Muhammad Mehdi

Muhammad Mehdi

Director, Board of SACH Institute

Academic Qualifications:

  • M.A. History, Punjab University, Lahore
  • Certified Political and Media Strategist, International Academy for Leadership, Germany

Professional Roles and Contributions:

  • Founder & Chairman, Institute of International Relations and Media Research
  • Chairman, Soch (Think Tank)
  • Former Coordinator, FRIENDS Lahore Chapter (a think tank established by Gen. (R) Mirza Aslam Beg, former Chief of Army Staff)

Publications and Media Presence:

  • Regular columnist for Daily Jang since 2015, writing on national and international affairs
  • Frequent guest on TV and radio, participating in discussions on political and global issues

Awards and Recognitions:

  • National Award (Japan, 2015): Recognized for contributions to Pak-Japan relations
  • Friendship Award (China, 2021): Acknowledged for fostering Pak-China relations

Lectures and Thought Leadership:

  • Delivered talks on international relations at esteemed universities and think tanks globally
  • Presented scholarly papers at conferences in China, France, Japan, and other countries

High-Level Engagements:

  • Honor of meeting, both solely and alongside Excellency Nawaz Sharif (Former Prime Minister of Pakistan), Excellency Shahbaz Sharif (Prime Minister of Pakistan), and Honorable Mr. Hamza Shahbaz (Former Chief Minister of Punjab), with heads of states, governments, speakers, foreign ministers, senators, congressmen, and members of parliament in one-on-one meetings.

International Diplomacy and Visits:

  • Invited by foreign ministries of Iran, Germany, China, Japan, France, and others for consultations and conferences
  • Delivered addresses at parliaments in Germany, Japan, and the UK, and represented Pakistan in global forums

Selected Milestones:

  • Nominated as Coordinator for Foreign Affairs, Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N), a groundbreaking role in party history
  • Addressed the South Asian Committees of the German and Japanese Parliaments
  • Presented research at international conferences, including Doha Interfaith Dialogue and Indo-Pacific Conference in Paris

With a career spanning continents and disciplines, Muhammad Mehdi brings invaluable expertise in diplomacy, strategic policymaking, and intellectual discourse to the SACH Institute. His diverse background and global influence align seamlessly with the Institute’s mission of cultivating insight and inspiring action.