Lahore: The University of the Punjab has announced the upcoming public defense and viva voce examination of Ph.D. candidate Mr. Muhammad Asif, scheduled for August 30, 2024. This significant academic event will assess Asif’s research on United States nuclear policy in South Asia since 1998.

According to University of the Punjab, the defense will take place at 11:00 AM in the Department of Political Science. Mr. Asif’s thesis, titled “A Study of US Nuclear Policy towards South Asia: Post 1998 Scenario,” has been completed under the guidance of Dr. Mubeen Adnan, a noted scholar in the field.

This event marks a critical milestone for Mr. Asif in his academic journey, providing a platform to present his findings and contributions to the understanding of international relations and nuclear diplomacy. The defense is open to the public, reflecting the university’s commitment to transparent and open academic discourse.

This defense session not only highlights the research capabilities of the students at the University of the Punjab but also emphasizes the institution’s role in fostering scholarly examination of significant global issues.