Liberal Democracy, Economic Development and Islam: Perspectives from Progressive Muslim Countries
While some Muslim-majority countries like Turkiye, Malaysia, and Indonesia have successfully advanced democratic governance, economic growth, and freedom of expression while preserving their Islamic identity, others like Tunisia and Egypt have struggled due to political failures and economic hardships. Pakistan, however, continues to lag behind on all fronts — democracy, economy, and social freedoms.
In this session, Amjad Nazeer and Dr. Ali Salman will explore lessons Pakistan can learn from these countries and propose essential steps to strengthen its democratic institutions, develop economic self-reliance and promote peace and development, and join hands with the developed Muslim countries.
About the Speakers:
- Dr. Ali Salman is the founding member and CEO of the Islam and Liberty Network Foundation, based in Malaysia. The foundation works to explore and promote the compatibility between Islam and the principles of freedom — in economics, politics, and religion. Through its publications, podcasts, conferences, workshops, and webinars, the Network fosters dialogue and research on these critical intersections.
- Amjad Nazeer is a dedicated social and public policy researcher, as well as a human and environmental rights defender. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, he holds degrees in Governance & Development Management (UK), M.Phil. in Human Rights Policy & Practice (Norway) and Social Anthropology from Quaid-e-Azam University (Pakistan). He has authored numerous research reports, booklets, op-eds, and news articles on human rights, minority rights, child rights and education.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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