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Aqib is currently serving as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore. His areas of interest include national security, foreign policy, governance, diplomacy, and social policy.
Education
Muhammad Aqib Zardad is currently pursuing an MPhil in Public Policy from Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from National Defence University, Islamabad
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Professional Experience
Aqib currently serves as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore. He has previously worked with The Kaghan Memorial Trust, a nonprofit organisation focused on education.
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Areas of Interest / Expertise
His areas of interest include national security, foreign policy, governance, diplomacy, and social policy.
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Academic Contributions
Aqib has published opinion pieces in various newspapers, including Business Recorder and The Financial Daily International. Prominent among them is an article titled, “Beyond poverty alleviation: crafting a comprehensive social policy for all.” (June 20, 2025).
The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) was established in July 2021 to inform policymakers and the public about issues related to aerospace and security from an independent, non-partisan and future-centric analytical lens.