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Aqdus Waheed Sandhila

Aqdus Waheed Sandhila

Lecturer
Department: Media and Communication Studies
Email: aqduswaheed@gcu.edu.pk
Research Interests: Surveillance capitalism, digital privacy in emerging media environments.
Media framing
Digital political participation
Gender Identity and Media
Biography

I am currently serving as a Lecturer at the Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Government College University Lahore. With over a decade of academic and professional experience, my work spans teaching, research, journalism, and content development. Before joining GCU, I worked as a Lecturer at Minhaj University Lahore and as an Assistant Professor at Greenwich University Karachi, and I have supervised Nine M.Phil. scholars in their research projects. I am also pursuing my PhD in Mass Communication from the University of Karachi.
Alongside my academic career, I write regularly for Deutsche Welle (DW) Germany, where my articles focus on socio-political, gender, and international affairs. My earlier work includes contributions to HumSub, hosting a youth-oriented radio program on FM 96.6, and serving as Sub-Editor for The Nation on Campus. My research interests include media framing, conflict reporting, political communication, and representation studies, and I have several publications in recognized national journals. My professional journey also includes representing Pakistan in international academic exchanges and participating in prestigious youth leadership platforms. With a strong commitment to critical inquiry, responsible communication, and public engagement, I continue to contribute to both academic scholarship and socially relevant discourse.

Education
2017  Masters in Political Science, University Of Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
2015  MS/MPhil in Mass Communication, Lahore College For Women University Lahore Pakistan
2010  Masters in Mass Communication, Kinnaird College For Women Lahore Pakistan
2008  BA/BSc(Hons) in Arts, University Of Punjab Lahore Pakistan

Teaching Areas

Media and Communication Studies
Political Communication and International Communication
Digital Media, Social Media Analysis, and Online Behavior
Mass Communication Theories and Research Methods
Conflict Reporting, Media Framing, and Global News Analysis
Gender, Representation, and Media Critique
Journalism Practices, Editorial Writing, and Content Development
Experience
From To Designation Firm/Institution
Nov 2023 Continue Lecturer Government College University Lahore
Oct 2019 Nov 2023 Lecturer Minhaj University Lahore
Jun 2017 Jan 2018 Assistant Professor Greenwich University Karachi

Journal Papers

Waheed,A., Rafique,A., Ismail,S. (2023). "News Coverage of US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: A Study of the Dawn, New York Post and Afghanistan Times (14th April - 31st August 2021)." Global Foreign Policies Review, V5 (1), 1-13. DOI: 10.31703/gfpr.2023(vi-i).01
 Tariq,M.,Shakoor,M.,Waheed,A.,Khan,S. (2023). "The Proliferation of Inaccurate and Misleading Information through the Use of Social Media: The Impact on Pakistani Society." Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences (QJSS), V4 (4), 90–99. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjss.090330941
Awais,S.,Yasin,Z., Waheed,A., Honey,S. (2021). "Media Portrayal of Violence Against Women; A Case of Top-Rated TV Channels." Journal of Xi'an Shiyou University, Natural Sciences Edition, 64 (5), . DOI: 1673-064X-xsdx-v64-i05-2021.546415 | Impact Factor: 0.61
Yasin, Z., Dure Ajam, & Waheed, A. (2021). "Portrayal of Muslim's Images in International Newspaper’s Blogging Forums and Its Impact on Readers." Journal of Peace Development & Communication, V5 (1), 16-26. DOI: 10.36968/JPDC-V05-I01-02 [Link]
Yasin,Z., Hassan,H.,Waheed, A (2021). "Role of Key Stakeholders in the Awareness Campaign of Right to Information (RTI) Act, Punjab." Journal of Peace Development & Communication, V4 (3), 492-501. DOI: 10.36968/JPDC-V04-I03-26 [Link]
Ishaq,N., Saeed,R., Waheed, A (2019). "Media Treatment of Safer Society for Children: A Comparative Study of Leading Urdu and English Pakistani Dailies." PAKISTAN SOCIAL SCIENCES REVIEW (PSSR), v3 (1), 371-379. DOI: http://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-I)27 [Link]
Ishaq,N., Saeed,R., Waheed, A (2018). "Media Framing of Combat, Army Operations, Conflict and Crises: An Analytical Insight." PAKISTAN SOCIAL SCIENCES REVIEW (PSSR), v2 (1), 196-20. DOI: 10.35484/pssr.2018(2-I)16 [Link]

Conference Papers

10th MCAP-BNU Media Conference (2025), BNU. Lahore, Pakistan. Aqdus Waheed, Aliyan Virsa. , Paper: "Role of Social Media in Creating Awarness on Zero Hunger in Pakistan"
Interntational Conference on Psychology, Media and Behavioral Sciences (2025), Riphah University. Lahore, Pakistan. Aqdus Waheed, Aliyan Virsa. , Paper: "Role of Twitter and Facebook in Creating Awareness about Pakistan’s UN Strategy on Zero Hunger"
2nd International Media Conference (2024), University of Central Punjab. Lahore, Pakistan. Aqdus Waheed, Prizay Nadeem. , Paper: "Role of YouTube Beauty Bloggers in Creating Self-Esteem Issues in Women"
2nd International Media Conference (2024), University of Central Punjab. Lahore, Pakistan. Aqdus Waheed, Ahmad Shah. , Paper: "Impact of Deepfake Technology on Youth’s Political Behavior in Pakistan"

Thesis/Research Supervisions

Shahbaz Ali (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Role of Breaking News in Creating Anxiety Among Tv Viewers in Lahore: An Analysis of Cultivation Theory" (Completed)
Muhammad Abu Bkar Shahid (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Effects of Smoking Awareness Messages in Pakistani Drama among Young Smokers of University Students in Lahore" (Completed)
Parizey Nadeem (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Analysis of Impact of YouTube Beauty Bloggers on the Self- Esteem of Women" (Completed)
Muhammad Manazar Farid (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Comparative Study of the use of the Electronic an d Digital Media by Punjab Police PR Department in Creating Awareness about Police Khidmat Markaz" (Completed)
Ayman Ayyub (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "A Thematic Study of Qawaali and its Effects on Youth in Lahore" (Completed)
Amna Rafique (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "News Coverage of U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan: A study of the Dawn, New York post and Afghanistan Times (14th April -31st August 2021)" (Completed)
Freeha Ilyas (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "The Usage of Tikitok App to Cope with Depression: A Study of Youth of Lahore" (Completed)
Shazia Saeed (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Shift of Millennials from traditional to Digital Radio: A Comparative Study of District Lahore and District Pakpattan" (Completed)
Farooq Mushtaq (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Effects of Television Advertisement on Consumer’s Choice of Branded Items in Lahore" (Completed)