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Anam Nawaz is a PhD candidate in the Department of English and Linguistics at the University of Otago. She holds an MPhil in Applied Linguistics from Air University, Islamabad, and an MA in English Language and Literature from the International Islamic University. In her academic role at Otago, she serves as a tutor for undergraduate English courses, including ENGL126: English for University Purposes and ENGL127: Effective Writing. Additionally, Anam Nawaz occupies several administrative positions, including Administrator at the Centre for Educational Design and Innovation (CEDI), Administrator - Operations with direct dial +64 3 556 6684, and Administrator in the Academic Division.

Anam Nawaz's research lies in applied linguistics, with a focus on discourse analysis. She published the article "Ideological Stance in Nawaz Sharif’s UN Speech: A Transitivity Analysis" in the SAUS Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume 1, Issue 1 (July to December 2023). The study applies Halliday's (2004) model of transitivity to dissect the ideological stance and communicative functions of linguistic choices in former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's address at the 71st UN General Assembly. Of the six process types, material, mental, and relational processes account for about 86% of instances. Material processes dominate, portraying Nawaz Sharif and his administration as central actors implementing tangible projects that convey developmental growth and stability. Verbal processes rank fourth, while existential and behavioural processes are least frequent. Linguistic analysis identifies the Kashmir conflict as the dominant theme, comprising more than half of the speech. The discourse emphasizes demands for concrete action over mere promises or optimism. The research underscores how language structures ideologically construct meanings not immediately apparent, affirming the purposeful nature of linguistic form in communication.