+ Conduct and supervise the research on geoeconomics, economic security and other economic issues of Pakistan + Write opinion articles (OpEds) in reputed newspapers on the topics related to the economy and current issues of Pakistan+ Supervise and review the articles of researchers + Capacity building and mentoring of researchers + Attend and represent CASS Lahore in the nominated seminars, conferences and workshops+ Provide technical advise on matters related to economy of Pakistan+ Establish and maintain liaison with similar think tanks and key stakeholders + Any other research related work assigned

Worked as “Urban Economist/Senior Specialist ”, September 2016 - November 2022 Roles/Accomplishments:  Proficiently contributing to project achievement by planning, designing and conducting economic analyses for urban areas; correlating scenarios and aspects of spatial, environmental and economic prospects to envision scope of urban infrastructure projects  Periodically conducting viable research to support project-related claims, conducting economic analysis and periodically heading meetings with major stakeholders & key parties from public & private sector organizations to accomplish project goal  Confirming implementation and further development of vision, mission, and principles in line with agreed corporate strategies and organizational priorities of projects. Providing economic inputs to corporate activities as and when required Major Achievements:  Successfully leading Economics team as ‘Sector Head - Urban Economics’ for world bank funded mega project “Punjab Spatial Strategy 2017-2047” (Punjab Development Roadmap 2047)  Recognized for completing and publication of two Intermediate Knowledge Products (IKPs) independently and contributed and supervised 10+ IKPs

+ Teaching Economics related & Research Methodology courses to Post Graduate classes.
+ Acting Head Management Sciences Department (March – May 2016)
+ Research supervision of post-graduate (MS/MPhil) thesis / dissertations.
+ Post-Graduate Program (PGP) Coordinator, Management Sciences Department.
+ Coordinator Faculty Training Program, Management Sciences Department.
+ Cluster Head (Quantitative) – Spring 2016 Semester
+ Secretary, Departmental Board of Studies | Secretary Departmental Research Committee
+ Member, Faculty Board of Studies | Member Faculty Research Committee
+ Acting Member Academic Council (During Acting HOD charge: March – May 2016)
+ Head Quality Assurance Committee, Management Sciences Department
+ Member Equivalence Committee
+ Writing research proposals for funding / grants (submitted 3 research proposal)
+ Active member of Research Group (Development & Management)
+ As PGP Coordinator, ensured timely conduct of thesis submission and subsequently on time conduct of Viva / Thesis defence for two semesters (all were approved without time bar/ extension)

+ Processing and analyzing the socio economic data to depict the current socio-economic scenario for Pakistan and Punjab and project / forecast future scenarios for the Urban Economy
+ Based on the socio-economic data collected, to do a quantitative analysis in order to individuate the more dynamic economic sectors and subsectors in Pakistan and particularly in Punjab region and Lahore.
+ Review of demographic indicators and forecasts of population dynamics and urbanization trends of the Punjab and Lahore.
+ Collection of specific socio economic data on manufacturing sectors (agriculture, textile, sportswear, shoe wear, medical, etc.), and Global Value Chain (GVC) and identifying the possible economic drivers/components of new city (Ravi Riverfront).
+ Continuous support to the Urban Planning team and other teams of project through providing economic and demographic data.
+ Forecasting different scenarios / projection based on real time analysis of economic data of Lahore city especially the surroundings of project area.
+ Drafting of reports on Economy of Lahore / Punjab / Pakistan with special reference to Urban Economy

Key Duties Performed:
+ Being Head of R&D Cell, lead and supervised the team of Research & Development Cell under the Directorate of Planning, Evaluation and New Initiatives (PEN) in PSIC Head Office.
+ Conducted research and analysis of the data of Census of Small and Cottage Industries in Punjab conducted by PSIC and prepared/ published the one provincial (consolidated) and 36 district census reports.
+ Did research for preparing concept / working papers (followed by preparation of PC-Is) of development projects (ADP schemes) of PSIC. Also did project planning (preparation & revision of PC-I) and prepared PC-IV.
+ Performed monitoring & evaluation (M&E) of on-going ADP schemes / development projects of PSIC and preparing working papers for monthly/quarterly ADP review meetings.
+ Performed economic analysis of projects to assess feasibility and determining the implications of their findings and make recommendations of ways to improve efficiency.
+ Written various technical and non-technical reports on economic trends and forecasts.

Key Duties Performed:
+ Analyzed economic reports by the multi-laterals / bi-lateral donor agencies.
+ Performed monitoring and evaluation of World Bank’s projects / programs.
+ Prepared analysis / working paper for quarterly portfolio review meetings of World Bank’s projects / programs.
+ Prepared working papers for informed decision making.
+ Did research on effectiveness of foreign aid in Pakistan.

Job Profile

- Taught the papers of:
(i) Development Economics (MA Economics Level)
(ii) Macroeconomic Theory (MA Economics Level)
(iii) Monetary Economics and Public Finance (MA Economics Level)
(iv) Economy of Pakistan (B. Com Level)
(v) Principles of Economics (B. Com Level)

+ Development sector exposure: Social mobilization and ensuring high-quality social collateral formation through extensive field work in rural area like a microcredit NGO.
+ Financial sector exposure: Outbound sales/business acquisition operations, sales team management, monitor case loadings, documentation and policy compliance, cash flow based credit appraisal etc.

Taught the papers of:
1 - Principles of Economics
2 - Economy of Pakistan