On June 10th, 2024, the Center for International Strategic Studies AJK (CISSAJK) visited Asria Schools and Colleges in Chella Bandi, Muzaffarabad, for a Strategic Outreach Program. Led by Executive Director Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, the team included RO Saba Ghulam Nabi, Nazia Sheikh, ARO Tayyaba Khurshid, Nimra Javed, and Rimsha Malik. The team received a warm welcome from the school staff and students.
The session was moderated by RO Saba Ghulam Nabi, with RO Nazia Sheikh introducing CISS AJK to the Asria School staff and students. Managing Coordinator Reena Khawaja delivered welcome remarks, expressing appreciation for the CISS AJK outreach program. She also briefed the students about the entire program.
ARO Nimra Javed presented on Artificial Intelligence, discussing how emerging technologies like AI are transforming contemporary dynamics . She emphasized on the importance of understanding these changes. ARO Rimsha Malik gave an introductory lecture on Cyber Security Essentials, explaining the relevance of cyber security in the digital age and how students can ensure their security online. ARO Tayyaba Khurshid concluded with a lecture on the 76 years of the Kashmir struggle and Pakistan’s solidarity. Her talk covered the historical analysis of the Kashmir issue, its status as a long-standing dispute at the UN, Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Kashmir cause, and the contemporary dynamics following the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A.
After the lectures, the research team conducted an assessment to gauge the students’ understanding of the topics discussed. Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja concluded the session by highlighting the importance of emerging technologies and the opportunities for students to excel in these fields. She motivated the students to pursue studies in these areas, emphasizing that Pakistan and Kashmir need cyber and AI experts to meet the growing demands of the time.
The principal of Asria Schools expressed appreciation for the CISS AJK team and showed interest in future collaborations.