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Pakistan 2024: First Annual Conclave

12 December 2024

                                    


                                 

National Institute of Advanced Studies
First Annual Conclave 
Pakistan 2024 

12-15 December 2024, Pondicherry University
 
Organized by
NIAS Area Studies – Pakistan
&
Centre for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University

in collaboration with
Indian Council of World Affairs

Venue: Pondicherry University 

Programme

12 December, Thursday

1000-1030 hrs

Welcome & Introduction
Prof A Subramanyam Raju, Head, Centre for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University 
Dr Nivedita Ray, Director-Research, Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi
Prof D Suba Chandran, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

1030-1100 hrs: Tea

1100-1330 hrs: Inaugural Addresses
Inaugural Address-I
South Asia: Turbulent Politics and Geo-Strategic Balance 
1100-1140 hrs: Prof SD Muni, Professor Emeritus, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

1140-1215 hrs: Q&A 

Inaugural Address-II
Pakistan in the 2020s 
1215-1255 hrs: Amb TCA Raghavan, Former High Commissioner to Pakistan & Adjunct Professor, NIAS 

1255-1330 hrs: Q&A

1430-1600 hrs: Session-I
Young Scholars’ Discussion

Socio-cultural loss: Endangered Pashtun Music in Pakistan  
Souparno Rakshit, Pondicherry University

Evolution of Fashion in Pakistan: From Traditional Modesty to Modern Trends in Men’s and Women’s Attire 
Kavithasri M, Pondicherry University

Pakistan’s Automobile Culture: Class, Colors and Satires 
Anu Maria Joseph, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

The Rise of Pop in Pakistan
Sayeka Ghosh, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

Discussants
Rishabh Yadav
MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
&
C Shraddha
OP Jindal University, Sonipat

1600-1730 hrs: Session-II
Keynote Address
The “State” of Pakistan 
Prof Ajay Darshan Behera 
Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

13 December, Friday 
0930-1100 hrs: Session-III
Young Scholars’ Discussion

 Labour Force in Urban Sindh: Social and Economic Dimensions 
Abhimanyu Solanki, University of Delhi 

The Social Barriers to Educational Opportunities for Marginalized Groups: Access Denied 
Divya Kamal, Pondicherry University 

Pakistan’s Dalits: Marginalization and Persecution 
Nuha Aamina, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

Climate Change and Its Societal Ramifications: Impacts on Gender, Water, Food Security and Public Health 
Souparnika Suresh, St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru

Discussants
Ayan Datta, Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad

Harshi Sarraf, Research Intern, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

1130-1300 hrs: Session-IV
Keynote Address: 
Military and Politics
Mr Rana Banerji, Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat

1400-1530 hrs: Session-V
Young Scholars’ Discussion

 Representation of Femininity in Pakistani Soap Operas: Patriarchy, Gender Roles, and Stereotypes in the Media 
Astha Panda, Pondicherry University 

Female Genital Mutilation amongst the Dawoodi Bohra Community: Tradition, Honor, and the Violation of Women’s Right 
Devika K, St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru

Women Entrepreneurship in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir 
Vasu Sharma, KC College, Mumbai

Women and Politics
Rohini Reenum, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

Discussants
Bhoomika Sesharaj, Department of Sociology, Politics and International Studies, University of Bristol, UK

 Kalpana Sharma, CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Bengaluru 

 Rajika Kanungo, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

1600-1730 hrs: Session-VI
Panel Discussion
Society and Security

Dr Sanchita Bhattacharya,
Research Fellow, ICM, New Delhi

 Dr Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharjee,
Research Fellow, ICWA, New Delhi

 Discussants
Ashok Alex Luke, Assistant Professor, CMS College, Kottayam

 Dr Muneer Ahmed, Senior Researcher, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS), New Delhi

14 December, Saturday
0930-1100 hrs: Session-VII
Young Scholars’ Discussion

Pakistan’s coastal communities: Environmental hazards, Economic hardships and Government’s apathy 
Padmashree Anandhan, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

Forced disappearances in Balochistan: Human Rights, State Accountability and Struggle for Justice 
Vaneeta, Pondicherry University 

Women Protestors Against Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan: Resilient     Voices, Patriarchal Society and The State’s Response
Divya Khanna, National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi

Discussants
Dr Muneer Ahmed, Senior Researcher, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS), New Delhi

Vishnudev S, Pondicherry University

1130-1230 hrs: Session-VIII
Special Lecture
Pakistan Economy
Dr Shalini Chawla
Senior Fellow, Centre for Air Power Studies, New Delhi

1330-1430 hrs: Session IX
Young Scholars’ Discussion

Unplanned urbanization: Socioeconomic disparity, Environmental degradation and policy failure 
Femy Francis, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

Polio vaccination: Partnership with foreign agencies a boon or a bane? 
Abhiruchi Chowdhury, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

 Media Censorship and Safety Concerns: The Price of Expression 
Abhishiktha S Kumar, St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru 

 Discussants
Madhura Mahesh, Postgraduate Student, Department of Sociology, Politics and International Studies, University of Bristol, UK

 Kumari Krishna, OP Jindal University, New Delhi

1430-1530 hrs: Session-X
Valedictory Address
Amb PS Raghavan
Chairman, National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), Government of India

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