CPEC-CENTRE - Key Persons

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• Deputy Director Media and Communications

Abid khan is affiliated with the Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as Deputy Director, Media and Communications. Prior to joining CE-CPEC, He had been working with: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Thailand. Asian… Abid khan is affiliated with the Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as Deputy Director, Media and Communications. Prior to joining CE-CPEC, He had been working with:

Ahmed, Vaqar, Ahsan Abbas, and Saira Ahmed. 2010. Taxation Reforms: A CGE Micro-Simulation Analysis for Pakistan. Development Economics eJournal, Volume 2, Number 182, October, 2010.

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• Senior Research Fellow Trade and Industry Cooporation

Mr. Ahasn Abbas is the Senior Research Fellow at Centre of Excellence CPEC (CECPEC). His professional experience as a faculty, trainer, researcher, analyst and consultant in several public and private sector organizations ranges 17 years. He has served Planning Commission of Pakistan, PIDE, Islamabad, Economic Affairs Division (EAD), National Productivity Organization (NPO), Ministry of industries and Production, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, International Islamic University (IIU) Islamabad, Air University Islamabad, GIFT University, Gujranwala, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad and Innovative Development Strategies (IDS), Islamabad. He has been associated with various national and international organizations including Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP), Purdue University, USA, Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) Network, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Pakistan Institute of trade and Development (PITAD), South Asia watch on Trade, Economics & Environment (SAWTEE), South Asia Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM). Currently he has also been included in the team for the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) Budget Research Desk 2017-18 as a Subject Expert on Budget and Economy. He has published his work in the areas of both theoretical and applied economics with emphasis on quantitative analysis. He has practical knowledge and experience of econometrics and CGE modeling with application in the area of economic development & planning, international trade, investment and industrial economics at both national and international level. Presently he is pursuing his PhD in Economics from Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad. He holds a M. Phil from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

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• Head of Policy Division - Socio Economic

Amir Khan started his career by joining the University of Peshawar as a lecturer in 1980 and got retirement in 2015 after serving the University for more than 35 years.

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• Head of Policy Division - Regional Connectivity

Dr. Fahd Amjad is the Head of Policy Division - Regional Connectivity under CPEC (BS-20) of Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC), Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform, Islamabad. His Professional Qualifications &… Dr. Fahd Amjad is the Head of Policy Division - Regional Connectivity under CPEC (BS-20) of Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC), Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform, Islamabad. His Professional Qualifications & Training included; Amjad, F; Shah, L. Identification and evaluation of potential sites for solar power generation in Pakistan

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• Senior Research Fellow Urban Development

Currently Dr. Ghulam Akhmat is affiliated with Centre of Excellence for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC) at Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) as Senior Research Fellow. With a PhD degree in Urban Planning from… Currently Dr. Ghulam Akhmat is affiliated with Centre of Excellence for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC) at Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) as Senior Research Fellow. With a PhD degree in Urban Planning from Huazhong University of Science & Technology, China, he has substantial grip on different aspects of urbanization across the globe, especially in the developing world. His research exposure is supported with practical experience. He also had opportunity of working in the University of Adelaide, Australia, in visiting scholarship arrangement. He had been research fellow at HUST where he taught courses to post graduate students entitled "Classical Work on Land Administration" and "Land Economics". Courses highlighted and integrated the issues of land use policy, land management, spatial planning and urbanization in China. His experience has taught him how to build strong relationship with all sectors at organization level and has the ability to work within a team as well as cross team. His research interests include social and urban development, land management, new approaches to Geography, rapid urbanization and urban governance systems in the developing world.

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• Executive Director and Head of Policy Division - Trade and Industry Cooperation

Dr. Liaqat Ali Shah is the Executive Director and Head of Policy Division - Trade and Industrial Cooperation at the Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC), Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Ministry… Dr. Liaqat Ali Shah is the Executive Director and Head of Policy Division - Trade and Industrial Cooperation at the Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC), Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform, Islamabad. Major responsibility as Head of Policy Division is to provide evidence-based research and recommendations for promoting industrialization and trade in Pakistan under CPEC. That include but not limited to the development of special economic zones(SEZs), trade and industrial strategies for SEZs, forward and backward linkages of the domestic economy with SEZs economy, industrial clusters identification and mapping, prioritization and promotion of export-led industry and devising trade facilitation measures. Besides, Dr. Liaqat works with different stakeholders in the industrial sector to ascertain the needs of the sector, identify the assumed threats to the sector that inhabit local industry participation in the SEZs and opportunities the CPEC industrial cooperation offer to the existing small and medium enterprises(SMEs) in the country. Before joining CoE-CPEC, Dr. Liaqat Ali Shah was a faculty member at the Management Sciences Department of COMSATS University at Islamabad Campus. He worked there on different research projects including development of decision framework for economic corridor evaluation using value focused thinking approach (HEC funded), risk index development for construction projects, benefit management and benefit realization management with focus on special economic zones development under CPEC. Moreover, he co-authored research work with Dr. Aamir Khan on the economics of oil under CPEC, highlighting therein the benefits China can get in terms of oil transportation via CPEC. Furthermore, Dr. Liaqat supervised students and taught courses in the field of project management, operations and supply chain management in addition to mechanical product design process. Dr. Liaqat has a major in Mechanical Engineering from University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, Master and PhD degree in Industrial Management from Arts et Métiers ParisTech, France. Moreover, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Université de Technologie de Compiègen(UTC) at Picardie France and a research associate at Ecole des Mines de Nantes at Pays de Loire France. He has worked in National Engineering and Scientific Commission(NESCOM) as Assistant Manager (Technical) and has served as industrial systems analyst in Montupet automotive industry, France. Moreover, Dr. Liaqat is involved in various research projects in collaboration with various research laboratories abroad. Among them is the development of supply chain simulator using SCOR Framework in the sustainability context (IRCCyN, Nantes), a novel simulation-based scheduling rule for Montupet Industry (UTC, Compiégne), and a decision support framework for industrial systems evaluation (LCFC & LGIPM, Metz). Much of the research conducted has been presented at prestigious international forums and has been published in reputable international journals.

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• Head of Policy Division - Finance and Financial Sector Integration under CPEC

Dr. Noureen Adnan is the Head of Policy Division - Financing and Financial Sector Integration under CPEC (BS-20) of Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC), Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform, Islamabad. Dr. Noureen Adnan completed her PhD in Financial Economics from University of Surrey, UK in 2012. She received masters degree in Financial Economics from Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, UK. She also holds a degree in MBA (Finance) with distinction. She has won the Charles Wallace (UK) fellowship for her outstanding performance during her PhD and taught at the University of Surrey, UK as part of her doctorate. She is a member of Royal Economic Society, UK and has presented her work in international conferences. It is her point of interest to explore the relationship between the role of monetary and fiscal policy over the probability of financial crises. She envisions her future research to investigate the role of these policies to stabilise the economy and to examine the association between Financial Development, Financial Integration and the possibility of Financial Crises. She has been associated with Comsats University for sixteen years and rendered valuable services to ensure the quality of education as the Lead Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2008 and Associate Head of the department. She has been actively involved in teaching and research supervisions at the graduate level.

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• Research Associate
• Research Associate at CE - CPEC

Faryal Batool is Research Associate at CE-CPEC. She is a PhD candidate and has done M.Phil in Business Management. She is author of various publications and has attended many national and international conferences. Her main research interests are Urban Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Voice behavior.

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• Senior Research Fellow of Regional - Connectivity at CE - CPEC
• Senior Research Fellow Regional Connectivity

Husnain Saeed is working in capacity of Senior Research Fellow of Regional-Connectivity at CE-CPEC. Husnain is a PhD Scholar at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in the field of Design and Manufacturing Engineering.… Husnain Saeed is working in capacity of Senior Research Fellow of Regional-Connectivity at CE-CPEC. Husnain is a PhD Scholar at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in the field of Design and Manufacturing Engineering. He has done his Masters in the same area from NUST whereas his Bachelors in Engineering degree is from EME College in the field of Mechatronics Engineering. He is also a certified Project Management specialist from Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM). Husnain is a Researcher, Technology Entrepreneur and a Farmer and has got 9 years' experience under his belt. He has worked in various reputed National and International Organizations and on multitude of domains ranging from Product Design and Development to Robotics/Automation and Project Management. Husnain also holds prestigious title of Marie-Curie Fellow. Currently he is working as Acting Thematic Head of Regional-Connectivity at CE-CPEC. CE-CPEC is envisioned as a center of research excellence mandated to research the five priority areas of cooperation in the myriad of CPEC. Previously he has worked with prestigious national and international organizations like Ministry of Defence, NESCOM, Siemens, NUST, Makkah Techno Valley Co, Saudi Arabia, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, NIMBUS Centre Cork, Ireland.

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• Senior Research Fellow at Centre of Excellence CPEC

Mr. Ahasn Abbas is the Senior Research Fellow at Centre of Excellence CPEC (CECPEC). His professional experience as a faculty, trainer, researcher, analyst and consultant in several public and private sector organizations ranges 17 years.…

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• Research Assistant
• Research Assistant at Centre of Excellence CPEC

Mr. Jamshed Ahmed is Research Assistant at Centre of Excellence CPEC, Pakistan Institute of Development Economic. He is an M.Phil Scholar at Pakistan Institute of Development and writing his final thesis. He has participated in numerous national seminars and conferences on different policy issues, such as "Sources and Issues of SMEs financing in Pakistan and Opportunities and Issues of CPEC etc.". His primary research areas are Financial Integration, Financial Inclusion and Financial Stability.

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• Senior Research Fellow

Mr. Younas Kakar is serving as Senior Research Fellow (BPS-19) in Financing and Financial Sector Integration division of Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC), Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Islamabad. .… Mr. Younas Kakar is serving as Senior Research Fellow (BPS-19) in Financing and Financial Sector Integration division of Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC), Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Islamabad. . During his tenure here, he has been consistent in achieving policy research targets that included publications in the Research Quarterly Journals, Policy Briefs Series and identifying the potential areas of bilateral investment and financing. He has also demonstrated his ability as a team leader and organized & participated in various international conferences, seminars and workshops. He is Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant-FCCA (UK), Public Finance Accountant (PIPFA), has done Certificates in Accounting and Finance (CAF) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) & in Public Financial Management from International Monetary Fund(IMF) and also holds MS/M.Phil. degree in Finance. He has more than 11 years of Industry and Professional experience at various international and national level organizations. He headed the internal audit department of a large public sector company Baluchistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) and also led the finance section of global funded project TB control program Baluchistan chapter. While serving in Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu (Big 4), he was involved in the statuary audits and specialized compliance assignments of various prestigious organization including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC), Bank of Khyber, Proctor & Gamble (pvt) Limited, Telenor Pakistan and many more. His professional background includes variety of roles, all related to Finance, Public Financial Management, Financial Management, Accounting, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Compliance, Taxation & Procurement. He has acquired his previous professional experience serving as Chief Internal Auditor (Head of Internal Audit Department), Finance Manager, Senior Consultant and Finance Officer at various multinational and public sector organizations. Mr. Younas also have multiple years of teaching and research experience at university and professional level. He specializes in International Financial Management, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Investment Analysis, Working Capital Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Taxation, Corporate Reporting, Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting and Auditing.

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• Research Associate
• Research Associate at Center of Excellence - China Pakistan Economic Corridor

Ms Saira Ali is working as a Research Associate at Center of Excellence-China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CE-CPEC). She is also doing her PhD from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. She has been participating in National and International… Ms Saira Ali is working as a Research Associate at Center of Excellence-China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CE-CPEC). She is also doing her PhD from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. She has been participating in National and International seminars and conferences. Her primary research area is Trade and Industry cooperation under CPEC. Other research areas of her interest includes; Planning, monitoring and evaluation, Corporate Social Responsibility, Trade Analysis, Human Capital Investment and Human Capital Development.

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• Research Associate
• Acting Thematic Head Job Growth and Human Resource Development under CPEC
• Research Associate at the Center of Excellence for China - Pakistan Economic Corridor

Mr. Muzammil is a Research Associate at the Center of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CE-CPEC) and currently leading the thematic research area of Job Growth and Human Resource Development under CPEC. Prior to working… Mr. Muzammil is a Research Associate at the Center of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CE-CPEC) and currently leading the thematic research area of Job Growth and Human Resource Development under CPEC. Prior to working for CE-CPEC he was employed by the Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform where he worked on a number of strategic projects including CPEC. His flagship projects in MOPDR was ‘Brand Pakistan' and PC I approval of cultural exchange programs with China. He was a Confucius Scholar where he attend the Language & Cultural courses in Beijing Language and Culture University as well as Shaoxing University China. He also worked for Chinese language & culture promotion in Pakistan. Mr. Muzammil earned his Master in Development Economics & International Studies from the Friedrich-Alexander University, Germany. He speaks Urdu, English and is hoping to improve his knowledge of Chinese and German. His interests include peace & conflict studies, development cooperation, event management, travelling to experience new culture & environment and volunteer work/Community involvement.

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• at 9th JCC: Gwadar Master Plan Approved and Two MoUs Signed

Shah, Liaqat; Shahbaz, Ali; Mughal, Khurrum; Amjad, F. Evaluation framework for economic corridors development

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• Executive Secretary to Executive Director

Adnan assumed the responsibilities to manage office work and assist the Executive Director in Planning and Executing Annual Plans related to policy and academic research of the Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CE CPEC). He holds Master degree in Management Sciences.

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• Research Coordinator - Executive Office
• Research Coordinator in Executive Office of Centre of Excellence - CPEC

Yasir is Research Coordinator in Executive Office of Centre of Excellence-CPEC since 2016. Prior to joining CoE-CPEC, He had been working in industry, trade(FMCG) and energy sector with different institutes and MNC's including Coca Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited (CCBPL), Pak Arab Refinery-PARCO, Tuwairqi Steels Mills Limited (TSML), Comstar-ISA-Shah Nawaz Group, Abudawood Trading Company (ATCO), Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pakistan Navy(PN), Port Qasim Authority(PQA) and The Citizen Foundation(TCF) . He completed his Bachelor of Engineering (BE-Elect.) from Pakistan Navy Engineering College-NUST and MBA from School of Business and Leadership KSBL-KEI-UK. His area of interest includes trade and industry cooperation under umbrella of new economic geography, emerging market forces, modern industrialization and entrepreneurship. He is the winner of "All Pakistan Business Plan Competition-2015" and "Mobilink Discover - NUST Business Plan Competition-2014-15" on "Energy Auditing Services"