NATIONAL INFLUENCERS

Shaping the Future through Strategic Influence

About us

National Influencers is a non-partisan think tank based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, dedicated to fostering informed dialogue and effective communication. We aim to influence public opinion through rigorous research and strategic outreach, ultimately benefiting society by promoting well-grounded ideas over unfounded beliefs. Our research and outreach efforts have successfully shaped public discourse, leading to informed policy recommendations and societal benefits.

our mission

National Influencers aims at promoting a limited responsible government in Pakistan under the rule of law that protects life, liberty and fundamental rights of its individual citizens equally without any discrimination.

Our vision

To promote a free, responsible and prosperous society in Pakistan.

core values

Our guiding philosophy is based on the values of limited government, rule of law, individual freedom and private initiative.

The Evolution of National Influencers:

Established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a non-partisan think tank, National Influencers emerged in response to the growing need for clarity in the climate of opinion. Our foundation rests on the commitment to rigorous research and effective communication, aiming to foster informed discourse and policymaking based on evidence rather than conjecture. Over the years, we have advocated for thoughtful engagement with pressing societal issues.

National Influencers has dedicated itself to bridging gaps in public understanding through the promotion of ideas rooted in historical context. Our initiatives have been pivotal in shaping policy recommendations that are not mere wish lists, but actionable frameworks that serve the community. From its inception, National Influencers has focused on enhancing the quality of public debates and policymaking in Pakistan through research and outreach efforts.

Our Advisory board

Dr. Khadija Shams

Chairperson, Economics SBBWU

Associate Professor at SBBWU, Studied PhD in Economics at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Adnan Jalil

CEO Al-Jabran Enterprises

Former minister for Industries, Commerce and Technical Eduacation, Khyber Pakhtukhwa

Atif Shehzad

CEO, Makkah Agency

Mr. Atif Shehzad, CEO of Makkah Agency, a renowned entrepreneur from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Jackson Trevino

Senior Vice President

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Our team

Muhammad Sulaiman
Founder and Chief Executive
A free market expert with over 10 years of experience in the private sector. He conducted extensive research on the role of markets in promoting economic growth and development, with a particular focus on the impact of government policies on market efficiency.
Afaq Ahmad
Web Devolper
Studies MSc Data science and Cybersecurity at London South Bank University.
Ayesha Gul
Deputy Director
A free Market Expert with over 4 years of experience in the private sector. She is a public speaker and has given talks and lectures and shared her ideas and insight with the policy makers buiness leaders, students and the general public.
Jessica
Design Lead
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Meet our research Team

Dr. Muhammad Junaid

Dr. Muhammad Junaid holds a PhD in entrepreneurship from the University of Essex, UK. He has Twenty years of teaching, research and administrative experience aided by strong IT and business background. He has designed, implemented and evaluated various developmental projects specifically for youth engagement, poverty reduction, community engagement and livelihoods development. His post- PhD research and training focused on the issue of employability skills and designing administrating training programs aimed at addressing the issue of unemployed graduates in Pakistan through entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.

Dr. Dervaish Khan

Dr. Dervaish Khan studies Ph.D from Western Michigan University, Michigan, USA (2018) in Political Science (Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and Government and Politics in Pakistan). His research Interest are Social Movements; Civil Society; The Politics of Counterhegemony; Democratic Theory; Institutionalism; Public Policy; Pashtun Nationalism in Pakistan; Methods, (primarily) Qualitative.

Atteq Ur Rehman

Atteq Ur Rehman earned a Master degree in Economics at Comsats university Islamabad by getting a fully funded scholarship, He possess solid foundation in economic principles and research methodologies. He has honed his skills in data analysis, using tools such as MS Office, Stata, and EViews. His dissertation on the "Impact of Foreign Debt on Pakistan's Economy (GDP)" exemplifies his ability to conduct thorough research and provide insightful analysis.

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