DIRECTOR RESEARCH

Dr. Siraj Bashir Baloch

DIRECTOR RESEARCH

Balochistan Think Tank Network,
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Takatu Campus, Airport Road, Baleli, Quetta
Email: siraj.bashir@bttn.org.pk
Tel: +92 081 287 3345

Dr. Siraj Bashir Baloch is an academic and researcher, specializing in governance, socio-economic development, and policy analysis, with a particular focus on Balochistan, Pakistan. He holds a PhD in Public Policy and has contributed extensively to the understanding of socio-economic dynamics and development issues in the province. He currently serves as a Director of Research and Editor of Balochistan Think Tank Network (BTTN). Dr. Bashir actively conducts research and provides policy recommendations to enhance the socio-economic conditions of Balochistan. His work emphasizes inclusive development, effective resource management, and bridging the gap between the local population and policymakers. He frequently speaks at conferences, both nationally and internationally. Furthermore, Dr. Bashir plays a pivotal role in academic publishing as the editor of the BTTN Journal and a member of the editorial boards of various journals. He also contributes to public discourse through opinion pieces in reputable newspapers

  1. The Role of NFC Award in Incentivizing Population Growth in Pakistan (2025). Journal for Social Science Archives, Volume 3, Issue 1. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://jssarchives.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/178

  2. YOUTH, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND INSURGENCY: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF OPPORTUNITY DEFICITS IN BALOCHISTAN (2025). Journal of Media Horizons, Volume 6, Issue 3. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://jssarchives.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/178

  3. Impact of Sexual Harassment on Female Students’ Educational Experience in Higher Education in Quetta City (2022–23). Journal of Policy Research, 9(4), 198–216. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1089569#journal_result

  4. Urbanization Trends and Their Effect on Human Development in Balochistan (2024). Al Khadim Research Journal of Islamic Culture and Civilization, Vol. V, No. 1 (Jan – March). HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1089429#journal_result

  5. Natural Resource Management: Legal and Governance Issues of Reko Diq Project (2022–23). Bulletin of Business and Economics, 2(4), 493–501. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://bbejournal.com – https://doi.org/10.61506/01.00157493N

  6. GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES IN BALOCHISTAN: A COMPARATIVE STUDY WITH OTHER PROVINCES AND WAY FORWARD (2022–23). International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences (IJCISS), Volume 2, Issue 4/23. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1089521#journal_result

  7. Foreign Direct Investment Impact on Employment, Education and Social Development in Balochistan (2023). International Research Journal of Management and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, Issue 4 (October–December). ISSN (Online): 2710-0308. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1089410#journal_result

  8. The Impact of Cultural Factors on Organizational Behavior: A Case Study of Balochistan (March 2023). ONOMÁZEIN, 59, 121–154. ISSN: 0718-5758. HEC Recognized (W Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1004131#journal_result

  9. Balochistan’s Potential under CPEC: Opportunities and Challenges (2023). Qualitative Research Journal, Volume 23, No. 2. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=995891#journal_result

  10. Understanding the Entrepreneurship Motivations of ESL Students in Emerging Markets: A Case of Higher Institutions’ Students in Pakistan (2022–23). Pakistan Journal of Law, Analysis and Wisdom, Volume 2, Issue 2. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1089377#journal_result

  11. Realizing the Demographic Opportunity in Balochistan: Prospects of Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) in Promoting Social Cohesion (2023). Journal of Namibian Studies, 35(S1), 240–264. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1008712#journal_result

  12. Countering Violent Extremism in Balochistan: A Case of Strategic Communication (2023). Russian Law Journal, Volume XI, Issue 8s. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1002375#journal_result

  13. The Role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS in District Kech (2023). International Journal of Special Education, Vol. 38, No. 1. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1004625#journal_result

  14. The Role of Universities in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Balochistan (2023). Journal of Positive School Psychology, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 275–289. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=993342#journal_result

  15. The Perceptions of Students Regarding the Way of Community Involvement in Public Secondary Schools at District Kech Balochistan (2021). Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 1690–1698. ISSN: 2395-6518. HEC Recognized (W Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=474404#journal_result

  16. Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Social Media (SM) Use in Online Learning Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Effects of SM Use by Teachers and Religious Scholars During Physical Distancing (2021). Heliyon, 7, Article E671. Impact Factor Journal. www.cell.com/heliyon

  17. Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking: Students’ Reading Comprehension (2021). Webology, Volume 18, No. 6. ISSN: 1735-188X. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=892522#journal_result

  18. The Socio-Economic Profile and Their Changing Features: Gender-Based Inequality Prospects in Balochistan (2021). International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, Volume 15, Issue 2, pp. 1230–1240. HEC Recognized (W Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=483367#journal_result – www.ijicc.net

  19. The Study on the Role of Social Media in Social Change in Society (2021). International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, Volume 15, Issue 2. HEC Recognized (W Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=483367#journal_result

  20. A Study on Socio-Economic and Psychological Problems of Relapse Drug Addicts in Balochistan (2021). Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews, Vol. 9, No. 1 (January). HEC Recognized (W Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=474404#journal_result

  21. The Role and Analysis of Quality Education on the Perspective of Socio-Economic Development of Balochistan Province of Pakistan (2022). Journal of Positive School Psychology, Vol. 6, No. 10, pp. 2190–2206. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=993342#journal_result – http://journalppw.com

  22. Dynamics of Afghanistan’s Evolving Situation: Repercussions on Pakistan and China Pakistan Economic Corridor Security (2022). Central European Management Journal, Vol. 30, Issue 4. ISSN: 2336-4890. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1002819#journal_result

  23. Exploring the Perceived Concerns of People of Baluchistan Province Related to Pakistan’s Signature Project, the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (2022). Central European Management Journal, Vol. 30, No. 3. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1002819#journal_result

  24. A Sociological Analysis of the Attitude of Working Females Towards Joint Family System: A Case Study of Quetta City (2021). Indian Journal of Economics and Business, Vol. 20, No. 2 (July–December). HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=888811#journal_result

  25. Social Media Improving the Quality Education: A Case Study of University of Balochistan, Quetta (2021). Journal of Elementary Education, Vol. 20, Issue 2, pp. 1886–1905. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk

  26. Learning Experiences of Students About Online Teaching and Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic in Balochistan (2021). PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology, Vol. 18, No. 10. HEC Recognized (X Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=899537#journal_result

  27. Higher Education in Balochistan: Status and Way Forward (2022). Journal of Social Sciences Review (JSSR), Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 68–85. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=1021786#journal_result

  28. Woman Participation in Community Development Programs in Urban Area in Balochistan (2019). Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, Vol. 18, pp. 193–210. ISSN: 2072-0394. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=503354#journal_result

  29. An Analytical Study of the Nature and Issues of Beggars in Karachi (2019). Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, Vol. 19, pp. 41–58. ISSN: 2663-8886. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=503354#journal_result

  30. Students’ Experiment of Online Classes During Pandemic of COVID-19 and Their Socio-Economic Affection Towards Psychological Impact on Their Learning Behaviors (With Special Reference to University of Karachi) (2022). Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, Vol. 28, No. 2. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=910023#journal_result

  31. The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Children Development with Social Work Perspective (2021). Pakistan Journal of Social Issues, Vol. 1, Issue 2. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=912513#journal_result

  32. Barriers in Adopting Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAPs) Under Changing Climate in Balochistan, Pakistan (2021). Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, Vol. 12(1), pp. 1–16. ISSN: 2409-0077. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=912546#journal_result

  33. The Role of NGOs in Community Development in Balochistan (2016). Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, Vol. 4, pp. 123–135. ISSN: 2409-0077. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=912546#journal_result

  34. The Role of Cottage Industry and Hand Embroidery in Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of Gadap Town, Karachi (2021). Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 60. ISSN: 0257-4276. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=912630#journal_result

  35. Social Work Practice with Local Communities in Balochistan (2020). Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, Vol. 11(2). ISSN: 2409-0077. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=912546#journal_result

  36. Community Development Programs for Socio-Economic Development in Pakistan (2020). Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, Vol. 6, pp. 131–148. ISSN: 2409-0077. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=912546#journal_result

  37. Local Communities’ Participation in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): The Case of Balochistan (2019). Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, Vol. 19, pp. 71–87. ISSN: 2409-0077. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=912546#journal_result

  38. Poverty Alleviation Through Agricultural Development: A Case Study of Date Palm and Vegetable Farmers in Panjgoor District of Balochistan (2017). Al-Burz, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Volume 9. ISSN: 2071-9477. HEC Recognized (Y Category on HJRS). https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=912414#journal_result

  1. Research paper titled “Local communities participation in CPEC: The case of Balochistan”, presented at 7th International Conference on Diversity & Peace: Challenges for Social Discourse Faculty of Social Sciences  
    University of Karachi, Sindh     ,7-8 November 2017, organized by the Faculty of Art and Social Sciences, University of Karachi.

  2. Research paper titled “Poverty eradication in Balochistan: A study of Community Development Programs “. It was presented in 6th International social science conference held in Karachi, December 27,2016, organized by Faculty of Social Science University of Karachi, Sindh.

  3. Research paper titled “Social work education in Pakistan: Issues and future opportunities“. It was presented in International Education conference held in Lahore, October 2-3,2017, organized by Faculty of Education University of Punjab, Lahore.

  4. Research paper titled “Women and Community Development Programs in Balochistan“. It was presented in1st International social science conference held in Quetta, April 24-25,2016,organized by Faculty of Social Science Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University, Balochistan.

  5. Research paper titled””Women empowerment through community Development programs in Balochistan“. The paper was presented in 4th International Conference on “Language, Literature and Society” (ICLLS), held 5th- 8th January,2017, organized by Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad.

  6. Research paper titled “The Causes of Rural-Urban Migration in Pakistan“. It was presented in International Center for Refugee and MigrationStudies (ICRMS)atBUTIMs University Quett( May 24,2017).

  7. Research paper titled “The impact of education in woman empowerment: A case study of Makran Division Balochistan“. It was presented in The International Conference on “Women’s Empowerment and Leadership: Challenges and Opportunities”,organized by Faculty of Social Science Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University, Balochistan.(3-4 October,2018).

  8. Research paper titled “Social Work practice with local communities in Balochistan: Essentials for Political Engagement“, presented at THE NEW TRENDS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD: WITH REFERENCE TO THE WORLD PEACE ORDER 13th–14th November, 2018, organized by the Faculty of Art and Social Sciences, University of Karachi.

  1. Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, University of Karachi (2016-2018)

  2. The International Journal of Children’s Rights

  3. Health Education Journal, Emerald Publishing

  4. The Journal of Social Research Development

  5. Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, University of Karachi

  6. Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, University of Karachi

  7. Journal of Grassroots, University of Sindh, Jamshoro

  8. Balochistan Review, University of Balochistan, Quetta

  9. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences (PJSS) Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan

  10. Journal of Law and Social Sciences, University of Turbat

  11. Governance and Society Review, University of Management and Technology

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Book:

  1. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Book chapter

  1. Mines and Mineral Development in Balochistan

  1. Indo-Pak tension on Indus water treaty (IWT) in the wake of Palgham Incident- Pakistan’s options.

  2. Iran-Israel 12 Days War