I am Ahmad Mukhtar
Economist, Trade Policy Specialist, and Development Professional with over two decades of experience across public, private, and international sectors.
I am a professional with extensive experience in public, private, and international development sectors.
Specializing in international trade law, trade policy and management, economic governance, and multilateral negotiations. Throughout my career, I have worked on assignments across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, engaging with governments, private sectors, and international organizations to strengthen trade systems and regulatory environments.
My professional journey reflects a unique blend of expertise in Economics, Law, Public Policy, Accounting, and Biotechnology, which allows me to approach complex trade and development challenges from multiple perspectives.
Exploring the world, emotions, and rhythm through words and sound.
A Journey Through Global Trade and Development — two decades across the institutions that shape how nations trade.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) · Geneva
UNCTAD · Geneva
UNDP · Bahrain
Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the WTO · Geneva
USAID · Iraq Economic Growth Project
Ministry of Commerce · Pakistan
Board of Investment · Pakistan
Miles of memories — capturing the beauty of moments, places, and perspectives that shape my journey.
Sharing thoughts, insights, and experiences that shape my perspective.
While Pakistan's economy is bleeding red, mainly due to Covid-19, this is the best moment to make it green through agriculture. However, this may not happen via ‘business as usual’ but rather by making agriculture the ‘usual business’.
Read MoreImagine a 200% increase in outstanding foreign debt, 60% decrease in inward remittances, 50% decrease in exports, 30% decrease in industrial activity, 25% decrease in revenue collection, 20% increase in unemployment and 20% decrease in food security.
Read More‘Trade, not aid’ is a cliché that has frequently been used in Pakistan. Assuming that the entire world was open for our exports without any barriers, how much more could we export? Does anyone know our supply capacity?
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