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.
Governance: Perceptions of Haji Hassan (Baltistan)
Elder wisdom and governance reflections from Baltistan.
Human Records on the Karakoram Highway: Book Review
Critical appraisal of a work documenting histories and experiences along the KKH.
Identities & Tribal Structures: Abdul Bai of Chaprot (Shenbarin)
A portrait exploring identity and tribal structures through a community elder.
Indigenous Knowledge & Environment: Irrigation Channels of Hunza–Nagar
On the art and ecology of traditional irrigation engineering in high mountain settings.
Interview: Wakhi Scripts Politics (Global Wakhi Language Literacy Channel)
A discussion on script politics, literacy, and standardization for the Wakhi language.
Life Stories of Wazir & Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan
Remarkable episodes from the lives of a former Governor and family.
Note on Posts of Izhar Ali Hunzai: Invitation to Deliberation
Encourages reasoned public discourse around regional governance and development.
Petition to Preserve Gulmit Ondra Fort
An advocacy piece urging conservation of the exceptional archaeological heritage of Ondra Fort.
Pluralism & Harmony in Islam and Pakistan
Conceptual primer on pluralism and social harmony in an Islamic-national context.
Proposed Anglicized Orthography for Kh̃owar
Framework for representing Kh̃owar sounds in a Latin-based system.