Ph. D. in Sociology, Paris University X, Nanterre, France

Dr. Safdar Sohail is a seasoned policy expert, academic, and retired civil servant with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Social Protection Resource Centre (SPRC) in Islamabad, he plays a leading role in research and advocacy for inclusive and universal social protection in Pakistan. Dr. Sohail has held significant government positions, including Special Secretary to the Cabinet Division and Pakistan’s Economic Minister to the EU. His work bridges policymaking, research, and activism, championing equitable growth and institutional reform in Pakistan’s development landscape.