Salman Abid

Director

is a seasoned journalist and analyst known for research-based commentary on governance, democracy, and social issues. With a journalistic legacy rooted in his father, veteran editor Abdul Karim Abid, he rose from reporting to writing for leading national dailies like Nawai Waqt, The News, and Daily Express, where he now contributes to the editorial page. A regular media analyst, he appears on various TV channels and contributes to international outlets like Voice of America, BBC Urdu, and Deutsche Welle. He has authored six acclaimed books on democracy, governance, and terrorism. Salman also teaches media studies and leads training programs in communication and advocacy. As Executive Director of IDEA, he advances peace, democratic education, and social harmony. His development work spans rights advocacy, legislative reform, and marginalized community empowerment with SAHE, Aurat Foundation, and UN projects.