Uzma Zia

Senior Research Economist

About Me 

Dr. Uzma Zia is an economist specializing in international and regional trade, with expertise in macroeconomic policy, institutional development, and gender issues. She has published in reputed journals, presented at global conferences, and contributed to regional platforms such as ASEAN, SAARC, SCO, and the Asia-Pacific. Her policy research covers Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness, sports goods exports, tariff policy, and financial regulations. She has taught at leading universities, mentored MPhil and PhD scholars, and lectured at the Foreign Service Academy, UNCTAD, NUST, and UMT. She has consulted for FAO, UNDP, PBC, and APTMA, and actively drives policy debates on economic reforms.

Primary Research Area:
Digital Economy and e-Pakistan

Secondary Research Area:
Regional Integration, Trade and Industry

Regional Interest:
Asia Pacific countries- Vietnam, Malaysia

Education:
PhD from FUUAST
MPhil from PIDE
Masters in Economics from IIUI

Contact Me 

051-9248081

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Social Links 

Contribution to PIDE Research

QR Code https://dailytimes.com.pk/1492599/trade-corridors-geo-political-risks-and-new-options-for-pakistan/
QR Code https://www.thefridaytimes.com/12-May-2026/middle-east-instability-rewriting-global-shipping-routes
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/pv-50-rationalizing-pakistans-tariff-regime-for-export-led-growth.pdf
QR Code https://www.brecorder.com/news/40377814/oil-deal-in-the-shadow-of-political-diplomacy
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/wp-25-05-understanding-the-factors-behind-low-saving-rates-in-pakistan-insights-and-policy-recommendations.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideinpress/pip-new-trade-order-aligning-policy-with-geopolitical-realities.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/rr-217-improving-trade-and-technology-cooperation-among-shanghai-cooperation-organization-sco-member-countries-suggestions-and-way-forward.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideinpress/pip-transforming-services-trade-through-digital-infrastructure.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/discourse-2024-04-20-moving-from-green-to-gene-revolution-scope-and-challenges-for-pakistan.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideinpress/pip-pakistans-economic-opportunities-in-the-sco.pdf