The team
A multidisciplinary bench.
Research managers, consultants, associates, and technologists — trained at leading institutions and seasoned across World Bank, university, and industry engagements.
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Bakhtayar Malik
Chief Operations Officer
Brings legal expertise and operational leadership to DREE Consulting. Oversees day-to-day operations, contracts, compliance, and project workflows — ensuring every engagement runs smoothly from proposal to final delivery.
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Abdul Basit Jalil
Chief Technology Officer
Technology leader with expertise in Python and Django, building robust APIs and backend systems with a focus on performance and clean architecture. Leads DREE's technology strategy, powering its data pipelines, automation, and digital research infrastructure.
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Zainab Idrees
Research Manager
MPhil in Economics with 4+ years of research experience at the Center for Research in Economics and Business. Leads DREE's research projects and client relationships, with expertise in research design, data analysis, economic and market research, and report writing.
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Muhammad Ahmed Nazif
Senior Consultant — Policy & Data
Economist with over six years of experience in applied research, data analysis, and policy advisory, including consulting assignments with the World Bank. Delivers evidence-based insights that support better policy and business decisions.
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Fatimah Shah
Research Affiliate — Health & Family Economics
PhD candidate in Applied Social and Economic Research at ISER, University of Essex. Specialises in the economics of families and households, applying panel data methods, quasi-experimental approaches, and causal inference to generate policy-relevant insights on health inequalities and intergenerational mobility.
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Danish Jalil
Technology Advisor
Software engineer with 9+ years building scalable distributed systems in fintech, health tech, and media platforms, including Revolut, Spotify, and KRY. Advises on DREE's data infrastructure, engineering practices, and digital research tools.
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Zarnash Khan
Research Associate — Financial Modelling
Economics and finance professional with experience in research, financial analysis, and project support. Focused on donor-funded development projects that promote sustainable development and positive social impact.
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Maryium Nazif
Research Associate — Economic Policy
Economist and researcher in applied economic research and policy analysis. Has served as a Research Associate at the Center for Research in Economics and Business and the World Bank, contributing to projects on economic development and public policy.
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Muhammad Hamid Khan
Research Associate — Data & Analytics
MS Business Analytics scholar at FAST-NUCES with research interests in computational economics and financial markets. Skilled in Python-based statistical analysis, computational statistics, big data modelling, and agent-based methods.
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Maryam Anjum
Digital Marketing Lead
Strategic digital marketer with an MBA, specialising in building high-impact brand presences. Experienced in data-backed campaigns, creative team management, and audience engagement — elevating DREE's global reach and connecting decision-makers with its evidence-based insights.