Research Studies
Explore my research studies in social and linguistic anthropology. These studies represent my ongoing and completed research projects across various contexts and topics.
Martyrdom of Didar Hussain: Speech by Nawaz Khan Naji
Context and commentary on a notable public speech about justice and loss.
Memoirs of Late Shams-un Nisah: The Last Rani of Hunza
Collected memoirs and historical insights from the last Rani of the former Hunza State.
Nunik Nunik: Women’s Folksong from Shimshal
Presentation and translation of a women’s folksong from Shimshal with cultural context.
Sinisay: A Wakhi Folk Lament and Its Background
Explores the Sinisay lament genre with notes on performance and meaning.
Wakhi Lament & Death Stories
Narrative traditions of mourning and remembrance in Wakhi culture.
Wakhi Lament by Grandma Bibi Dawlat (Eagle’s World Studio)
A recorded Wakhi lament with cultural framing and translation.
A Note on Anglicized Wakhi Pamiri Orthography
Short note clarifying design choices and usage.
A Thought for Serious Learning of Knowledge & Wisdom
Reflections on learning, ethics, and purpose in contemporary life.
A Unique Gift from Hunza Valley: Historic Persian Quatrains on the Old Silk Road
Documentation of historic Persian rubāʿiyāt associated with Silk Road caravans and traders.
Administrative Structures & Constituencies for Hunza: Immediate Priorities
Recommendations for administrative reorganization and representation for Hunza.