2025 at Hakeem Saeed Hall in the University of Management and Technology, Lahore. The event aimed to di...
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Department of Political Sciene and International Relations (DPSIR) is pleased to share highlights of Roundtable Discussion held on a theme entitled "Pahalgam Crisis: Implications for India-Pakistan Security Relations and South Asia" at Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, on April 30, 2025, in which...
Sunday, February 09, 2025
Mr. Rai Irfan Farooq pursuing MPhil in Security and Strategic Studies at Department of Political Science and International Relations in UMT successfully completed an internship at the Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC), Lahore. The internship aimed at promoting maritime awareness and overcoming...
Monday, February 03, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) congratulates Dr Sundus Basharat for successfully defending her Ph.D. dissertation entitled "Role of Media in War and Peace: An Analysis of India-Pakistan Contestations (2018-2021). In her thesis, she was supervised by ...
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) hosted Director of the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) at Istanbul Zaim University Dr Sami Al-Arian for a talk on Palestine issue at Saleem Asghar Hall in University of Management and Technology, Lahore. Originally...
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) in collaboration with the Center for Critical Peace Studies (CCPS) organzied a session on a book entitled "South Asia from the Margins: Transformations in the Political Space", coedited by Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Shoaib Pe...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) hosted Director Pakistan Institute of Peace Studies (PIPS) Muhammad Amir Rana for a seminar talk on Data Analytics in IR and Political Science: Scope, Challenges and Opportunities at Saleem Asghar Hall in University of Management ...
Wednesday, January 08, 2025
Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) in collaboration with Office of Forum and Events hosted Pakistan's incumbent Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh for a talk on Pakistan-US Relations.Event Highlights:In-depth exploration of diplomatic ties, opportunities, and...
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