PhD (Economics), Lahore School of Economics, Lahore, Pakistan | MSc (Financial Economics), University of Oxford, Oxford, UK | BSc (hons) Economics, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan Dr. Farah Said is a leading expert in data and strategy, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Mahbub ul Haq Research Centre (MHRC) and an Associate […]
PhD (Economics), The University of Sheffield, UK Dr. Zainab Jehan is currently serving as the Head of the Department of Economics at Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi. She is an accomplished academic and researcher with expertise in development economics, gender studies, and public policy. At FJWU, she has led initiatives to strengthen the economics
PhD (Civil Engineering), University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan Dr. Atta Ullah Shah currently serves as the 5th Vice Chancellor of Karakoram International University (KIU). Prior to this role, he held the position of Vice Chancellor at the City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar from 2014 to 2018. From 2000 to 2014,
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
PhD (Development Economics), Kingston University, London – UK Dr. Chandio is a seasoned academic, policy expert, and independent consultant with over 27 years of experience spanning academia, public service, and international development. His expertise lies in disaster risk reduction, climate change economics, and food security. He has held key positions including Director General at Pakistan’s
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Ms. Humaira Zia Mufti is a seasoned BS-21 officer of the Secretariat Group currently serving as Secretary, National Commission on the Status of Women, Government of Pakistan. Earlier she was assigned to work under the SIFC Division within the Establishment Division, where her mandate focuses on enhancing investment facilitation processes and streamlining the regulatory framework
PhD (Economics), Simon Fraser University, Canada Dr. Shujaat Ali is a retired civil servant and has held many important appointments including Special Secretary Finance. His experience in the commerce and investment division among many others makes him an expert on how public policy in the agriculture sector is executed. His widespread experience in heading public
PhD (Economics), PIDE, Islamabad Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed is a seasoned economist and public policy expert, currently serving as the Chief Economist at Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI). With a strong academic background and extensive experience in economic policy, development planning, and macroeconomic analysis, he plays a key role in shaping Pakistan’s
Masters in Communications, California State University, Fullerton USA Ms. Aamena Aly Kamal serves as Member Development Communication at the Planning Commission of Pakistan, bringing over 32 years of leadership in development communications, strategic marketing, and narrative design across public, private, and international sectors. She has led high-impact national programmes and campaigns on digital skills, tourism,
PhD (Political Science & Government), University of Oxford Dr. Adnan Rafiq is a distinguished political scientist and public policy analyst. Since October 2022, he has served as the Member (Governance, Innovation & Reforms) at the Planning Commission of Pakistan, operating under the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (MOPD & SI). In his role,
