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Awais Manzur Sumra

Master (Finance), London Business School, UK | MBA, Stockholm University, Sweden | Bachelor (Civil Engineering), University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore Awais Manzur Sumra is serving as the Secretary, Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, where he leads Pakistan’s central development planning apparatus and oversees national policy formulation, project evaluation, and strategic coordination with federal ministries, provincial […]

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Asma Ishtiaq

M.Phil. (Public Policy), PIDE, Islamabad With over five years of experience in digital marketing and strategic communications, Asma Ishtiaq provides strategic support on media and digital outreach, ensuring the effective dissemination of policy research, knowledge products, and program initiatives. Her professional expertise includes CRM management, integrated content strategy, digital campaign management, and strengthening institutional visibility

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Maham Khan

M.Phil. (Public Policy), PIDE, Islamabad With over six years of experience, Maham Khan brings expertise in policy research, evidence-based analysis, stakeholder engagement, and digital communication. She specializes in CRM management (Go High Level, Satva, Pandadash), funnel creation, and landing page design to drive lead generation and conversions. Her skill set also includes LinkedIn lead generation,

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Madiha Riaz

PhD (Economics) Universiti Sains Malaysia | MA (Applied Econometrics) Monash University, Australia | M.Phil. (Economics) Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Dr. Madiha Riaz is a Professor with more than 15 years of experience in Academia and research. She holds a PhD from Universiti Sains Malaysia and Master in Applied Econometrics from Monash University Australia, MPhil from Quaid.i.Azam University,

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Empowered Choices: A Curriculum for Understanding Boundaries and Consent

Project Brief: This research project aims to develop, implement, and evaluate a consent education curriculum specifically designed for schools and educational institutions in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. As Pakistan prioritizes comprehensive education reforms and social safety, this initiative addresses a significant gap in youth education. By promoting consent education and encouraging respectful communication, the curriculum seeks

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Evaluating Effectiveness of Polycentric Climate Governance in Pakistan: A Case Study of GLOF-II

Project Brief: This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of climate governance in Pakistan through the lens of polycentric climate governance, with a focus on participation, accountability, and climate resilience. The study will employ a multidisciplinary mixed-methods approach to assess the project’s impact on community-based disaster preparedness, infrastructure development, and stakeholder collaboration. Specifically, it seeks

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The Role of Economic Ideas in Shaping Pakistan’s Political History

Project Brief: This research explores the influence of dominant economic ideas on political developments, policy choices, inequality, and growth outcomes throughout Pakistan’s history. It examines how transitions between dictatorship and democracy have been accompanied by competing visions of economic management, impacting wealth distribution, poverty levels, and long-term development. The study employs a formal theoretical model

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