Saad is a cinephile and football enthusiast with a deep appreciation for philosophy. When not immersed in data or research, you’ll almost certainly find him with a cup of chai within arm’s reach.

A fresh graduate from LUMS with a BSc in Economics and Political Science, Saad has joined CERP as a Research Assistant where he’s working with Dr Shan Aman Rana (University of Virginia) on their Public Service and Trust in the State Project. His academic journey combined rigorous quantitative training with a curiosity for understanding the social and political forces that shape policy outcomes.