Dr. Pirzada participated in a panel discussion, “Extremism Watch: Mapping Conflict Trends in Pakistan” at Jinnah Institute Islamabad on 19th February, 2012. Other panelist included: Ejaz Haider, Executive Director, Jinnah Institute, Salman Zaidi, Deputy Director, Jinnah Institute, Fahad Husain, Journalist, Tahira Abdullah, Human Rights Activist and Marvi Sirmad.