Faculty Profile
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Ph.D. in Mass Communication - FUUAST, Karachi (2020)
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M.A. in Mass Communication - University of Karachi (2004)
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M.A. in Political Science - University of Karachi (2002)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics - University of Karachi (2001)
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B.A. in Political Science - University of Peshawar (1998)
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F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) - BISE Peshawar (1996)
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Matriculation (Science) - BISE Peshawar (1994)
HEC Approved Supervisor
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Approved by HEC for Social Sciences (APP ID: 88209)
Current Position
Coordinator
Department of Media and Communication, NUML Karachi
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Currently serving as the departmental coordinator, managing academic and administrative affairs.
Academic Experience
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Media Science, ILMA University, Karachi
September 15, 2020 - September 2022
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Taught 20 courses across 5 semesters.
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Supervised 16 final-year projects.
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Conducted 7 Grade I courses.
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Organized 3 International Virtual Conferences (2020-2021).
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Hosted multiple seminars, webinars, and guest speaker sessions aligned with course objectives.
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Served as Editor of the research journal Journal of Media & Communication.
Professional Experience
Working Journalist
Jang Media Group
October 2007 - January 2019
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Held various editorial and journalistic roles including:
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Editing and coordinating news content.
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Layout design and desk supervision.
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Online content curation.
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Team leadership and news reporting.
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Gained extensive hands-on experience in journalism, enhancing the ability to mentor students through real-world insights.
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2025
Hussain, F., Qadir, M. I., & Husain, S. S.
Predicting the Negative Impact of Alcohol Drinking on Depression. Research Mosaic (RM), 4(2), 11-23.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.59545/rm.v4i2.1232024
Hussain, F., Husain, S. S., & Begum, M.
The Looming Shadow of Artificial Intelligence's Impact on Media. Pakistan Journal of International Affairs, 7(2), 143-154.
🔗 http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/view/6462022
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Hussain, F.
Who Threatens Journalists in Pakistan and Why? An Analysis of Confessions and Perceptions of Working Journalists. ILMA Journal of Social Sciences & Economics.
🔗 http://ijsse.ilmauniversity.edu.pk/arc/Vol1/pdf/2.pdf -
Hussain, F. et al.
Exploring Self Through Ghazalian Theory of Soul and Freudian Psychoanalysis: The Study of Professor Sohail in Raja Gidh. Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.18510/hssr.2021.9240 -
Hussain, F., Aleem, N., & Faisal, S.
The Perceived Levels of Intolerance for Press Criticism in Pakistani Society. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.46568/jssh.v60i1.383 -
Hussain, F. et al.
Pakistani Media Landscape and Academic Relevancy: Exploring Educational Qualification of Journalists. Tianjin Daxue Xuebao.
🔗 https://tianjindaxuexuebao.com/details.php?id=DOI:10.17605/OSF.IO/X6Q72 -
Hussain, F., Husain, S. S., & Begum, S. M.
Content Analysis of Cartoons Published in the Daily Jang and Daily Dawn: A Study of the Caricatured Expression of News. Pakistan Journal of International Affairs.
🔗 https://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/view/646 -
Hussain, F., Ahmad, I., et al.
Security Risks and Threats to Journalists in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis of Media Landscape. Journal of Positive School Psychology.
🔗 https://journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/11053 -
Hussain, F., Hassan, M., et al.
Information System, Media And Communication And The Decision Making: An Analysis Of The Impact Of Self-Censorship On Objective Journalism in Pakistan. Webology.
🔗 https://www.webology.org/abstract.php?id=4478 -
Hussain, F., Hong, P. T. C.
The Current Situation and Prospects of China-Vietnam Relations. Pakistan Journal of International Affairs.
🔗 http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/view/646
2019
Hussain, F.
Gender Discrimination in Media as Workplace: A Study of Media Environment in Sindh. Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, 18, 23-41.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.46568/pjgs.v18i1.23
2018
Hussain, F., Kamal, A.
Threats to Journalists in Sindh: Events and Perceptions (2000-2017). Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.
🔗 https://jsshuok.com/oj/index.php/jssh/article/view/63
Book
Hussain, F., Aleem, N., & Qureshi, A. R.
Impact of Data Science in Digital Journalism. Academic Journal of Social Sciences.
🔗 http://ojs.lgu.edu.pk/index.php/ajss/article/view/1230
Hussain, F., Khanum, M., & Daud, S.
The Fifth-Generation War in Pakistan and the Role of the Media. Habibia Islamicus.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.47720/hi.2020.0402e06
Hussain, F. et al.
E-Learning Resources and Task Engagement of Students at University Level. Ilkogretim Online.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.17051/ilkonline.2021.05.136
📄 Full Text PDF
Hussain, F.
Political Affiliations of Journalists in Pakistan: A Potent Source of Threats to Professionalism. The Dialogue.
🔗 http://ams.qurtuba.edu.pk/ojs/index.php/thedialogue/article/view/162
Hussain, F., Aleem, N.
International Discourses in Pakistani Print Media Editorials During the Year 2020: A Comparative Analysis of English and Urdu Press. Pakistan Journal of International Affairs.
🔗 https://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/view/646
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Political Communication - Examining the interaction between media, political entities, and the public, including campaign strategies and agenda-setting.
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Mass Media Effects - Investigating how media exposure influences public perception, behavior, and societal norms.
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Cultural Communication - Analyzing communication across different cultures, emphasizing identity, language, and intercultural understanding.
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International Communication - Studying global media systems, cross-border information flow, and the role of communication in international relations and diplomacy.
Education
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Ph.D. in Mass Communication - FUUAST, Karachi (2020)
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M.A. in Mass Communication - University of Karachi (2004)
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M.A. in Political Science - University of Karachi (2002)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics - University of Karachi (2001)
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B.A. in Political Science - University of Peshawar (1998)
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F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) - BISE Peshawar (1996)
-
Matriculation (Science) - BISE Peshawar (1994)
Experience
HEC Approved Supervisor
-
Approved by HEC for Social Sciences (APP ID: 88209)
Current Position
Coordinator
Department of Media and Communication, NUML Karachi
-
Currently serving as the departmental coordinator, managing academic and administrative affairs.
Academic Experience
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Media Science, ILMA University, Karachi
September 15, 2020 - September 2022
-
Taught 20 courses across 5 semesters.
-
Supervised 16 final-year projects.
-
Conducted 7 Grade I courses.
-
Organized 3 International Virtual Conferences (2020-2021).
-
Hosted multiple seminars, webinars, and guest speaker sessions aligned with course objectives.
-
Served as Editor of the research journal Journal of Media & Communication.
Professional Experience
Working Journalist
Jang Media Group
October 2007 - January 2019
-
Held various editorial and journalistic roles including:
-
Editing and coordinating news content.
-
Layout design and desk supervision.
-
Online content curation.
-
Team leadership and news reporting.
-
-
Gained extensive hands-on experience in journalism, enhancing the ability to mentor students through real-world insights.
Publications
-
2025
Hussain, F., Qadir, M. I., & Husain, S. S.
Predicting the Negative Impact of Alcohol Drinking on Depression. Research Mosaic (RM), 4(2), 11-23.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.59545/rm.v4i2.1232024
Hussain, F., Husain, S. S., & Begum, M.
The Looming Shadow of Artificial Intelligence's Impact on Media. Pakistan Journal of International Affairs, 7(2), 143-154.
🔗 http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/view/6462022
-
Hussain, F.
Who Threatens Journalists in Pakistan and Why? An Analysis of Confessions and Perceptions of Working Journalists. ILMA Journal of Social Sciences & Economics.
🔗 http://ijsse.ilmauniversity.edu.pk/arc/Vol1/pdf/2.pdf -
Hussain, F. et al.
Exploring Self Through Ghazalian Theory of Soul and Freudian Psychoanalysis: The Study of Professor Sohail in Raja Gidh. Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.18510/hssr.2021.9240 -
Hussain, F., Aleem, N., & Faisal, S.
The Perceived Levels of Intolerance for Press Criticism in Pakistani Society. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.46568/jssh.v60i1.383 -
Hussain, F. et al.
Pakistani Media Landscape and Academic Relevancy: Exploring Educational Qualification of Journalists. Tianjin Daxue Xuebao.
🔗 https://tianjindaxuexuebao.com/details.php?id=DOI:10.17605/OSF.IO/X6Q72 -
Hussain, F., Husain, S. S., & Begum, S. M.
Content Analysis of Cartoons Published in the Daily Jang and Daily Dawn: A Study of the Caricatured Expression of News. Pakistan Journal of International Affairs.
🔗 https://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/view/646 -
Hussain, F., Ahmad, I., et al.
Security Risks and Threats to Journalists in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis of Media Landscape. Journal of Positive School Psychology.
🔗 https://journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/11053 -
Hussain, F., Hassan, M., et al.
Information System, Media And Communication And The Decision Making: An Analysis Of The Impact Of Self-Censorship On Objective Journalism in Pakistan. Webology.
🔗 https://www.webology.org/abstract.php?id=4478 -
Hussain, F., Hong, P. T. C.
The Current Situation and Prospects of China-Vietnam Relations. Pakistan Journal of International Affairs.
🔗 http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/view/646
2019
Hussain, F.
Gender Discrimination in Media as Workplace: A Study of Media Environment in Sindh. Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, 18, 23-41.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.46568/pjgs.v18i1.23
2018
Hussain, F., Kamal, A.
Threats to Journalists in Sindh: Events and Perceptions (2000-2017). Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.
🔗 https://jsshuok.com/oj/index.php/jssh/article/view/63
Book
Hussain, F., Aleem, N., & Qureshi, A. R.
Impact of Data Science in Digital Journalism. Academic Journal of Social Sciences.
🔗 http://ojs.lgu.edu.pk/index.php/ajss/article/view/1230
Hussain, F., Khanum, M., & Daud, S.
The Fifth-Generation War in Pakistan and the Role of the Media. Habibia Islamicus.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.47720/hi.2020.0402e06
Hussain, F. et al.
E-Learning Resources and Task Engagement of Students at University Level. Ilkogretim Online.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.17051/ilkonline.2021.05.136
📄 Full Text PDF
Hussain, F.
Political Affiliations of Journalists in Pakistan: A Potent Source of Threats to Professionalism. The Dialogue.
🔗 http://ams.qurtuba.edu.pk/ojs/index.php/thedialogue/article/view/162
Hussain, F., Aleem, N.
International Discourses in Pakistani Print Media Editorials During the Year 2020: A Comparative Analysis of English and Urdu Press. Pakistan Journal of International Affairs.
🔗 https://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/view/646
Interests
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Political Communication - Examining the interaction between media, political entities, and the public, including campaign strategies and agenda-setting.
-
Mass Media Effects - Investigating how media exposure influences public perception, behavior, and societal norms.
-
Cultural Communication - Analyzing communication across different cultures, emphasizing identity, language, and intercultural understanding.
-
International Communication - Studying global media systems, cross-border information flow, and the role of communication in international relations and diplomacy.