About
Where economics meets impact
I am an economist and research strategist driven by a deep curiosity about how markets, governance and sustainability intersect — especially in the context of developing economies.
What started as a passion for trading led me to author two books, “Insight into Forex Trading” and “Candlestick Analysis,” laying the foundation for a more analytical journey into macroeconomic trends, financial systems and policy design.
Today my work spans financial inclusion and economic governance through to current explorations in green finance and ESG integration in Pakistan, aiming to spark more resilient, inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystems.
Through this platform you will find a mix of my peer-reviewed publications, real-time commentary on global economic shifts, and research projects designed to bridge the gap between data and development.
Education
- PhD, Economics
- Universiti Utara Malaysia
- Dissertation: The Role of Remittance and Financial Inclusion in Economic Growth
- MPhil, Business Economics
- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
- MSc, Economics
- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Focus areas: applied econometrics and development economics.
Books
Two books written before the move into academic research, both on market analysis.
Insight into Forex Trading
Candlestick Analysis
Projects
Green Banking and ESG Integration Framework
Current work on how banks in Pakistan can embed environmental, social and governance criteria into lending and disclosure, and what a workable domestic framework would require.
Global Financial Inclusion Index Development
A composite measure of financial inclusion built to compare countries consistently, rather than relying on single indicators such as account ownership.
Financial Inclusion Index for the MENA Region
A region-specific index for the Middle East and North Africa, constructed with a two-staged principal components approach and published in Sage Open.
Elsewhere
Profiles and editorial work: Google Scholar, ORCID, ResearchGate, LinkedIn, and the ITRev editorial team.