Expertise:
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Review of education policies and gender analysis of educational performance in Pakistan.
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Analysis of the economics of pensions and social security schemes in Pakistan keeping the view the implications of population aging in the country.
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Assessment of women's role in domestic decision making and its implications for health and reproductive behavior.
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Transitions in primary and secondary schooling in Pakistan with gender and age cohort analysis.
Professional/ Work Experience:
Wide ranging experience of over 30 years in operational and informative research on demographic and social development related issues.
Professional positions held:
- Acting Vice Chancellor, PIDE - June 2007 to date
- Joint Director, PIDE - 2003-May 2007
- Chief of Research, PIDE - 1997-2003
- Population Affairs Officer (P-4 Level) - 1998 at United Nations - ESCAP (Bangkok)
Affiliation:
- Member, International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP)
- Member, Population Association for America
- Elected President, Population Association of Pakistan
Geo Interest:
South Asia, East Asia
GDN Subject Interests:
Education Reform and Management | Girls' Education | Gender and Human Development | Gender and Social Development | Poverty and Health | 
