Looking forward to my Masters in either International Political Economy or Environment and Development as it appeals to my passion and is part of my research interests.<\/p>\n
simraagha84@gmail.com
\nhttps:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/simra-agha<\/p>\n
+92 304 061 2447<\/p>\n
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
\nBSc (Honors) Social Development & Policy<\/p>\n
2025
\nCanva, Proficient in Writing in English, Qualitative Research Skills, Quantitative Research Skills<\/p>\n
Vice Chair, Academic Affairs, Editor, Arzu Anthology, Presenter, Aamozish e Tehqeeq, Research Lead & Editor, Pride Press, Runner Up, SSCCA Climate Tank Accelerator
\nIntern, NOWPDP (November 2023 January 2024)
\nDeveloped a documentary with peers on Karachi’s declining cinemas, SRS capstone paper
\nOBSERVING FOOD AS A MEDIUM: IMPACT ON CULTURE, AUTONOMY AND ECONOMIC STABILITY IN KARACHI’S INFORMAL FOOD INDUSTRY
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