2017

DECEMBER

  1. Panel discussion in 1st session ‘Economy’ at a seminar on “Pakistan at Cross Road” organized by All Pakistan Business Forum at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad on December 04, 2017.

NOVEMBER

  1. Attended the 2nd Research Advisory Committee meeting of Centre of Excellence of CPEC held at A.R. Kemal room on November 28, 2017.

  2. Attended the meeting of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of SBP held at board room, SBP main building, Karachi on November 24, 2017.

  3. Lecture as part of distinguished lecture series (DELS) held in auditorium of Ibn Khaldun Block, IIIE, IIU, Islamabad on November 22, 2017.

  4. Attended the National Vice Chancellor Conference on the role of Universities in Advancing National Narrative Counter to Violence in Collaboration with International Islamic University at Faisal Masjid Campus, Islamabad on November 20, 2017.

  5. Lecture on “Economic Development” to the participants of 22nd Senior Management Course (SMC) of National Institute of Management, Academy Town, Peshawar on November 17, 2017.

  6. Give a Lecture at the Workshop on “Breaking the Colonial Chain: Developing our Own Approach to Thinking about Economics, Political and Social Structures for our Islamic Society” at Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar on November 17, 2017.

OCTOBER 2017

  1. Attended the PDR Project Review Committee meeting at Minister office, S&T Building, Islamabad on October 26, 2017.

  2. Attended the 13th meeting of the Governing Council of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) held at PBS, Islamabad on October 26, 2017.

  3. Attended the 5th meeting of Technical Committee for Change of Base of Price Indices of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) held in the committee room of BPS, Islamabad on October 23, 2017.

  4. Attended the 33rd meeting of NIBAF Board of Directors (BoD) at NIBAF, Islamabad on October 18, 2017.

  5. Lecture on “Econometrics Methodology” during weekly nurturing mind seminar at A.R. Kemal Conference room, PIDE on October 11, 2017.

  6. Lecture on “Pakistan’s Economy in the Domestic, Regional and Global Economy context” at National Institute of Management (NIM), Park road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad on October 10, 2017.

SEPTEMBER 2017

  1. Arranged a consultative meeting of Islamic Scholars to discuss on “Revival of Islamic Tradition of Peace” at PIDE on August 22, 2017.

  2. Attend the meeting of Monetary Policy Committee of SBP held in the Board room, SBP Main building, Karachi on September 29, 2017.

  3. Guest of honour at Managing Director, Institute of Business Leadership (IBL) for its Edal Board (UK) Graduate Convocation in Islamabad Hotel, Islamabad on September 24, 2017.

  4. Attended the 12th meeting of Governing Council of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) in the Conference room of PBS, Islamabad on September 21, 2017.

  5. Attended an Interactive Session of Vice Chancellors with the Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Organized by HEC at Lecture Hall, HEC, Islamabad on September 18, 2017.

  6. Concluding remarks at two days Workshop on “Collecting Evidence for Need Assessment/Evaluation: Use of Electronic Data Gathering Tools” Orientation Workshop organized by Centre of Excellence of CPEC at China Centre, PIDE on September 12, 2017.

  7. Attended the seminar/meeting with Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC at Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Seminar Hall Nasr Chambers, Commercial Centre, MPCHS Islamabad on September 12, 2017.

  8. Keynote speaker in the two days Workshop on “Collecting Evidence for Need Assessment/Evaluation: Use of Electronic Data Gathering Tools” Orientation Workshop organized by Centre of Excellence of CPEC at China Centre, PIDE on September 12, 2017.

  9. Lecture 15 of Adv Micro 1 -- Second Crisis of Knowledge in Islamic Civilization

  10. Attended the “An Evening with Rumi and Bishnai Book Launch” take place at HEC Auditorium on September 8, 2017.

AUGUST 2017

  1. Arranged a consultative meeting of Islamic Scholars to discuss on “Revival of Islamic Tradition of Peace” at PIDE on August 22, 2017.

  2. Delivered a lecture on “Cultivating Interfaith Harmony” to Professional Development Training for Young Faculty of its institute organized by Faculty Development Academy (FDA), COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) held in COMSATS Headquarters Building, Shahrah-e-Jamuriat, G-5/2, Islamabad on August 02, 2017.

  3. Panelist for the Launch of Nationwide Citizen Led and Household Based Learning Survey – Annual Status of Education Report – National Organized by ASER and Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi at Serena Hotel, Islamabad on Wednesday 02 August, 2017.

JULY 2017

  1. Guest speaker at the meeting of Pakistan Economics on “Economics: Ignorance, Masquerading as Knowledge” held at Islamabad Club on July 28, 2017.

  2. Have a meeting with Chinese Acting Ambassador organized by Centre of Excellence CPEC on July 26, 2017.

  3. Attended the 23rd meeting of SMC of Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform held in conference room of 3rd floor, ‘P’ block, Islamabad on July 25, 2017.

  4. Attended the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of SBP at board room, 3rd floor, SBP main building Karachi on July 22, 2017.

  5. Attended the meeting of the Monetary and Fiscal Policy Coordination Board of Ministry of Finance held in the committee room, 4th floor, Ministry of Finance, Islamabad on July 15, 2017.

  6. A talk on CPEC and Economic Growth organized by Center of Excellence CPEC at Junior Combination room PIDE on July 14, 2017.

  7. Attended as Guest Speaker on “Islamic Economic System” in the Islamic Finance Summer School organized by Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) Institute of management Sciences, Peshawar at Elite Hotel, Nathia Gali, Murree, Rawalpindi on July 10, 2017.

  8. Attended the 7th meeting of the sub-committee of Governing Council of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to ensure smooth conduct of 6th population and housing census held at PBS on July 5, 2017.

JUNE 2017

  1. Attended the 4th meeting of the Technical Committee for Change of Base of Price Indices of PBS held in the Committee room of PBS, ground floor, Statistics House, Islamabad on June 10, 2017.

  2. Attended the 22nd meeting of the Senior Management Committee held at Committee room, 2nd floor, P Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad on June 6, 2017.

  3. Attended the consultation meeting on Islamic Finance for (Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan) PSDP Project 2017-18 in the MoPD&R, Pak, Secretariat, Islamabad on June 6, 2017.

MAY 2017

  1. Guest Speaker in the Post Budget Seminar organized by Department of Economics, Alama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad on May 31, 2017.

  2. Organized a meeting with famous Islamic Scholars to discuss how to create harmony in Islamic society at Pakistan held at Vice Chancellor Office PIDE on May 24, 2017.

  3. Attended the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of SBP in the Board room, 3rd floor, SBP Main Building, Karachi on May 20, 2017.

  4. Attended the 98th meeting of National Accounts Committee (NAC) of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in the conference room of PBS, ground floor, Statistics house, 21-Mauve Area, G-9/1, Islamabad held on May 17, 2017.

  5. Attended the meeting of Annual Plan coordination Committee (APCC) 2017 of Planning, Development and Reform held in the Auditorium of ‘P’ Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad on May 17, 2017.

  6. Attended the 54th meeting of the Standing Committee of Planning, Development and Reform held in the A.R. Kemal Conference room, PIDE on May 16, 2017.

  7. Organized a Round Table Talk on “Falling Exports: Issues and Solutions” at Vice Chancellor office, PIDE on May 13, 2017.

  8. Attended the Vice Chancellor Committee meeting organized by HEC at Margella Hotel, Islamabad on Monday, May 8, 2017.

APRIL 2017

  1. Attended the 22nd meeting of the Senior Management Committee (SMC) of Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform at Conference Room, 3rd floor, P-Block, MoP&R, Islamabad on April 28, 2017.

  2. Speaker at the seminar on “Standardization and Transparency in Government Procurement” organized by NAB at COMSATs Institute of Information and Technology, Park Road, Islamabad on April 26, 2017.

  3. Participated as panel discussant in the panel discussion on Improving Service Delivery to the Poorest Households at the Second International Conference on Research and Learning organized by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) at Tulip Banquet Hall, Club Road, Islamabad on April 25, 2017.

  4. Meeting with ADB mission consisting of Mr. Edimon Ginting Director Economic Analysis & Operational Support Division and Mr. Kee-Yung Nam, Principal Economist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department at VC office on April 21, 2017.

  5. Attended the 8th meeting of the Sub-Committee of Governing Council of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics to ensure smooth conduct of 6th Population and Housing Census in the conference room of PBS, Islamabad on April 21, 2017.

  6. Meeting with Mr. Phillip Gonzalez, Director Asia/Australia, Forum of Federation at VC office, PIDE on April 19, 2017.

  7. Organized the brainstorming session on Review of M&E Process in Health and Nutrition Sector” at VC office PIDE on April 17, 2017.

  8. Attended the meeting for selection of distinguished national professor (DNP) in Mural Hall, HEC, Islamabad on April 14, 2017.

  9. Attended meeting to discuss proposal of Professor Justin Yifu Lin in the Committee room, 2nd floor, MoPD&R, Islamabad on April 13, 2017.

  10. Attended the meeting for preparation of presentation to the Prime Minister on CPEC Long Term Plan in Conference room, 3rd floor of MoP&R, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad on April 13, 2017.

  11. Attended the Meeting of NIBAF Board of Directors in the SBP BSc, Islamabad on April 7, 2017.

  12. Attended the wrap up meeting with Prof. Justin Yifu Lin Peking University, China in the committee room, 2ndfloor, MoPD&R on April 5, 2017.

  13. Attended the talk on Development Strategy and Industrialization Model by Professor Justin Yifu Lin Peking University, China in the ‘P’ Block Auditorium, MoPD&R, Islamabad on April 4, 2017.

  14. Attended the lunch reception by Prof. Ahsan Iqbal to Professor Justin Yifu Lin, Peking University, China at Serena Hotel, Islamabad on April 01, 2017.

MARCH 2017

  1. Attended the 7th Meeting of Sub-Committee of Governing Council of PBS to ensure smooth conduct of 6th Population and Housing Census at PBS on March 29, 2017.

  2. Have a formal meeting arranged by Executive Director, CE of CPEC with Prof. Hong Mi, Executive Director of Institute for Population and Development Studies, Zhejiang University China to discuss the possible collaboration with Zhejiang University and CE-CPEC at Center of Excellence of CPEC, 5th floor, Software Technology Park, F-5/, Islamabad on March 28, 2017.

  3. Attended the inaugural ceremony of Center of Excellence of CPEC, 5th floor, Software Technology Park, F-5/, Islamabad on March 27, 2017.

  4. Attended the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of SBP at Board room, 3rd floor, SBP Main building Karachi on March 25, 2017.

  5. Attended the meeting of the Advisory Board of Center of Excellence of CPEC, 5th floor, Software Technology Park, F-5/, Islamabad on March 17, 2017.

  6. Attended the meeting of the Committee for recruitment of functional member (National Accounts) and functional member (Support Services) in MP-II on contract basis for Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in the office of Finance Minister on March 10, 2017.

  7. Organized a brainstorming Session on Setting Policy and Action Priorities for Agriculture in 2017 at PIDE on March 10, 2017.

  8. Attended the meeting of the Committee for the selection of “HEC Distinguished National Professor” at Mural Hall, HEC, Islamabad on March 9, 2017.

FEBRUARY 2017

  1. Delivered a lecture on “Compassion, Empathy, Sensitivity and Service Orientation as Central Components for Tolerance and Peace” during a seminar organized by Ms. Asiya Nasir MNA in collaboration with Konred Adenauer Stiftung in Pakistan at Pakistan institute of Parliamentary Services, Islamabad on February 28, 2017.

  2. Brainstorming Session of Policy Priorities for Education at PIDE on February 27, 2017.

  3. Followup Seminar on Brainstorming Health & Nutrition: on “Improving Planning and Policy” at ‘P’ Block auditorium, Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform on February 22, 2017.

  4. Brainstorming Session of Policy Priorities for Health & Nutrition at PIDE on February 17, 2017. MINUTES

  5. Met with Executive Director of HEC to give support and expertise in developing the TORs for the selection of Resource persons for the training of Editors of HEC recognized journals on February 16, 2017 at HEC, Islamabad.

  6. Attended the third meeting of the sub-committee of Governing Council of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to ensure smooth conduct of 6th population and housing census 2017 held in the committee room of PBS on February 11, 2017.

  7. Attended the signing Ceremony of MOU between University of Management and Technology (UMT) and PIDE at Lahore and also given a lecture in the seminar at UMT, Lahore on February 8, 2017.

  8. Panelist at the Conference organized by FES at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad on February 7, 2017.

  9. Attended the second meeting of the sub-committee of Governing Council of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to ensure smooth conduct of 6th population and housing census 2017 held in the committee room of PBS on February 07, 2017.

  10. Attended the first meeting of the sub-committee of Governing Council of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to ensure smooth conduct of 6th population and housing census 2017 held in the committee room of PBS on February 04, 2017.

JANUARY 2017

  1. Dr. Asad Zaman, VC PIDE delivered a lecture on Sat 28th Jan at IBA, Karachi on how we can launch a revolution in education and research by utilizing concepts from our own Islamic traditions, which changed the course of history 1400 years ago.

  2. Dr. Asad Zaman, VC PIDE participated in the Monetary Policy Committee meeting at SBP, Karachi on January 28, 2017, to decide on monetary policy.

  3. Dr. Asad Zaman, VC PIDE, delivered invited lecture on Islamic Economics to students of Development Studies at Cambridge University via internet on Friday 27th January. Outline and Video recording of lecture can be accessed from http://bit.do/azspirit

  4. Dr. Asad Zaman, VC PIDE participated in the Monetary Policy Committee meeting at SBP, Karachi on January 28, 2017, to decide on monetary policy.

  5. 24th Jan: Teacher Training at PIDE: How to Inspire and Motivate Students. SHORTLINK: https://bit.do/azims