Dr. Khan is an Associate Professor with experience in academia, development and humanitarian sectors with over 12 years of experience. His expertise spans Development Studies, the Political Economy of Conflict and Development, Humanitarian governance, Peacebuilding, Climate Change, and environmental security, with a focus on Pakistan and South Asia. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in conflict- and disaster-affected areas, evaluating recovery programs and humanitarian policies. He has published in ISI-listed journals, authored book chapters and policy briefs, and regularly contributes to media discussions on conflict, Peacebuilding, Development, Political Economy, Environmental and interdisciplinary issues amongst others. He has in-depth experience in higher education and is known for crafting innovative curricula and promoting scholarly research. He has a proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams to drive educational excellence and adapt to evolving academic needs and is recognized for strong leadership, critical thinking, and ability to foster engaging learning environment.
Strong analytical research capabilities
Demonstrated teaching proficiency
Conflict resolution analysis
Online teaching
Curriculum design
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Learning management interfaces
Syllabus development
Peer reviews
Problem-solving skills
Workshops and seminars
Project management
1. Ahmad, S. M., & Saeed, M. K. (2024). Preparation for education in emergencies: Current educational reforms in Pakistan. In B. Akgün & Y. Alpaydın (Eds.), Global agendas and education reforms (Maarif Global Education Series). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3068-1_4 [BKCI listed; SSCI Indexed] BOOK CHAP.
2. Ahmed, T., Khan, K. S., Malik, Z. K., Wahid, F., & Iqbal, M. N. (2020). The dynamic effect of public spending on Pakistan’s economic growth and its implications for the agriculture sector: Evidence from 1972 to 2014. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 36(1), 311–318. https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2020/36.1.311.318 [SSCI & Scopus Listed]
3. Khan, K. S. (2019). Analyzing local perceptions of post-conflict and post-floods livelihood interventions in Swat, Pakistan. Development Policy Review, 37(S2), 274–292. https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12409 [SSCI Indexed]
4. Ahmed, T., Khan, K. S., & Naeem, M. (2019). The effect of public spending on agricultural growth: Evidence from 1972 to 2014 in Pakistan. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 35(2), 349–357. https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.2.349.357 [SSCI & Scopus Listed]
5. Khan, K. S., & Ahmad, S. M. (2019). Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW) and women empowerment in the post-earthquake recovery effort in Northern Pakistan. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 13(1), 146–154. [ESCI & Scopus Listed]
6. Saeed, K., Jan, S. A., & Ahmad, S. M. (2018). Corruption and governance: Evidence from post-9/11 conflict-affected Pakistan. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 12(1), 109–117. [ESCI & Scopus Listed]
7. Khan, K. S., Shanmugaratnam, N., & Nyborg, I. L. P. (2015). Recovering from disasters: A study of livelihoods in post-quake villages in Northern Pakistan. Disasters, 39, 339–361. https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12104 [SSCI & Scopus Listed]
8. Asif, M., Amin, A., Nazir, N., Saeed, K., & Jan, S. (2021). Role of tariffs, import substitution, and investment efficiency in economic growth of Pakistan. Quality & Quantity, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-021-01188-6 [SSCI & ISI Indexed]
9. Yousaf, Z. M., & Saeed, M. K. (2024). Economic growth and total factor productivity in Afghanistan. Remittances Review, 9(S2), 432–457. [Scopus Listed till 2023]
10. Jehan, N., & Saeed, K. (2023). Economic estimation of fish value chain: A case study of Sardaryab District Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Journal of Tianjin University Science and Technology, 56(2), 169–192. [SSCI & Scopus Listed]
11. Khan, K. S., Khan, M. S. A., & Tariq, M. (2022). Attempting takeoff: An analysis of Pakistan's economic performance through Rostow's stages of growth. Multicultural Education, 8(1), 249. [SSCI Indexed as of 2022]
12. Ali, S., Saeed, K., Yasmin, F., Urooge, S., & Iqbal, K. (2021). Fiscal decentralization and poverty alleviation: Aggregate and disaggregate analysis for the economy of Pakistan. Linguistica Antverpiensia, 3984–3995. [SSCI & ISI Indexed]
13. Sharif, M. S., Iqbal, D. K., Munir, M. A., Saeed, K., & Ali, S. (2021). Librarian behaviors, students’ personality, and academic performance: A case of public libraries. Library Philosophy and Practice, 6235. [SSCI & Scopus Listed till 2021]
14. Zahid, K., Saeed, K., & Sami, F. (2021). Factors affecting students' academic performance: A case study of District Dir Lower and Malakand Agency, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Indian Journal of Economics and Business, 21(1). [Scopus Listed till 2021]
15. Din, M. U., Saeed, K., Khattak, S. W., Fatima, A., Imtiaz, S., & Ullah, S. (2020). Macroeconomic determinants of foreign indebtedness: Evidence from Pakistan. Indian Journal of Economics and Business, 19(2). [Scopus Listed till 2021]
16. Ali, W., Jan, S. A., Saeed, K., Khattak, S., & Ali, A. (2021). The effects of consumer environmental consciousness and environmental friendliness on brand preference. Indian Journal of Economics and Business, 20, 13. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6586865 [Scopus Listed till 2021]
17. Hassan, I. U., Saeed, K., Hashim, S., Israr, M., Khattak, S. W., & Ullah, S. (2021). Socio-economic impact of internal displacement: A case study of internally displaced persons from Federally Administered Tribal Areas to District Bannu. Indian Journal of Economics and Business, 20(2). [SSCI & Scopus Listed till 2021]
18. Khan, K., & Nyborg, I. L. P. (2013). False promises, false hopes: Local perspectives on liberal peace building in Northwestern Pakistan. Forum for Development Studies, 40(2), 261–284. https://doi.org/10.1080/08039410.2013.797016 [ESCI & Scopus Listed]
19. Khan, Kashif. 2008. “Conflict Transformation and Development in North Western Pakistan”, PSRU Brief No.33, 2008” Pakistan Security Research Unit’s (PSRU).
http://spaces.brad.ac.uk:8080/download/attachments/748/Brief+33+REFCHAI.pdf
20. Khan, Kashif. 2012. “Rural development in Swat, Pakistan: Understanding Food Livelihood Security in Post-Conflict Contexts”, Noragric, working paper No. 62.
www.umb.no/statisk/noragric/publications/reports/.../noragricrep62.pdf
21. Zeus, Barabara & Khan, Kashif. 2010. "Whole People, Holistic Approaches: Cross-Sectoral Action and Learning" framing paper for the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies 2010 policy round-table, Geneva. http://toolkit.ineesite.org/toolkit/Toolkit.php?PostID=1105
22. Khan, Kashif. 2012. “Livelihood recoveries and discourses of development” paper presented at the 53rd International Studies Association convention Power, Principles and Participation in the Global Information Age,San Diego, California.
23. Khan, Kashif. 2011. “Pakhtuns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Pakistani state: an analysis of structural conflict in the Pakhtun society”, Conference on South Asia in transition, University of Oxford.
24. Saeed, K., Pervaiz, Z., Jan, S. A., & Ahmad, T. (2019). Social and Institutional Challenges in the Implementation of Pakistan’s Bonded Labour Laws. Putaj Humanities & Social Sciences, 26(1), 55-65.
25. Khan, K. S., & Jan, S. A.(2018). Deosai National Park: Conservation, Control, and Conflicts. Putaj Humanities & Social Sciences, 25(1), 59-66.
26. Khan, Z., Saeed, K., & Sami, F.(2022). Factors Affecting Students’ Academic Performance: A Case Study of District Dir Lower and Malakand Agency, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Indian Journal of Economics and Business, 21(1), 339-342. (HEC Y-Category)
27. Turi, F., Saeed, K., & Arafat, Y.(2023). Energy Efficiency and Energy Rebound Effect in Pakistan. Journal of Managerial Sciences, 17(3). (HEC Z-Category)
28. Farzana, M., Ahmad, S. A., & Khan, K. S. (2017). The Influence of Facebook on Academic and Social Environments of Undergraduate Students. Putaj Humanities & Social Sciences, 25(1).
29. Khan, Kashif (2013). Conflict, Livelihoods, and Local Perspectives of Peacebuilding in Post-9/11 Northwestern Pakistan. PhD Thesis, UMB, Norway.
30. Khan, Kashif (2024, under review). Exploring Post-9/11 Discourses in North-Western Pakistan: Analyzing Conflict and Social Transformation in the Pakhtun Society, Journal of Conflict, Security and Development,KCL.
31. Alam, N., & Saeed, M. K. (2024). Effect of Tax Modernization on Voluntary Tax Compliance with a Moderating Role of Tax Awareness and Education: Evidence from Implemented Services Tax in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Journal of Asian Development Studies, 13(1), 916-931.
32. Helena Svele, Ingvild Jacobsen, Kashif Khan, Ingrid Nyborg, Gendered Dimensions of Human Security and Post-Crisis Development in Pakistan, Workshop Report. September 2012.
1. HED Research Grant 2019-22
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Project: Impact of Conflict and Militancy on Children and Their Education in Khyber Tribal District, Pakistan
Grant: 2.5 Million PKR
Successfully led a research project funded by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Department, focusing on the effects of conflict on children and their educational outcomes in Khyber Tribal District.
2. GIZ, KP UIPT PDA 2021-23
Role: Deputy Team Leader
Project: KP Urban Immovable Property Tax Proposal Development
Grant: 250,000 EUR
Led the administrative planning and research for this project, ensuring all research goals and deliverables were met within timelines. Provided backup support to the Team Leader.
3. Helvetas-Swiss, International 2019-20
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)/Deputy Team Leader (DTL)
Project: Migration Trends in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Grant: 1.05 Million PKR
Led a team of eight researchers in a field study across three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, examining migration trends, remittance flows, and the push/pull factors in the region.
4. APEX Consulting for UNDP Role: Team Leader Project: Conflict Mapping in Southern KP Grant: 2.5 Million PKR Led research on mitigating conflict risks and strengthening social cohesion in southern conflict-prone areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
5. Planning Commission of Pakistan
Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
Project: Research on CPEC’s Socioeconomic Impact
Grant: 0.5 Million PKR
Led two studies commissioned by the Planning Commission, examining CPEC’s impact on KP’s economic growth and its potential for socio-economic development through Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and rural connectivity.
6. Data Analyst at MOE Jordan by UNESCO.
I was seconded by UNESCO through the NORCAP Norwegian Humanitarian and Development Roster in 2020 for a short term assignment, training Jordanian MOE staff in Statistical Packages and Social Science Research.
1. Mediation & Peace Diplomacy
· Panelist and Moderator at the Peace Conference on Local Approaches to Preventing Violent Extremism, organized by SPADO, Islamabad.
· Organizer, Keynote Speaker, and Discussant at the International Conference on Marginalization and Social Exclusion in the Perspective of the Market Economy, Bara Gali.
· Lead Resource Person for International Summer School on Governance, Conflict, and Peace-building, Bara Gali, organized by UOP/Hanns Seidel Foundation.
· Lead Organizer for the International Conference on Post-Conflict Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Center for International Peace and Stability, NUST, in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation.
· Conflict Transformation Workshops, Delhi, India.
2. Humanitarian Policy, DRR & Conflict Analysis
· Appointed as Reviewer for the UNISDR Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Disaster Risk Reduction with reference to South Asia (2020).
· Food Security Cluster Coordination, SBPP – WFP/FAO, Stuttgart, Germany.
· Public Information & Reporting, SBPP – UNOCHA, Reykjavik, Iceland.
· Delivered Lead Lecture on Climate Change Induced Migration and Security, International Conference on Impacts of Climate Change, organized by UNDP and Institute of Strategic Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad.
· Research Grant Recipient, NORAD – Human Security in Practice.
· Fellowship – International Studies Association (ISA), U.S.
· Fellowship – Norwegian Association of Development Studies (NFU), Norway.
3. Institutional Capacity Development & Climate Governance
· Peer reviewer for the NETZERO Challenge Program (Code for Pakistan/WWF
· Member of the Provincial Task Force on Environment, Govt. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
· Finalist, HEC & World Bank’s Grand Challenge Fund for research on “Climatic and Non-Climatic Factors Affecting Afforestation & Forest Ecosystem Services in KP.”
· Lead engagements with provincial policy stakeholders and development actors on urban environment, livelihood recovery, and post-disaster rehabilitation.
4. Peer Reviews and Fellowships
· 9th Development Dialogue, International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), The Hague.
· Conference on Human Rights-based Approaches to International Development, University of Oslo.
· Peer Reviewer for Conflict, Security, and Development (King’s College London).
· Peer Reviewer for Social Science Quarterly (Southwestern Social Sc. Association, U.S.).
· Peer Reviewer for Journal Conflict, Security, and Development, Kings College London
· Peer Reviewer for Journal of Social Sciences Quarterly, US (W-category, ISI listed)
· Peer Reviewer for Humanitarian Policy Group, working papers.
· Peer Reviewer for the International Peace and Stability, NUST.
· Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Social Sciences.