About Director and Author
Dr. Muhammad Osama Shafiq is the Director of the Institute for Media & Social Dynamics (UK) and Associate Professor of Mass Communication at the University of Karachi. A Ph.D. authority on networked political mobilization and an Oxford-certified digital ethnographer, he leads cross-border research exploring how digital platforms reshape power, politics, and public opinion. Dr. Shafiq is also associated with Islam Channel in London, UK, where he contributes as a media researcher and analyst. As a trusted political analyst, he briefs national and international outlets, translating data-driven insight into actionable guidance for policymakers and newsrooms. His teaching roles in both Pakistan and the United Kingdom merge academic rigor with frontline media experience, cultivating the next generation of industry leaders.