PhD (Economics) PIDE, Islamabad | MA (Economics) University of the Punjab, Lahore

Dr. Shujaat Farooq is an accomplished economist with extensive expertise in research and policy development across key areas including poverty alleviation, labor markets, education, health, rural economy, and social protection. With a Ph.D. from the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, he brings over a decade of experience in applied research, monitoring and evaluation, and evidence-based policy design. His work focuses on enhancing socioeconomic outcomes through rigorous analysis and strategic planning, particularly in the domains of development economics and social safety nets.