Azwar Muhammad Aslam

Azwar Muhammad Aslam

Research Economist

About Me 

Azwar Muhammad Aslam is a Research Economist with an MPhil in Economics and Finance (Gold Medalist) from PIDE, specializing in the intersection of markets, regulations, and law & economics. He has led and contributed to high-impact, evidence-based research shaping policy on public land utilization, urban land markets, property rights, real estate, and the gig economy.
Azwar’s work is recognized for bridging the gap between research and actionable policy producing insights that have informed government reforms and national strategies. His portfolio spans grant-funded projects, peer-reviewed publications, and flagship policy reports tackling regulatory bottlenecks, market inefficiencies, and asset utilization challenges. Drawing on this experience, he continues to advance practical reforms that strengthen markets, improve governance, and support Pakistan’s long-term economic development.

Primary Research Area:
Governance, Markets, Regulatory Analysis, Land Economics

Secondary Research Area:
Law and Economics, Real Estate Markets, Economic Policy

Regional Interest:
South Asia

Education:
MPhil Economics and Finance

Contact Me 

051-9248136

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Social Links 

Contribution to PIDE Research

QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/discourse-2026-01-16-property-rights-and-land-titling-unlocking-the-credit-pipeline-for-industrial-growth-in-pakistan.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/pv-61-iran-us-israel-conflict-induced-austerity-measures-in-pakistan-savings-accrued-costs-incurred.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/book-60-19-unlocking-state-captured-real-estate.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/kb-125-land-titles-a-missing-basic-elemental-of-the-real-estate-market.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/rr-unlocking-state-captured-real-estate–the-case-of-islamabad.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/rr-political-party-manifestos-reform-paradox-in-pakistan-july-2024.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/rr-pide-commentary-pms-committee-on-ease-of-doing-business.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/kb-116-what-do-we-know-about-the-online-freelancing-market-in-pakistan.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/uploads/pip-0456-property-rights.pdf
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/uploads/pip-0443-rethinking-policies.pdf