Fahd Zulfiqar

Dr. Fahd Zulfiqar brings a rich interdisciplinary perspective to the study of development, gender, and political economy. With a background in Development Studies and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Quaid-i-Azam University, his research focuses on how culture, power structures, and institutional narratives influence development outcomes, particularly for the marginalized groups. Drawing on ethnographic methods and grounded theory, he challenges dominant policy frameworks and emphasizes context-specific approaches. His work bridges theory and practice, contributing to inclusive and locally informed development discourse. Committed to rethinking mainstream paradigms, he engages deeply with issues of social justice, equity, and transformative development. His areas of academic interests are Development as Discourse, Gender and Development, Marginalization, and Political Economy of Development. He has published in national and international journals. He is also a social activist and a women’s rights defender.

Primary Research Area:
Gender Rights, Critical Development Studies, Discourse Analysis and Political Economy

Secondary Research Area:
Community-led Development, Elite Capture, and Creative and Cultural Industries

Regional Interest:
South Asia (Pakistan and India)

Education:
PhD in Anthropology from Quaid-i-Azam University