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President

Asim Suleiman

A distinguished PAF veteran, Air Marshal Asim Suleman (Retd.) has held key command, operational, and strategic roles, including Director-General Air Intelligence, Deputy Chief of Air Staff, and Air Adviser at the Pakistan High Commission in India. He also led Pakistan’s civil aviation sector as Director-General CAA and was nominated as Chairman PIA. An alumnus of NDU and Quaid-i-Azam University, he has contributed to defense strategy, aviation development, and education. He is a recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (M), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (M), and Sitara-i-Basalat.

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Executive Team Members

An expert in international security, geopolitics, and environmental politics, contributing to policy research and strategic dialogue. Actively engaged in mentoring and advancing research on South Asian security and climate governance issues.

DIRECTOR
Dr Naveed Khaliq Ansaree
An expert in aerospace and security studies, Dr. Ansaree serves as Director Aerospace & Warfare at CASS, Lahore. A former PAF officer with 33 years of service, he has held key command, academic, and advisory roles, including with the Royal Saudi Air Force. He holds a PhD in International Relations and has contributed extensively to defense research, including co-authoring the PAF Air Doctrine-2007.
Director
Muhammad Haroon Shaukat
A seasoned diplomat with nearly four decades of experience, he has served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkey and Brazil, as well as Consul General in New York. He held key positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and represented Pakistan at the UN, OIC, NAM, and ECO. Post-retirement, he led investment initiatives in Punjab and now serves as Director at CASS, Lahore, contributing to research and foreign policy discourse.
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Senior Members

Focuses on international and national security, aerospace dynamics, and environmental politics. Currently researching the intersection of security, governance, and climate change in Pakistan.

Associate Director

Nidaa Shahid

Nidaa Shahid

Specializing in nuclear arms control, disarmament, and national security, she brings over a decade of research and policy expertise. She actively contributes to strategic discourse, mentors young researchers, and engages in high-level dialogues globally.

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Senior Research Associate

Ameer Abdullah Khan

Ameer Abdullah Khan

A senior researcher with expertise in international security, geopolitics, aerospace dynamics, and environmental politics. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., he explores Pakistan’s security, governance, and climate nexus while consulting globally.

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Editor

Bilal Ghazanfar

Bilal Ghazanfar

A senior researcher with expertise in international security, geopolitics, aerospace dynamics, and environmental politics. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., he explores Pakistan’s security, governance, and climate nexus while consulting globally.

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Associate Senior Researchers

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Associate Senior Researcher
Tehmina Asad
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Associate Senior Researcher
Muneeb Suleman
Muneeb Salman is an Associate Senior Researcher at the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore. His research interests include Pakistan’s foreign and security policies, strategic culture, epistemic communities, and the role of elites in policy processes.
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Research Associates

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Research Associate
Azhar Zeeshan
Azhar Zeeshan, Research Assistant at CASS Lahore, holds an MPhil in History and a BA in IR, both with distinction. His research focuses on national security, militant groups, extremism, geopolitics, and airpower in South Asia.
Research Associate
Faiza Abid
A researcher focused on national security, foreign affairs, economic policy, and warfare. She regularly publishes in recognized journals and has experience in news analysis, content production, and community service for social development.
Research Associate
Nida Khattak
Nida Khattak is a Research Assistant at CASS, Lahore. She holds an MPhil in Political Science from Government College University, Lahore, with a background in English Literature. Her areas of interests are the Indo-Pacific region and the foreign policy of Pakistan.
Research Associate
Maheera Munir
Maheera Munir is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore. She holds an MPhil in International Relations from Kinnaird College for Women. Her areas of interest include foreign policy, conflict and peace, and strategic studies.
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Research Associate
Ezba Walayat Khan
Ezba Walayat Khan is a Research Assistant at CASS, Lahore. She holds a degree in Government and Public Policy from NDU, Islamabad, with academic distinction. Her areas of interest include national security, international and strategic affairs.
Research Associate
Samreen Shahbaz
A researcher specializing in missile and defense technologies, national security, geopolitics, and nuclear dynamics. A gold medalist in MPhil International Relations and law graduate, she regularly contributes analysis on key security issues.
Research Associate
Amjad Fraz
Amjad Fraz is a Research Assistant at CASS, Lahore, exploring geopolitics, climate security, and strategic affairs. With a background in International Relations, he brings diverse experience from academic research and internships with international organisations.
Research Associate
Imama Khan
Imama Khan, Research Assistant at CASS Lahore, holds a degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from QAU. She has interned at ISSI’s CAMEA and held editorial roles, with work published in The News, Pakistan Observer, Paradigm Shift, and more.
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Research Associate
Sibra Waseem
Sibra Waseem is a Research Assistant at CASS, Lahore, focusing on security dynamics, international relations, and policy analysis. With a background in Strategic Studies, she brings experience from academic research, internships at key ministries, and global certifications
Research Associate
Arsalan Younas
A researcher specializing in missile and defense technologies, national security, geopolitics, and nuclear dynamics. A gold medalist in MPhil International Relations and law graduate, she regularly contributes analysis on key security issues.
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