Executive Director Centre of Excellence CPEC, former Central Banker and Professor of World Economy at JLU. served as Member BRI research institute at JLU

Joined February 2023
Can WAICO advance Pakistan’s AI agenda? Dr. Uzair Khaleeq uz Zaman and Eeman Taimur write in their PIDE Policy Viewpoint that Pakistan should use its founding membership to build AI talent, research and commercialization. pide.org.pk/research/pakista…
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Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, visited the Centre of Excellence for CPEC (CoE-CPEC) with Vice Chancellor of PIDE, Dr. Nadeem Javaid, and met the CoE-CPEC team, including the Executive Director, Heads of Policy, and Support Staff.
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Can Gwadar become a preferred regional transhipment hub? Mujtaba Arshad argues in his Policy Viewpoint for PIDE that Pakistan must improve commercial competitiveness and cargo generation to turn Gwadar’s strategic location into sustained growth. pide.org.pk/research/winning…
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Can green revenues become green investments? Saqib ur Rehman Mughal argues in The News that Pakistan must link green revenues with CPEC 2.0’s Green Corridor and build a pipeline of bankable climate projects. thenews.pk/print/1422782-the…
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Dr. Syed Hasanat Shah, Executive Director, CoE-CPEC, spoke at “Echo: Youth in Action,” highlighting the role of youth engagement and cultural exchange in strengthening Pakistan-China people-to-people ties. #CoECPEC #CPECPhase2 #UraanPakistan
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Can CPEC 2.0 strengthen Pakistan’s trade resilience? Awais Ali & Dr. Syed Hasanat Shah argue that regional connectivity can diversify markets and reduce exposure to trade chokepoints. thefridaytimes.com/16-Apr-20…
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On Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ, CoE-CPEC extends heartfelt greetings to the people of Pakistan and Muslims worldwide. May the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ inspire compassion, justice and service to humanity, and bring peace and prosperity to Pakistan. #EidMiladunNabi #CoECPEC
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HEC & China Media Group (CMG) commemorated 75 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties through the China-Pakistan Youth Forum, “Echo: Youth in Action.”
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Can Pakistan turn WAICO into AI capacity? Eeman Taimur and Dr. Uzair Khaleeq uz Zaman write in Business Recorder that membership must drive research, talent, institutions and innovation. brecorder.com/news/40435250/…
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Can Balochistan turn minerals into prosperity? Fareed Kakar writes in Daily Times that Pakistan must pair better logistics and local processing with skills, security and community benefits. dailytimes.com.pk/1529377/fr…
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CoE-CPEC Research Associates Mujtaba Arshad and Awais Ali conducted a field visit to Allama Iqbal Industrial City, Faisalabad, engaging with FIEDMC and SEZ firms to gather insights on investment, infrastructure, and operations under CPEC Phase 2.0.
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What makes a port competitive? Awais Ali writes in @TFT_ that Pakistan must link its ports with digital systems, efficient logistics and export-oriented industries to turn them into engines of economic growth. Read below: thefridaytimes.com/16-Aug-20…
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On Independence Day, the Centre of Excellence for CPEC honors the sacrifices, resilience, and unity that shaped Pakistan’s journey. Through research, knowledge exchange & partnerships, CoE-CPEC continues to support economic progress and regional cooperation. Pakistan Zindabad.
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A Chinese delegation led by Mr. Sun Dongsheng met at the CPEC Secretariat to discuss economic cooperation under CPEC 2.0. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal highlighted URAAN Pakistan, while PIDE VC Dr. Nadeem Javaid stressed stronger Pakistan-China trade. #CPECPhase2 #CoECPEC
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The 91st CPEC Progress Review Meeting, chaired by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, reviewed progress under CPEC. Dr. Syed Hasanat Shah, Executive Director, CoE-CPEC, represented the Centre in discussions on CPEC 2.0's Five Corridors Framework #CoECPEC #CPECPhase2 #UraanPakistan
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CPEC 2.0 moves Pakistan-China cooperation beyond infrastructure towards a people-centric development partnership focused on youth, skills, innovation, exports and competitiveness, supporting inclusive growth and long-term shared prosperity. #CPEC2 #PIDE
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𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 '𝐗 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲' 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐄𝐂 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 🎉 Marking another milestone of excellence, PIDE has demonstrated a remarkable improvement of 15.5 points over the previous year. Among 95 evaluated universities across Pakistan, @PIDEpk proudly secured the 15th position nationally, outperforming many leading institutions. Vice Chancellor, Dr Nadeem Javaid (SI) (@nadeemjavaid75), applauded the commitment and hard work of the ORIC Team and the entire PIDE family, encouraging continued efforts towards advancing research, innovation, and institutional excellence. This achievement reflects PIDE’s growing impact, dedication to quality research, and vision for shaping ideas into meaningful change. @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @GovtofPakistan, @Mjehangirkhan10, @drniqbal, @FaheemJehangir, @Fizzscreams #PIDE #ORIC #HEC #ResearchExcellence #Innovation #HigherEducation #Pakistan
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