Aims and Objectives
JPDC aims to broaden the understanding of peace and development underpinnings from micro to macro levels. The Journal seeks to engage in critical study of existing approaches to development based on theoretical and practical aspects encompassing the fields of social sciences and humanities with focus on understanding the practice in vogue and harboring on newly emerging concepts and techniques. The journal strives to meet the growing academic needs and interests in the study and practice of peace and development in the developing and underdeveloped world. The Journal aims to serve as an arena for the public discussion and scholarly analysis of human rights. Moreover, the Journal is committed to theoretical and ideological diversity in the study of peace, development and communication.
Editorial Board
Patron: Arshad Mehmood Akif CEO ASK Development
Editor-in-chief: Dr. Asmat Ullah Director/CEO Peace & Development Foundation
Editor: Dr. Bakht Rawan Yousafzai Associate Professor Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Managing Editor: Dr. Muhammad Aslam Parvez Professor Communication and Media Studies Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Associate Editor: Hamza Sheraz Associate Research & Publication ASK Development Islamabad
Advisory Board National/ International
Journal Advisory Board National
1. Prof. Dr. M. Anis-Ul-Haque, Head, Department of Psychology, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad
2. Dr. Sami Raza Assistant Professor, Political Science Department University of Peshawar
3. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arif Khattak – Department of Management Sciences of Bahria University Islamabad
4. Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal – HoD Media & Communication Studies International Islamic University Islamabad
Journal Advisory Board International
1. Prof. Dr. Klaus Beck – Institute of Political & Communication Science University of Greifswald Germany
2. Prof.Dr. Arnulf Kutsch – Institute of Communication & Media Studies University of Leipzig German
3. Prof. Dr. Jake Lynch – Director/Chairperson Dept. of Peace & Conflict Studies University of Sydney Australia
4. Prof. Dr. Steven Youngblood – Director Center for Global Peace Journalism Park University Missouri USA
5. Prof. Dr. Babak Bahador – School of Media & Public Affairs George Washington University USA
6. Prof. Dr. Rune Ottosen – Dept. Journalism & Media, Oslo Metro Politan University Norway