Dr. Muhammad Zubair Khan

Dr. Muhammad Zubair Khan

Qualifications Summary

  • Doctorate in Political Economy from Johns Hopkins University, USA
  • Over 50 years of experience in the field of economics
  • On the staff of multilateral Brettonwoods institutions for more than 13 years
  • Many years of experience as a senior-level policymaker
  • Consultant to multilateral and bilateral donors on diverse development issues for 30 years
  • Multi-disciplinary experience in economics, governance, politics and security issues
  • Strong analytical and advocacy skills, statistical analysis and modeling
  • Extensive donor program evaluation experience

Career Highlights

  • Staff member at the International Monetary Fund for 11 years, and the World Bank 2 years
  • Experience covering 14 major economies and adjustment program countries in 4 regions
  • Federal Minister for Commerce in Pakistan
  • Represented Pakistan at the WTO First Ministerial Conference in Singapore
  • Served on the National Finance Commission (Constitutional body) of Pakistan
  • Served on various Boards: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, GIK Institute of Science and Technology, Bank of Khyber
  • Served on the Provincial Finance Commission to implement fiscal devolution
  • Member Committee of International Experts to establish Boao Forum for Asia, China
  • International Consultant to several bilateral and multilateral donors and the UN system
  • Taught Financial Programming at Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Egyptian Banking Institute

Education

  • PhD. in Political Economy from Johns Hopkins University — 1978
  • MSc. in Political Economy from Johns Hopkins University — 1976