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Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Sarwar is an Assistant Professor of Management Sciences at NU-FAST. He has previously worked as a Senior Research Officer at OICCI, leading research on ease of doing business and ESG factors. He holds a PhD in Economics from IBA Karachi
Dr. Sarwar specializes in Behavioral Economics, Public Finance, and Macroeconomics. His research has been published in journals like Resources Policy and Pakistan Development Review, and he contributes articles to major newspapers
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Dr. Vaqar Ahmed is an award-winning economist and former civil servant, currently the Team Lead at Oxford Policy Management (OPM) and the AAWAZ Program. He has worked with the World Bank, UNDP, ADB, and various Pakistani government bodies. Dr. Ahmed has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and several books, and frequently shares his insights on international media platforms
Dr. Ahmed specializes in public finance, tax and trade reforms, local governance, and private sector competitiveness. He has led economic policy initiatives for Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments and has contributed to global development programs and research
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Farah Atiq is a Senior Research Associate at the Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) and former team lead for Agriculture and Trade at FPCCI. Holding an M.Phil. in Applied Economics with two gold medals, she has also been a Visiting Faculty member at MAJU and the University of Karachi. An OMLAS Fellow and SDG Impact Leaders Fellow, Farah founded the Climate Shaoor initiative to promote climate awareness, education, and research.
Farah specializes in trade policy, agricultural value addition, and sustainable development. She has led projects with the Ministry of Commerce, ITC, Government of Sindh, World Bank, and PIDE, developing strategies for sustainable agriculture, export development, and climate resilience.
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Dr. Fatima Saeed HIV Treatment Physician at Service Hospital, Lahore Member of Pakistan Economic Forum
MBBS/RMP PG DIP Family Medicine
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Dr. Madiha Riaz is a distinguished academic and researcher with over 15 years of experience in economics and higher education. A Gold Medalist in Economics, she has earned her education from prestigious institutions, including Monash University (Australia), Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Quaid-e-Azam University (Islamabad). Her career reflects a strong commitment to research excellence and advancing economic knowledge
Proficient in qualitative and quantitative analysis, with expertise in interpreting complex datasets. Skilled in advanced econometric modeling techniques and data analysis. Specializes in stochastic frontier analysis and data envelopment analysis for efficiency measurement and performance evaluation
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Prof. Dr. Samina Khalil is a renowned research professor and former director (2016-2022) of the Applied Economics Research Center (AERC) at the University of Karachi. She holds a distinguished role as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Steering Committees of both the Planning Commission and the National Socioeconomic Registry, BISP (2022)
Dr. Khalil specializes in environmental economics, with a PhD focused on industrial water pollution control in Pakistan's textile sector from the University of York. She also holds an MPhil in the Economics of Developing Countries from Cambridge University and an MSc in Economics from the University of Karachi. Her extensive expertise spans policy research, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic development
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Mr. Nauman Ahmad is a seasoned research and data analyst currently working at NIPS Islamabad. With over five years of experience, he has provided data analysis services to clients worldwide
Specializes in applied econometrics and data analysis, with proven proficiency across platforms like Fiverr and Upwork
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M. Ali Kemal, an economist with degrees from QAU, Warwick, and Colorado State University, has worked at PIDE, UNDP, and currently serves at the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives
Specializes in trade, fiscal policy, inflation, underground economy, taxation, exchange rates, growth, poverty, and SDGs
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Dr. Sajid Ali Yousufzai is a highly accomplished researcher and data analysis expert with over 13 years of experience. He holds a PhD from the University of Arkansas, USA, and is an HEC-approved resource person. Dr. Yousufzai has a strong background in teaching, research, and training, contributing significantly to his field
Dr. Sajid Ali Yousufzai's expertise lies in data analysis and research, backed by more than a decade of experience. He is proficient in conducting advanced research and delivering training programs. As a data analysis expert, he has honed his skills in various research methodologies, statistical techniques, and data-driven decision-making
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Dr. Usman Mustafa, Post Doctorate Marketing/Value Addition, PhD (Economic), Joint Director Rtd. (Training & Project Evaluation) PIDE
41 years of Training, Project Management, M/E, Environment Experience
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Dr. Ayaz ul Haq: Corporate & Academic Trainer, Data Analysis for 30+ National & International Institutes, SPSS, AMOS, SmartPLS, E-Views, NVIVO, Peachtree, Proficiency, Creative Business & Social Research (CBSR) since 2014
17+ years in Academia, Stock Exchange, Training, and Research
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Prof. Dr. Zahid Asghar, a leading academic at Quaid-i-Azam University, specializes in applied econometrics, development issues, and advanced analytics, incorporating AI, machine learning, and R/Python into economics
He is an experienced trainer with national and international collaborations, focusing on data literacy, virtual learning, and digital media literacy to combat misinformation.
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Dr. Muhammad Ramzan Sheikh, Professor of Economics at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, holds a PhD and Post-Docs from LSE (UK) and JUST (China)
He has Pre-Doc experience from SIPRI (Sweden) and is an M.Phil Gold Medalist from BZU.
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Dr. Sami Ullah, Director at the Human Resource Development Centre, University of Gujrat, specializes in Development Economics with 20 years of teaching and research experience
He has worked with the Ministry of Finance, University of Central Punjab, and University of Gujrat, focusing on training and development for job market challenges.
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Dr. Uzma Bashir Designation: Assistant Professor (NUML)
EViews, Stata, Endnote
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Dr. Majeed is a Professor (Tenured) and Director of the School of Economics at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Glasgow, UK, and has been recognized among the top 2 percent of world scientists by Stanford University from 2021 to 2024.
With over 15 years of research supervision, Dr. Majeed has published extensively in high-impact journals, supervised 10 Ph.D. and 100+ MPhil theses, and led workshops on academic writing, research methodologies, and econometrics techniques globally.
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Dr. Saima Khan heads the Global Studies Department at GC University, Lahore, focusing on gender, culture, class, and power dynamics in Pakistan. Her research examines how global empowerment narratives influence the identities and rights of Pakistani women within local contexts. Dr. Khan holds a PhD and Master’s in Global Studies from Sophia University, Japan, along with an MPhil in History from GC University
An expert in qualitative research, Dr. Khan uses NVIVO and ethnographic fieldwork to explore gender and social change. Her work highlights the intersection of global influences and local identities, supported by her experience as a Visiting Fellow at MIT
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Dr. Muhammad Rafiq is a seasoned economist with over 20 years of experience in climate change, environmental and healthcare economics, and governance. A former professor at IM Sciences, he now serves as Member of Climate Finance at the Pakistan Climate Change Authority (PCCA), where he leads major initiatives on climate adaptation and resilience. His collaborations include work with GiZ, WHO, UNDP, and the World Bank
Dr. Rafiq's expertise spans government planning, climate finance, gender budgeting, and econometric analysis, with a strong focus on environmental impact assessments. He has an extensive publication record and is highly experienced as a trainer and educator in his fields
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Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz is a renowned Professor of Economics at Beijing Institute of Technology, China, and Senior Fellow at the University of Cambridge, UK. With a PhD from NCBA&E, Pakistan, he has published over 600 papers in prominent journals, including Energy Economics and Journal of Environmental Management, focusing on development, energy, and environmental economics
Globally recognized as a top economist by IDEAS, Dr. Shahbaz was named among the top 5 researchers from developing countries by the World Bank’s David McKenzie. His accolades include Scientist of the Year by Turkey (2019) and high rankings by Clarivate and AD Scientific Index, positioning him as a leading authority in economics
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