Sustainable Development Policy InstituteAssociate Research Fellow / Head, SDPI Centre for Private Sector Engagement
Oct. 2016Islamabad In my role at SDPI, I spearhead the organisation’s digital transformation agenda, driving strategic change initiatives that enhance efficiency and impact. Alongside this, I play a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s business regulatory environment, fostering an ecosystem that supports innovation and sustainable development. I develop Pakistan’s Business Climate & Investment Index, integrating advanced analytical models to facilitate evidence-based policy decisions. Through this initiative, I have contributed to improving business competitiveness and driving sustainable economic growth.
Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:
👉 Catalysed nationwide adoption of the Pakistan Single Window Initiative through dynamic outreach, delivering high-impact webinars, podcasts, and training sessions that educated and engaged over 200 stakeholders.
👉 Spearheaded research and policy development for the DICE project in collaboration with the British Council, unlocking innovative pathways to stimulate growth, entrepreneurship, and job creation within Pakistan's burgeoning creative economy.
👉 Showcased strategic leadership skills to govern high-impact initiatives, including
👉 Enhanced Business Regulatory Environment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
👉 Advanced Provincial Taxation Reforms across Pakistan.
👉 Amplified Private Sector’s Influence in Economic Manifestos.
👉 Drove Trade Policy Reforms to boost national competitiveness.
👉 Established as a renowned thought leader, frequently invited as a speaker on ESG principles, competitive electricity markets, and economic reforms, influencing national and global discourse.
👉 Delivered capacity-building workshops for 300+ professionals across public and private sectors, strengthening institutional knowledge and leadership capabilities that fostered a culture of excellence.