Scholarship with purpose, research with responsibility

My journey into research began with curiosity — the kind that refuses to accept simple answers to complex questions. Growing up between cultures as an overseas Pakistani in Saudi Arabia shaped how I saw the world: layered, interconnected, and deeply influenced by governance, belief systems, and social structures. I became interested not just in what policies say, but in how they shape lives — especially the lives of those too often left out of the conversation.

During my time at Pakistan International School Jeddah – English Section (PISJ-ES), I immersed myself in academic inquiry and was honored with a Research Award for innovative work. That recognition strengthened my commitment to serious scholarship. I began exploring International Relations, Islamic Studies, Artificial Intelligence, and Disability Studies — not as separate disciplines, but as intersecting frameworks that together offer solutions for inclusive global governance.

Engaging with platforms connected to Harvard Student Agencies, collaborating with Valfee — an initiative led by MIT alumni — and participating in the Yale International Relations Association’s global essay competition expanded my intellectual horizons. Presenting research ideas at the First International Teen Researchers Conference and contributing to youth-focused initiatives with eMHIC further solidified my belief that research must move beyond theory and into impact.

Today, my work focuses on ethical leadership, constitutional thought, disability rights, and forward-thinking policy development. I believe research should not merely analyze the world — it should help build a more just, inclusive, and strategically sound one.

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