RASTA – PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants

Competitive Grants Programme for Policy-oriented Research

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives

Member from the planning commission of Pakistan

Imtiaz Ahmed

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 […]

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Aamena Aly Kamal

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,

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Adnan Rafiq

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,

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