Imtiaz Ahmad is an economist specializing in international trade, industrial organization, and public policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. Currently, Imtiaz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at NUST. Previously, he worked as an Associate at the Special Monitoring Unit under the Chief Minister’s Office, Government of Punjab, an Associate Research Fellow at the Punjab Economic Research Institute, P&D Board, Government of Punjab, and a consultant for the National Tariff Commission, Ministry of Commerce.

In his research career, Imtiaz has contributed to reputable journals and presented at conferences on topics related to trade and economic development. He has been involved in significant research projects and reports, including consultancies with government departments and international organizations such as the World Bank, Adam Smith International, and Development Alternatives International.