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Author: Sarmad Wali Khan

Sarmad Wali Khan

Sarmad Wali Khan is a researcher associated with the BNU Centre for Policy Research (BCPR), Lahore. His research interests span political theory, religion, and philosophy, with a particular focus on how ideas of power, identity, and governance are negotiated in late modernity. His interests lie in examining the tensions and overlaps between abstract political thought and the practicalities of policy implementation, as well as the role of cultural narratives in shaping cross-civilizational understanding and contemporary diplomacy.
From Sun Wukong to Dragon Ball this article explores how a Chinese legend reached Pakistani childhoods through anime creating an organic cultural bridge beyond politics.