The writer currently serves as a Research Associate at the International Parliamentarians’ Congress (IPC), Islamabad, where he is actively involved in policy research, legislative analysis, and international affairs. With a strong academic background and a passion for political discourse, he brings valuable insight into parliamentary processes and global governance. Over the years, he has contributed thought-provoking articles and opinion pieces to a number of national and regional newspapers, covering a diverse range of topics including public policy, international relations, and socio-political developments. He can be reached at barkatullahbarakaat@gmail.com