About Me
Dr. Muhammad Zeshan is a Research Fellow at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad, specializing in input-output (IO) analysis and computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. His research focuses on trade policy, climate change, and economic development in South Asia. He has developed an export-oriented IO dashboard and conducted advanced CGE simulations for trade policy, digital transformation, and climate adaptation in Pakistan. Dr. Zeshan advises ministries, think tanks, and academic institutions globally, including Purdue University’s Global IO Modeling Network, and serves as an expert member on non-tariff barriers chaired by Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Cass Sunstein of Harvard Law School.
Education
- Ph.D. Economics - Pukyong National University, South Korea
Honors and Awards
- Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) PhD Award (2014-2018)
- Gold Medal, Bachelor of Commerce
Key Professional Experiences
Research Fellow
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad
Full-time Consultant
The World Bank, Washington, DC, USA
Key Publications
Balancing Trade and Competition in Pakistan
Zeshan, M. (2025). The Pakistan Development Review, 64(1), 25-52.
Read MoreWater and Future Markets in Pakistan: A Dynamic CGE-Water Framework
Zeshan, M., Shakeel, M., & Ferreira, P. (2024). Research on World Agricultural Economy, 5(4).
Read MoreAdaptations and Mitigation Policies to Climate Change: A Dynamic CGE-WE Model
Zeshan, M., & Shakeel, M. (2023). The Singapore Economic Review.
Read MoreDigital Transformation and COVID-19 in the CAREC Region (Book Chapter)
Zeshan, M. (2022). In Abdullaev, I., et al. (Eds), Asian Development Bank.
Read MoreDouble Hit Scenario of Covid-19 and Global Value Chains
Zeshan, M. (2021). Environment, Development and Sustainability, Vol. 23.
Read MoreCarbon Footprint Accounts of Pakistan: An Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment Model
Zeshan, M. (2019). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(29).
Read MoreProjects & Collaborations
World Bank Projects
- Macro-fiscal Modeling for Pakistan with Climate Change Model (2019-20)
- Global Macro SAMs & Pakistan PER project (2021)
- Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model for Indonesia (2021)
- Energy Sector Reform program in Nepal (2021)
- Armenia Health Project (2020)
Research Networks & Working Groups
- Sludge (non-tariff trade barriers) Expert Panel Workgroup, Chaired by Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Cass Sunstein
- Committee on Exports Growth and Promotion, Government of Pakistan
- Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP), Purdue University, USA
- PIDE Research Committee, Islamabad, Pakistan
Op-Eds
I frequently contribute my analysis and opinions on economic issues to leading national publications. My articles aim to bridge the gap between complex economic research and public understanding, addressing topics relevant to Pakistan's development, trade, and policy-making.
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Export Input-Output Dashboard for Pakistan
An interactive dashboard analyzing Pakistan's export and input-output data structures and linkages.
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