Dr. Aslam Khan is an Assistant Professor of Development Studies at the National University of Sciences and Technology, School of Social Sciences and Humanities. He holds a PhD in Peace & Conflict Studies from the University of Bradford, United Kingdom. His research is situated at the intersection of development studies, peace and conflict research, and emerging technologies. His scholarly work focuses on political socialization, religious education, and pathways to extremism, with particular attention to their implications for social cohesion and sustainable development. Dr. Khan adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on development theory, security studies, and ethics to examine complex socio-political challenges.