Pakistan Anthropological
Association

The Pakistan Anthropological Association (PAA) welcomes individuals interested in promoting anthropology discipline in Pakistan. Membership is open to Pakistani anthropologists living in Pakistan or abroad.

The Association offers the following membership categories:

The eligibility criteria and applicable membership and annual renewal fees shall be approved by the Executive Council and published on the official PAA website.

Applications for membership shall be submitted through the official PAA website. Applicants shall:

• Complete the online membership application form.
• Select the appropriate membership category.
• Upload the required supporting documents (where applicable).
• Submit membership fee in PAA official bank account.
• Submit proof of payment of the prescribed membership fee.
• Agree to abide by the Constitution and regulations of the Pakistan Anthropological Association.

An application shall be considered complete only after all required information and payment have been received.

The Membership Committee shall review all applications to ensure that:

• the application form has been completed;
• supporting documents, where required, have been submitted;
• the applicant meets the eligibility criteria for the selected membership category; and
• the prescribed membership fee has been received.

The review process shall be impartial, transparent, and based solely on the published eligibility requirements.

The Committee may seek additional information or clarification from an applicant before making a recommendation.

Upon satisfactory verification, the Membership Committee shall recommend the application for approval.

The Secretary General and President or an officer authorized by the Executive Council, shall formally approve the membership.

The Association reserves the right to decline an application only where:

• the applicant does not meet the eligibility requirements;
• false or misleading information has been provided;
• required documentation is incomplete; or
• the application is inconsistent with the objectives or ethical standards of the Association.

Where an application is not approved, the applicant shall be informed of the reason and may reapply after addressing the identified deficiencies.

Upon approval, every member shall be assigned a unique PAA Membership Number. The member shall receive:

• an official Membership Confirmation;
• a Digital Membership Card; and
• access to PAA member communications WhatsApp/Emails etc, activities, and opportunities.

The membership number shall remain permanent and shall be used for all future correspondence and renewals.

Membership shall remain valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of approval unless otherwise specified by the Executive Council.

Members shall pay the prescribed Annual Renewal Fee before the expiry of their membership. Upon successful renewal:

• the membership shall remain active;
• the existing membership number shall continue without change; and
• the member shall retain all membership privileges.

If the annual renewal fee is not paid within the prescribed period, the membership shall become inactive.

Inactive members may renew their membership by paying the applicable renewal fee and fulfilling any outstanding requirements as determined by the Executive Council.

Members are expected to:

• uphold the aims and objectives of PAA;
• maintain professional and ethical conduct;
• provide accurate membership information;
• update any changes to their contact details; and
• comply with the Constitution, policies, and decisions of the Association.

The PAA Executive Committee reserves the right to terminate the membership of any member in case of misconduct, corruption or violation of the PAA Rules and Regulations.

The Executive Council of the Pakistan Anthropological Association (PAA) may amend this Membership Policy from time to time. Any amendments shall become effective upon approval by the Executive Council and publication on the official PAA website.