Team - IPRI - Islamabad Policy Research Institute

Meet Our Team

President

Lt. Gen. Majid Ehsan, HI(M) (Retd)

Lt. Gen. Majid Ehsan, HI(M) (Retd)

Lt. Gen. (R) Majid Ehsan, HI(M) is a retired three-star general of the Pakistan Army with over 35 years of distinguished service, including senior leadership roles such as Commander 4 Corps, President of the National Defence University, and Inspector General Arms at GHQ. He holds multiple advanced degrees in Defense and Strategic Studies from Pakistan, Egypt, and Malaysia.

Email:majid.ehsan@ipripak.org

Executive team

Brig. (R) Dr. Raashid Wali Janjua

Director (Research & Analysis)

Brig. (R) Dr. Raashid Wali Janjua

Director (Research & Analysis)

Brigadier (retd) Raashid Wali Janjua, SI (M) has served in various command and instructional assignments, including Pakistan Military Academy and Command & Staff College. He has held the command assignments of an Infantry Brigade, Headquarter Corps Engineers, Planning Cell COAS Secretariat, Military Training Directorate and Director Works and Chief Engineer Pakistan Navy. He has also served as Director Planning and Development of Fauji Group of Companies. He holds a Civil Engineering Degree from Military College of Engineering, and is a graduate from Command and Staff College Quetta and National Defence University, Islamabad. His holds a Ph.D. from NUST, and his Masters is in Security and Defence Management from Royal Military College Kingston, Canada. He has a diversified civil engineering project management experience spanned over 32 years (1982 to 2015), and been a regular Op-Ed contributor to several newspapers writing on diverse subjects like security, energy, politics, development, human security, economy and international relations. He has been an editor of Command and Staff College Quetta’s professional magazine “The Citadel”.

Siddique Humayun

Director (Advocacy & Communication)

Siddique Humayun

Director (Advocacy & Communication)

Siddique Humayun is an academic, policy analyst and writer. He has worked as Communications Specialist as well as permanent faculty at NUST, where he taught courses in the discipline of Journalism. He is a published author and analyst, and a commentator on local and international issues. He has also taught Strategic and Political Communication to incoming civil servants of Pakistan, and holds an MSc in Government and Public Policy from the National Defense University and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University, where he was the Pulitzer-Moore Scholar.

Brig. (R) Naveed Ali

Coordinator (Administration & Finance)

Brig. (R) Naveed Ali

Coordinator (Administration & Finance)

Brig (retd) Naveed Ali holds an M.Phil. in Governance and Public Policy from National Defence University, Islamabad, with distinction. He graduated from Korean National Defense University Seoul, and also studied at Artillery School Chittagong Bangladesh, Command and Staff College Quetta, Artillery School Nowshera and holds Masters in War Studies & Defence Management from National Defence University, Islamabad. He has served in various command and instructional assignments during his 31 years’ service in Pakistan Army. He has held the command assignments of a Divisional Artillery Brigade and Artillery Regiment. He has also served as Director Finance of National Defence University Islamabad. His research interests include security, Korean Peninsula and North East Asia.

Chairs

Dr. Aneel Salman

Chair Economic Security

(Sponsored by OGDCL)

Dr. Aneel Salman

Chair Economic Security

Dr. Aneel Salmanis Chair Economic Security at IPRI, and is an academician, trainer and researcher. He possesses a multidisciplinary background in Economics, Blue Economy, Ecofeminism, Institutional Governance and Climate Change. He has been affiliated with the Rensselaer University-USA, Harvard University-USA, Cambridge University-UK and the University of Bern-Switzerland, amongst several others. In Pakistan, he is alumni of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), and the Punjab University, Lahore. He also serves as Board of Director for Maritime Study Forum, Islamabad, and is a visiting Professor at Institut Supérieur d’Economie et de Management Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis France, and Tsinghua University, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China. His work has been published in several international journals and books. He has worked with the Federal government, private sector, defence, foreign and intelligence services as well as academia. He has been a visiting faculty of Pakistan’s Foreign Service Academy, Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development, Intelligence Bureau Academy, Police College Sihala, National Defence University for the past several years.

Usman Piracha

Chair International Law

(Sponsored by Economic Policy & Business Development)

Usman Piracha

Chair International Law

Mr Usman Piracha is an international lawyer of repute, and has won many accolades. He is an Ivy League-educated international legal expert and negotiator who co-led Pakistan’s delegation on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) reforms at the United Nations (UNCITRAL, Working Group III) in 2020, and later chaired the OIC Intergovernmental ISDS Expert Group Meetings (IGGE) in 2022. As a guest speaker on ISDS reforms, Piracha represented the 57 Member States of the OIC at the World Investment Forum 2023 and is routinely invited by international organizations, including the World Economic Forum, to share his expert opinions.
Piracha is a sought-after speaker by several states, including Panama, Philippines, Nigeria, Morocco and the UAE, on sustainable investment, climate change, ISDS, and International Investment Agreement-related matters. He assisted the Federation of Pakistan in the Tethyan Copper Company Ltd. vs. Pakistan (Reko Diq) dispute, helping secure one of the largest out-of-court investor-state settlements and avoiding a US$11 billion penalty on Pakistan. He is also part of a select group of international legal experts nominated by UNCTAD to advise its Multi-Stakeholder Platform on IIA reforms.
Piracha has earlier worked at Linklaters (London), the US Court of International Trade (NYC), and the Attorney General’s Office (Pakistan). He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree and Fellowship from Cornell University (US), an LL.M. from City University (UK), a Master’s in Management from the University of Edinburgh Business School (UK), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science/IT from NUST.

He can be reached at usman.piracha@ipripak.org and https://www.linkedin.com/in/usman-piracha

research & Analysis team

Amb. Asif Durrani

Senior Research Fellow

Amb. Asif Durrani

Senior Research Fellow

Amb. Asif Ali Durrani, Senior Research Fellow at IPRI, was a career diplomat and journalist, and had served as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to Afghanistan, apart from being ambassador to Iran and the UAE. He joined Foreign Service in 1986, and held various diplomatic assignments in New Delhi (1990-94), Tehran (1998-2001), New York (2001-04), Kabul (2005-09), and London (2009-11); Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE (2014-16) and Permanent Representative at International Renewal Energy Agency (IRENA), Abu Dhabi; and Ambassador of Pakistan to Tehran & Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Tehran (2016-18). He has lectured at Columbia University, Hofstra College New York, IISS London, RUSI London, Chatham House London, National Defense College Kabul, National Defense University Tehran, National Defense University (NDU) Islamabad, and National Management College (NMC) Lahore. He holds a M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Balochistan and MA (International Studies & Diplomacy) from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.

Dr. Muhammad Ali Ehsan

Non-Resident Research Fellow

Dr. Muhammad Ali Ehsan

Non-Resident Research Fellow

Dr Muhammad Ali Ehsan is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Pakistan Military. He has been an instructor at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul and a graduate of Command & Staff College Quetta. He holds a PhD in Civil-Military Relations from University of Karachi. He is undertaking another PhD in on the subject of ‘Pakistan's policy in the field of military-political cooperation with the Russian Federation and the PRC in 2000-2022’from Tomsk State University Russia. He is a columnist for Pakistan National Daily “The Express Tribune” and is also an author of two books, ‘Two Years of Democracy in Pakistan 2018-2020’ and ‘Russian-Ukraine Crisis’. He has been part of faculty of international relations at Tomsk State University Russia, National Defense University Islamabad, SZABIST, Habib and Bahira Universities Karachi. Currently he is employed as Assistant Professor at DHA Suffa University Karachi.

Khalid Hussain

Research Fellow

Khalid Hussain

Research Fellow

Khalid Hussain Chandio is a Research Fellow at IPRI since 2016. Before joining IPRI, he worked as an analyst with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Pakistan. He has over a decade of experience in “Research and Analysis”, “Coordination”, and “Strategic Messaging & Outreach”. He is pursuing his PhD in International Relations (IR) from the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR), Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, and has an MPhil in IR and MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies (DSS) from the same university. He is a Near East South Asia-NESA ALUMNUS from Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University (NDU), Washington, D.C. He is co-author of an empirical research report on “Examining the Feasibility of an East-West Economic Corridor for South and Central Asia: Views from India and Pakistan”, published by RAND Corporation, USA. He has extensively travelled and participated in roundtables/closed moots, conferences/seminars, workshops and dialogues/plenaries in the United Kingdom (UK), Italy, China, Turkey, Jordan, Oman and Morocco. He has to his credit numerous published research papers, co-authored “Introduction” Book Chapters and book reviews. He regularly contributes Op-eds/articles on current strategic issues in English dailies/online source of Pakistan/abroad. He has a plenty of hands-on experience of editing/proof reading coupled with event coordination/management, i.e. holding national and international Seminar/Conferences/Dialogues/Workshops. He remained Assistant Editor of IPRI Journal (HEC recognized, refereed and internationally indexed Journal) and IPRI Fact-File. He remained Editor IPRI Web-site and IPRI Newsletter, and also a Co-editor of IPRI Books.

Areas of Research
Geographic Focus:
Americas & Europe (With particular focus on US, UK, Canada and Mexico)
Thematic Focus:
International Relations (Foreign Policy of South Asia, Middle East, Central Asia (SAMECA) Countries and P-5 States, Inter-state Relations, Peace and Conflict Resolution, International Organizations, Pakistan and International Law & Treaties)

Email:khalid.chandio@ipripak.org

Tanzeela Khalil

Research Fellow

Tanzeela Khalil

Research Fellow

Tanzeela Khalilis a Research Fellow at IPRI. She holds a M. Phil degree in Strategic and Nuclear Studies from the National Defense University (NDU), Pakistan. Prior to joining IPRI, she was serving as Assistant Director (Research) at the Arms Control and Disarmament Affairs (ACDA) Branch of Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division (SPD). Her publications include a research paper on Trends in India's Nuclear Force Modernization: Regional and Global Implications (2019), a co-authored paper on ‘Debating Potential Doctrinal Changes in India’s Nuclear Ambitions’ (2018), a co-authored paper on Great Power Competition and Global Strategic Stability (2020) and a paper on India-Pakistan Relations: A Case of Perpetual Instability (2020). She has been a Visiting Research Fellow at the South Asia Center of Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C and a fellow at the Research Society for International Law (RSIL), Pakistan. Her areas of expertise include nuclear deterrence, doctrines, command and control, arms control and disarmament, and regional and global missile developments. She has regularly delivered lectures at the Senior Officers’ Management course conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) and has been resource person at various seminars

Muhammad Nawaz Khan

Research Associate

Muhammad Nawaz Khan

Research Associate

Nawaz Muhammad Khan is a Research Associate since 2015, and holds a MSc degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad. His areas of research are Strategic Studies with particular emphasis on security issues of South Asia, Middle East, and Central Asia (SAMECA) along with P-5 countries of UNSC and Afghanistan.
Before joining IPRI, he worked in Police Department. He was also part of Training of Trainers (TOT) for Master Trainers Programme Co-sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Royal Norwegian Embassy conducted at Administrative Staff College, Lahore, in 2006. He also participated in the Gansu International Fellowship Programme, China, (September-October 2014) and has over a decade experience in “Research and Analysis”, “Coordination”, and “Strategic Messaging & Outreach”.
He is a Near East South Asia-NESA ALUMNUS from Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University (NDU), Washington, D.C., USA, and has extensively travelled and participated in roundtables/conferences/seminars, workshops and dialogues/plenaries in Germany, UK, China, Jordan, and Thailand.

Amna Ejaz Rafi

Research Associate

Amna Ejaz Rafi

Research Associate

Amna Ejaz Rafi is a graduate of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi, and Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Her MPhil thesis was on “Sino-India Competition in Asia Pacific: Balancing and Rebalancing Strategies”. She has participated in the prestigious National Media Workshop-6 organised by the National Defence University in Pakistan; and the 10th Gansu International Fellowship Programme held at Lanzhou, China. She has also attended the Counter Terrorism Intelligence Training Programme (CTITP), held in Melbourne, conducted by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia. Her areas of interest are Asia Pacific and Pakistan-China Relations.

Maryum Tamoor

Asst. Research Associate

Maryum Tamoor

Asst. Research Associate

Maryum Tamoor has been working as Assistant Research Associate and has a vast experience in different capacities. Previously, she has taught at SPIR, QAU, Islamabad,and been a visiting faculty at various institutes in Poonch, Azad Kashmir. She has also worked as a volunteer and a member for several NGOs in Azad Kashmir. She holds a MPhil degree in International Relations from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a Bachelors (Hons) in International Relations from SPIR, Islamabad. Her areas of research are governance and Public Policy India, Pakistan and Kashmir Conflict.

Shiraz Shaikh

Asst. Research Associate

Shiraz Shaikh

Asst. Research Associate

Shiraz Sheikh is a graduate of International Relations from NDU, Islamabad, and has previously worked as a Deputy Editor at Hilal Publications, ISPR. He focus of research is on terrorism, traditional and non-traditional approaches to security, extremism, geo-politics, far-right and Islamic movements. He has a M.Phil degree in International Relations from NDU, Islamabad.

Iqra Siddique

Asst. Research Associate

Iqra Siddique

Asst. Research Associate

Iqra Siddique is an Assistant Research Associate at IPRI, and has previously worked as a Young Development Fellow (YDF) at the Ministry of Planning. She has an MPhil in International Relations from Quaid i Azam University, and her keen interest is in contemporary politics, regional and international development from a gender perspective. She has worked on the Role of Women in the Kashmiri Struggle for Self-defence and Politics of Power Sharing in AJK. She has been part of empirical studies like, Social Media and Political Polarisation in Pakistan, Impact of Population Growth on Human Security, and Enhancement of India’s Military Muscle under the Framework of Quad.

Faizan Riaz

Asst. Research Associate

Faizan Riaz

Asst. Research Associate

Faizan Riaz is an Assistant Research Associate, currently pursuing his MPhil in International Relations from QAU, Islamabad. He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Government College University (GCU), Lahore. His academic interests include domestic politics, ethno-nationalism, and South Asian politics, and international security studies. He has written various research papers, and has the privilege of presenting them at esteemed international conferences.

Iqra Hasnat

Asst. Research Associate

Iqra Hasnat

Asst. Research Associate

Iqra Hasnat is an Assistant Research Associate (ARA) at Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI). She did her MPhil in International Relations (IR) from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad and BS in Political Science from Government College University, Lahore. Her area of research focuses on Great Power Competition, US Domestic and Foreign Policy, and Pakistan's Political Culture. She is a regular contributor of op-ed/articles on current political and security issues. She can be reached at iqra.hasnat@ipripak.org.

Ali Hamza

Asst. Research Associate

Ali Hamza

Asst. Research Associate

Education: BS in Political Science from Quaid-I-Azam University MPhil in IR from Quaid-I-Azam University (enrolled) Research Interests: Politics of Climate Change, Internal political dynamics of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Foreign Policy. Currently working on Middle East. Has worked as a Research Officer at Centre for International Strategic Studies AJK previously. Has been a regular op-ed contributor for national and international newspapers. Can be reached at: ali.hamza@ipri.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ali-hamza-68656423b

Nageen Ashraf

Asst. Research Associate

Nageen Ashraf

Asst. Research Associate

Nageen Ashraf is an accomplished researcher with her MPhil in International Relations from the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a BS (Hons) in Defense and Diplomatic Studies from Fatima Jinnah Women University. Ms. Ashraf has an impressive portfolio of research, with her work featured in HEC-recognized journals and presented at prestigious national and international conferences. Her research interests span critical areas such as security studies- particularly cybersecurity- and geopolitics. In addition to her academic achievements, Ms. Ashraf is a prolific writer, contributing thought-provoking op-eds on current affairs to leading digital media platforms.

Email:nageen.ashraf@ipripak.org

Muhammad Salman Tariq

Asst. Research Associate

Muhammad Salman Tariq

Asst. Research Associate

Muhammad Salman Tariq is a graduate of Peace and Conflict Studies from NDU, Islamabad. His research interest include conflict resolution and analysis, geopolitics, ethno-nationalistic conflicts, and non-traditional security. He is currently working on the Middle East and is focusing on Governance and Public Policy. He has been a regular Op-Ed contributor on current issues. He works as an Assistant Research Associate at IPRI. He can be reached at: salman.tariq@ipripak.org

Hamza Zaman

Asst. Research Associate

Hamza Zaman

Asst. Research Associate

Hamza Zaman is an Assistant Research Associate at Islamabad Policy Research Institute. He holds MPhil degree in International Relations from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, with MPhil dissertation on the US Identity Politics. His areas of research include US Foreign Policy, Great Power Politics, Foreign Policy Analysis and Identity Politics. He has been a regular op-ed contributor for national and international newspapers.

Noureen Akhtar

Non-Resident Research Associate

Noureen Akhtar

Non-Resident Research Associate

Noureen Akhter is a Non-Resident Researcher at IPRI, pursuing her PhD in International Relations from QAU and her MPhil is in International Relations from National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. Her areas of research are hybrid warfare, governance and public policy. She has a vast experience in Research and Academia, and has served as a Policy Consultant at Strategic Policy Planning Cell (SPPC), National Security Division (NSD), Prime Minister Office (PMO) and as Research Officer at Institute for Strategic Studies, Research & Analysis (ISSRA), NDU.

Taimur Shamil

Non Resident Senior Research Fellow

Taimur Shamil

Non Resident Senior Research Fellow

Mr. Taimur Shamil is a renowned academic and PhD scholar of International Relations with a focus on foreign policy analysis and national security. Mr. Shamil has lectured widely on Pakistan’s foreign policy and national security at prestigious civil and military institutions like Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, National Defence University Islamabad, NUST, Quaid-e-Azam University and various other think tanks and institutions. Mr. Shamil has a wide experience in regional and international Track-II diplomacy. His area of research focuses on US foreign policy, South Asia security issues, Afghanistan and Iran. His analysis on regional and global politics appear regularly on national and international TV Channels and newspapers like Al-Jazeera, Dawn, Express Tribune and various other media outlets.

Advocacy & Communication team

Shamsa Nawaz

Editor

Shamsa Nawaz

Editor

Ms Shamsa Nawaz has authored two books, including India’s Nuclear Weapons Programme? and Pakistan’s Futuristic Peace Paradigm. She has also co-authored a book on Kashmir: January, 2020; Its Geo sociological Imperative. She served as a Senior Research Associate/ Editor at Strategic Vision Institute, Islamabad (2019-2020) and Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (2013-2019), before joining IPRI. She has been a regular contributor to both national and international journals/ magazines. Her area of expertise is nuclear politics in South Asia, Kashmir and Contemporary Europe.

Ishtiaq Ali Mehkri

Deputy Editor

Ishtiaq Ali Mehkri

Deputy Editor

Ishtiaq Mehkri is Deputy Editor at IPRI, and is a senior media professional with more than 30 years of experience in print journalism. He has worked with major English newspapers of Pakistan, the UAE and the United States. He is a post-graduate in International Relations from the University of Karachi. His work has been extensively published, and is a regular Op-Ed writer.

M Sultan Khattak

Library Officer

M Sultan Khattak

Library Officer

Sultan Khattak is a Library Officer at IPRI and holds an M.Phil degree in Library and Information Science from University of Peshawar. His Master’s is in Library & Information Science from Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak. His areas of research are Digital Marketing of Library and Information Communication Technologies. He served as a Librarian at Ministry of Law & Justice, Islamabad, and at Pakistan Cadet College, Murree and Professional College of Medical Sciences, Karak. He has also worked as a Social Media Volunteer and a Rapporteur with SDPI, Islamabad, and attended several conferences on Library and Information Science.

Email:mskhattak@ipripak.org

Zain ul Abdin

Data Scientist

Zain ul Abdin

Data Scientist

Zain ul Abdin is a storyteller and motion designer specialising in 2D animation, 3D product visualisation, interaction design, and Data Visualisation. With expertise in end-to-end video production, including storyboarding, video editing, and sound design, he crafts engaging video explainers, infographics and visual reports on complex policy matters, making intricate topics accessible to a wider audience. As a Director at Cube Design & Construction, he lead marketing efforts and introduces tech-driven solutions in Pakistan’s construction industry. Previously, as Director of Production at Infer Digital, he trained and managed a high-performing team, elevating video production and animation standards. His work spans geopolitics, international relations, and commercial branding, providing meaningful visual narratives. Zain is proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, VFX, Cinema 4D, and UX motion design, blending creative direction with technical mastery. His extensive experience across industries, from real estate to journalism, positions him as a leader in visual storytelling and digital content strategy

Saad Abbas

Digital Production Specialist

Saad Abbas

Digital Production Specialist

Muhammad Saad Abbas is a skilled filmmaker and digital content creator with over nine years of experience in video production, editing, and scriptwriting. As a Digital Production Specialist at IPRI, he produces engaging video explainers, podcasts, and promos. He has worked on major projects, including the Pakistan-India peace initiative, BaatCheet, and has expertise in video editing, animation, set design, and photography. With a strong media arts background and a knack for visual storytelling, Saad continues to bring creative ideas to life.

Hadia Usman

Advocacy and Media Specialist

Hadia Usman

Advocacy and Media Specialist

Hadia Usman holds a Master's degree in Applied Politics from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada, where she also earned an Honours Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Her academic background reflects a strong foundation in political theory, research, and analysis. Additionally, Hadia has gained valuable teaching experience through her role as a Teaching Assistant at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she supported faculty members and assisted students in understanding complex political concepts. Her educational journey and professional experiences have equipped her with a deep understanding of the political landscape and a passion for fostering academic growth in others.

Javairyah Aatif

Digital Media Specialist

Javairyah Aatif

Digital Media Specialist

Area of interest: Russia-China relations; Eurasian geopolitics; Far East.
Educations:
Bachelors in Social Sciences, major International Relations from SZABIST Islamabad
Volunteering at London Politica as Social Media Associate and as a Moderator at the Geopolitics Club; Independent Researcher.
She is responsible for managing all our social media platforms, and for building networks and partnerships. She also frequently contributes her writings to various online magazines. She has previously worked as a Research Associate and a News writer.
She tweets at @JavairyahAatif

Saleha Sadaf

Composer & Graphic Designer

Saleha Sadaf

Composer & Graphic Designer

Saleha Sadaf is a Graphic Designer at IPRI with over 6 years of experience in print, branding, and digital design. Known for her creative and innovative approach, she handles the entire design process from concept to final product. She is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite.
She holds a Master's degree in Communication and Media Studies from Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) and an MPhil in Mass Communication from Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU).
In addition to her design expertise, she also holds a Diploma in Creative Design from the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), Lahore; and a Diploma in Fashion Designing from the International Institute of Fashion and Design (INIFD), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Reshael Muzaffar Shaikh

Digital Engagement Specialist

Reshael Muzaffar Shaikh

Digital Engagement Specialist

Reshael Muzaffar Shaikh holds a Bachelors in Social Sciences, majoring in International Relations from SZABIST, Islamabad. Responsible for handling all of IPRI's social media platforms and assisting digital production.

Abdullah Baig

Asst. Web & Network Admin

Abdullah Baig

Asst. Web & Network Admin

Mr. Abdullah Baig is currently serving as Assistant Web Administrator at IPRI. He holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Barani Institute of Information Technology (Arid University), Rawalpindi. Mr. Abdullah brings with him five years of experience of web development, networking, computer maintenance and skills he learned from his previous employment. His areas of expertise are Software development and Information Technology.

Phone:051 9211346 ext 124
Email:Abdullah.baig@ipripak.org

Akmal Waqas

Library Assistant

Akmal Waqas

Library Assistant

Economic Security Team

Sheraz Ahmad Choudhary

Research Associate

Sheraz Ahmad Choudhary

Research Associate

Sheraz Ahmad Choudhary is a Research Associate at Economic Security Chair of IPRI. He has a multidisciplinary background in Development Economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, carbon taxation, and Climate Change. He has worked as a policy analyst with OVO Energy, a prominent energy company based in the United Kingdom, and is an alumnus of the Pakistan Institution of Development Economics and the University of Wah. He has received a "Gold medal" for his outstanding performance in economics during his bachelor's studies.

Publication
https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0003-0528-5319

Muneeb Shah

Research Associate

Muneeb Shah

Research Associate

Muneeb Shah is a Research Associate at Economic Security Chair of IPRI, and is a skilled academician and researcher with expertise in Econometrics, National Accounts & GDP Compilation, Blue Economy, Balochistan Economy, and Natural Language Processing (NLP). He has also been a Field Supervisor and Research Assistant at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), and an alumnus of University College of Zhob, BUITEMS. His research interests are Regulations, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Energy Security, the Marine Economy, Informal Economy, and Debt Sustainability.

Narmeen Fayyaz Leghari

Non-Resident Researcher

Narmeen Fayyaz Leghari

Non-Resident Researcher

Narmeen Fayyaz is a Non-Resident Researcher at IPRI. Her research areas primarily focus on political economy, economic security, climate finance, and macroeconomics. Narmeen has completed her Master’s in Political Economy from the University of York, UK, and her Bachelor’s in Economics and Management from the University of London. Previously, Narmeen has taught Politics of International Economic Relations and Political Economy at Quaid-I-Azam University and has worked on various research studies with UNWOMEN, Deakin University, and other notable think tanks. She is keen on exploring how global economic events impact economic security and policymaking of the developing world, in particular Pakistan.

International Law Team

Maham Naweed

Non Resident Research Fellow

Maham Naweed

Non Resident Research Fellow

Iqra Bano Sohail

Research Associate

Iqra Bano Sohail

Research Associate

Ms. Iqra Bano Sohail completed her LLB (Hons) from the University of London in 2021 and was awarded achievement awards for being one of the highest performing students around the globe in the subjects of criminal and contract law. With her experience in the International Law think tank industry, she has worked on various projects such as developing Pakistan’s First National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and reviewing the Counter Terrorism and Anti Money Laundering Regime of Pakistan. Currently she is working as a Research Associate for International Law at IPRI with her areas of interests being International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights Law, Cyber Laws and Water Laws.

Hajra Hashmi

Research Associate

Hajra Hashmi

Research Associate

Ms Hajra Hashmi completed her LLM in Public International Law from Utrecht University and her LLB in Public International Law at the Hague University in the Netherlands. Her areas of focus were international humanitarian law and counter terrorism. She went on to work with a team of scholars and legal practitioners to provide research-based support to teams presenting before the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court. Currently she is working as a Research Associate for International Law at IPRI with her areas of interests being International Humanitarian Law, Counter Terrorism Legislation, Artificial Intelligence in Weaponry and Laws of Occupation.

Khadija Almus Khanum

Research Associate

Khadija Almus Khanum

Research Associate

Ms. Khadija Almus Khanum holds an LLB (Hons) in Shariah & Law from the International Islamic University, Islamabad. She previously served at the International Disputes Unit, Office of the Attorney General for Pakistan, where she contributed to Pakistan’s written submissions on Climate Change Obligations before the International Court of Justice and worked on significant international arbitration cases. She has also worked with the Ministry of Human Rights’ Family Protection and Rehabilitation Centre for Women, where she assisted in drafting policy recommendations to strengthen legal protections for women in accordance with international standards. She is currently a Research Associate for International Law at IPRI. Her research interests include International Humanitarian Law, International Water Law, Climate Law, and the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes.

Zohair Waheed

Non-Resident Researcher

Zohair Waheed

Non-Resident Researcher

Zohair Waheed, is an International Law Consultant at the International Disputes Unit, Office of Attorney General for Pakistan. He completed his BA in Economics from the University of Toronto, his LLB from University of London and his LL.M in International Investment and Trade Law from University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He represented Pakistan in various investment arbitration cases such as Al-Tuwairqi Steel Mills, Al-Ittefaq Steel Mills v. Pakistan and Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş v. Pakistan. He is the lead negotiator for the Government of Pakistan in negotiations with third countries regarding Bilateral Investment Treaties (BIT's) and Treaties with Investment Provisions (TIP's). He was also part of the team from the Government of Pakistan that successfully negotiated an out of court settlement with Barrick Gold and Antofagasta PLC to settle the ICSID Award of USD 6.25 billion. He currently represents Government of Pakistan in investor-state arbitrations, state-to-state arbitrations and commercial arbitrations.