Action Research Collective - Pakistan

Highlights from TEDx PunjabUniversity 2026 ✨
Dr. Nousheen Zaidi shared a powerful journey of resilience, purpose, and impact—highlighting how research must directly serve communities, especially in areas like environmental health and water quality.
She reflected on navigating academia, building meaningful collaborations, and creating platforms that drive grassroots impact. Her message reinforced the importance of community-centered, evidence-based solutions and the responsibility of researchers to contribute to sustainable change.
A compelling reminder that impactful research is ultimately about making a difference where it matters most.

The German Embassy Islamabad hosted a reception in Lahore to honour Dr. Nousheen Zaidi , Director of Action Research Collective - Pakistan and Lead Scientist at PEARL, on receiving the Georg Forster Research Award from the Humboldt Foundation.

Dr. Zaidi is the first Pakistani scientist to receive this award. She will formally receive the award on 24 June in Berlin.

This recognition reflects her continued commitment to research that bridges science, public health, and community impact.

Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi has become the first from the country to receive Germany’s prestigious Georg Forster Research Award, the German embassy in Islamabad said, marking a major international recognition of Pakistan’s contributions to global scientific research.

Highlights from our Multidisciplinary Research Symposium on Public Health & Environment in Lahore.

A day filled with engaging oral presentations, insightful poster sessions, and meaningful discussions on air quality, water safety, AMR, climate resilience, and innovative research approaches.

Grateful to all speakers, evaluators, and participants for making this event impactful and collaborative.

Day 2 of the Action Research Collective - Pakistan-led workshop with Dastak Foundation.
Learners visited the Public Health, Environment & Applied Research Lab at IMMG, University of the Punjab and joined two hands-on session on quantitative research methods with Prof. Dr. Nousheen Zaidi

Day 1 of the Action Research Collective - Pakistan -led workshop with learners from Dastak Foundation.
The students visited our field stunting clinic and spent time at , getting a first-hand look at our work on the ground.

📢 Update: Multidisciplinary Research Symposium

Given the current situation and the university closure, the Multidisciplinary Research Symposium on Public Health and Environment in Lahore has been rescheduled from 2 April 2026 to 17 April 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your participation.

Action Research Collective - Pakistan in collaboration with Public Health, Environment & Applied Research Lab presents Modern Researcher’s Toolkit, a practical, hands-on course for anyone working with research data who wants to build real confidence in analysis, statistical testing, and scientific figures. Over the course, we will cover the complete workflow: cleaning and structuring datasets, selecting the appropriate statistical test, interpreting outputs correctly, and producing clear, publication-quality visualizations suitable for theses, reports, and manuscripts.

Action Research Collective - Pakistan , in collaboration with The Urban Unit (USPMU) and , is organizing a conference on Public Health and Environment in Lahore. The aim is to bring together student researchers, practitioners, and community voices to share ideas and learn from one another.
Public health and environmental challenges affect our daily lives in many ways—air pollution, unsafe water, rising heat, waste management issues, and unequal access to healthcare all influence the well-being of people across the city. While important work is being done, the evidence and solutions are often spread out. This conference hopes to create a shared space where these conversations can come together.
It will provide an opportunity to present research, exchange methods, and connect findings with real questions of policy and practice. If you are presenting, you are encouraged to share even work in progress and use the feedback to strengthen it. If you are attending, come with curiosity—to learn what others are studying, how they approach their work, and where meaningful collaboration can grow.
Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register.