Lahore, The University of the Punjab has scheduled the public defense and viva voce examination of Ms. Shakila Hashim, a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science, for February 2, 2024.

According to University of The Punjab, the event will take place at noon in the Department of Political Science. Ms. Hashim has completed her thesis under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Rehana Saeed Hashmi. Her research focuses on a “Comparative Study of Voting Behavior in Lahore: The Study of 2013 and 2018 General Elections in Pakistan.”

This defense presents an opportunity for academic discourse on the dynamics of voting behavior in Pakistan, particularly in the context of the two most recent general elections. It marks a significant milestone in Ms. Hashim’s academic journey and contributes to the broader understanding of political science and electoral studies in the region.