KazNU doctoral student presented a scientific project at an international program in Pakistan

Nazerke Zharbosynova, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, participated in the Summer Scholars Program 2026 research internship organized by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives of Pakistan.

The international program was held within the framework of the national development strategy of URAAN Pakistan 2035 and brought together participants from 54 countries. During the internship, a representative of KazNU successfully presented the scientific project "Traditional Institutions in Pakistan: Public policy and Management".

The study is devoted to the role of traditional and informal institutions in the modern system of public administration in Pakistan. Nazerke Zharbosynova reviewed their interaction with official structures, approaches to integration into public policy and legal regulation, as well as the possibilities of developing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms at the local level.

The internship included an introduction to the activities of leading government and expert institutions in Pakistan. The KazNU doctoral student visited the National Assembly, the Supreme Court, the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, the National Emergency Management Agency and the National Database and Registration Office. The participants also discussed issues of public administration, strategic planning, digitalization, climate finance and human capital development with representatives of government agencies and the expert community.

One of the key events was a meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif, dedicated to the priorities of the country's development and the prospects of Kazakh-Pakistani cooperation. Participation in the program allowed the KazNU doctoral student to expand his international research experience, strengthen professional ties and deepen practical knowledge.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University