MY WORK

Governance & public life

Independent commentary, local government and collaborative policy publications.

Governance as an everyday concern

Hammad’s political writing considers representation, public services and the responsibilities of institutions. His commentary on Pakistan’s provinces approaches administrative questions through democratic discussion and the needs of a changing population.

His interest in local government also appears in collaborative research and publications relating to Azad Jammu and Kashmir. These contributions are credited separately from his individual opinion articles, with the available documents linked in the joint-publications collection.

Research and collaborative publications

Hammad contributed as a co-author and researcher to work on the local government system in AJK and the PTI AJK manifesto, including service on its Manifesto Committee. The publications remain available for readers interested in the underlying policy material.

His broader writing examines the connections between governance, environmental responsibility, development and public participation.

EXPLORE THE WORK

Selected writing & publications

Political / Social · ArticleSep 01, 2026

The case for more provinces

An argument for discussing Pakistan’s provincial boundaries through democratic debate, administrative needs and public services, with attention to representation and the everyday experience of governance.

Read article Pakistan Observer
Climate / Political / Social · ArticleJan 25, 2024

Kathmandu’s young mayor inspires Pakistan

A discussion of municipal leadership in Kathmandu and the lessons that urban environmental action, youth participation and public accountability can offer Pakistan.

Read article Pakistan Observer
Political / Professional · PublicationJoint publication

PTI AJK Manifesto — 2021

Co-author & Researcher · Manifesto Committee contribution.

Read publication Joint publication
Political / Professional · PublicationJoint publication

The Local Government System in AJK

Co-author & Researcher · Joint publication on local government.

Read publication Joint publication