mh08474@st.habib.edu.pk
keen towards research, have developed skills in research and surveys, with experience in market research and social media marketing. Seeking a dynamic role to apply data-driven insights for brand growth.<\/p>\n
mh08474@st.habib.edu.pk
mehak.hassan099@gmail.com
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mehak-hassan-539b9928a\/<\/p>\n
+923212893977<\/p>\n
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
BSc (Honors) Social Development & Policy<\/p>\n
2026
Adobe Photoshop|
\nIllustrator|
\nMicrosoft Excel|
\nStata|
N\/A
N\/A
Wrapup,
\n Internship
\n (June \u2013 August 2025)
\n|
N\/A
INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE SETTLEMENT OF RURAL-TO-URBAN MIGRANTS IN PAKISTAN: EVIDENCE FROM KARACHI AND ISLAMABAD
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