Dean Social Science /Associate Professor (Health Management & Economics)
Dr. Tariq Mahmood Ali has served in public sector in various capacities over spanning of twenty-seven years. He has also vast teaching experience both at university and college level. Dr. Ali has experience in undergraduate, graduate and post graduate teaching and research. He has taught at the reputed universities in Pakistan including FUUAST, NUML University, Quaid-i-Azam University, COMSATS University, and Health Services Academy, Islamabad. His areas of interest are:
Dr. Tariq Mahmood Ali has served in public sector in various capacities over spanning of more than twenty years. He has also vast teaching experience both at university and college level. Dr. Ali has experience in undergraduate, Graduate and post graduate teaching and research. He has taught at the reputed universities in Pakistan including FUUAST, NUML University, Quaid-i-Azam University, COMSATS University, and Health Services Academy, Islamabad. His areas of interest are:
• Health Economics and Health Financing, Social Health Protection, Health Policy,
• Macroeconomic, Economic Development and Economic Growth, Empirical Methods, Technological Change
• Project Management, Human Resource for Health, Health Indicators, Public Policy, Planning and Development Currently, Dr. Tariq Mahmood Ali is working as National Coordinator of mega project of One Health. I am also working as Dean (Social Sciences) at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding Institute), Islamabad. He has also been working as Associate Professor (Health Economics) at HSA, since February, 2022. He has worked as Registrar at HSA from June 2022 to January 2024 and Assistant Professor (Health Economics) at HSA from July 2020 to February 2022. He has worked as Project Coordinator (2019-2020) and Research Officer (2009-2019) at PCST, Islamabad. Dr. Ali has designed and developed the Curriculum for BS, MS, and PhD (Health Economics) programme. These programmes have been approved by the Curriculum Committee and Academic Council of HAS and consequently, approved by HEC. These programs would be commenced for the first time in Pakistan from Fall 2022 at HSA. He has been won the competitive research grant of amount $3000 US Dollar from STEPI, Korea in 2017. He has won research grant (PC-I of cost Rs.65 million (2022), PC-II of cot 20 million (2023), Cost of Rs. 56 million (2024) and cost of Rs. 230 million (2024) through PSDP, Government of Pakistan and developed five PC-Is which has been submitted to Ministry of Health for approval in forthcoming PSDP. He is working as a Project Director for PSDP projects the PC-I entitled “Need Assessment of Health Human Resources for Driving Innovation and Achieving SDGs 2030” at a total cost Rs. 65.036 million (18 Months). He is also working as Project Director for PSDP projects PC-I entitled “Strengthen of Health Service Academy, Islamabad.” Cost Rs.348.4 million. He is member of Senate, Syndicate, Academic Council and different management committees of HSA.
As WHO consultant PC-1 for Viral Hepatitis (Rs 350 million USD) was developed and reviewed for Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC), subsequently was approved Planning Commission He is also working as Social Health protection advisor and research excellence expert under GFA consultant Group to execute GIZ Support to Social Protection – Social Health Protection project (Cost EUR 100,000.00) is to support the government counterparts in charge of social protection and social health protection conceptualise and implement policies and initiatives that show qualitative value next to the quantitative goals put in place.
40 Students have been completed MS Public Health under his supervision, while 15 MS and 7 PhD students working under his supervision HSA did Third Party Validation (TPV) of Sehat Sahulat Programe (SSP) which is flagship programme of Government of Pakistan provide health 42.37 million families @cost 173.5 billion rupee. One of the key members of the project team as social health protection expert/specialist and health economist
Dr. Ali has fanatic academic record. He has first division in whole academic career. He has a Bachelor degree in stat, math, economics, an M.Sc in economics and a PhD in economics from University of Manchester, UK and FUUAST, Islamabad, Pakistan. He has been awarded scholarship by HEC to complete his PhD research work at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MioIR), University of Manchester UK.
He has got specialized training on evaluation of Science and Technology Policies at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, University of Manchester, UK, 2017. He has published 22 research papers in international and national peer reviewed journals. He has presented four research papers in international conference as a speaker and attended many conferences as a participant. His name is present in the list of “Productive Scientists
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1.WHO Consultant-HIV and Viral Hepatitis under Communication Diseases Department Project in Pakistan (350 million USD )…..(15-04-2024 to 15-06-2024)
• Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC), developed PC-1 for Viral Hepatitis and it was reviewed at the Planning Commission and subsequently referred back to the Ministry with major revision and up-gradation.
• Conduct a review of existing PC-1 for Viral Hepatitis C elimination, in light of comments / feedback received from planning commission and develop a plan to address the comments;
• Carry out consultations with partners and key stakeholders, including the provincial hepatitis control programs;
• Address the comments raised by the planning commission and update the technical part of the PC-1 based on relevant consultations
• Develop an additional module for hepatitis prevention for inclusion in revised PC-1;
• Present the feedback received from the planning commission at a national TAG meeting and develop consensus on proposed solutions / responses;
• Review and revise the financial component of PC1;
• Review and revise the performance framework of PC1;
• Submit a final version of PC1 after addressing the comments received from the planning commission, and subsequent from the provincial hepatitis control programs to the ministry.
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2. GIZ Support to Social Protection – Social Health Protection
Continue Presently, he is working as Social Health protection advisor and research excellence expert under GFA consultant Group to execute GIZ Support to Social Protection – Social Health Protection project is to support the government counterparts in charge of social protection and social health protection conceptualize and implement policies and initiatives that show qualitative value next to the quantitative goals put in place.
Following are the task under said project. – Social Health protection advisor and research excellence expert.
– Communication with universities and advice on selection of stakeholders for research hub
– Identification of topic for operational research based on current needs and trends of SP/SHP in Pakistan.
– Share experience of academic research in the area of SP/SHP in Pakistan as well and lesson
learned.
– Advice to national universities across research process.
– Discussion with political partners and decision makers.
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3. Percentage of Migrants Among Ever Registered PLHIV in Pakistan (Continue)
In collaboration with SPEAK Trust, 2022
• Provide assistance in finalizing the research project by SPEAK Trust.
• Give technical inputs to SPEAK’s research officer for the entirety of research.
• Overview the analysis, findings and, other research procedures making sure they a viable and valid.
• Facilitate SPEAK Trust in mobilizing contacts for research interviews and other possible processes related to research.
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4. Third Party Validation (TPV) of Sehat Sahulat Programme (SSP)
Completed HSA did Third Party Validation (TPV) of Sehat Sahulat Programe (SSP) which is flagship programme of Government of Pakistan provide health 42.37 million families @cost 173.5 billion rupee. One of the key member of the project team as social health protection expert/specialist and health economist.
Avail $3000 US Dollar from STEPI, Korea “Technological Achievements and Economic Development:
The Significance of Technological Achievement Gap in Selected East and South Asian Countries”
• Cost Rs. 65.036 million project entitled “Need Assessment of Health Human Resources for Driving
Innovation and Achieving SDGs 2030”
• Cost Rs.348.4 million PC-I entitled “Strengthen of Health Service Academy, Islamabad.” Prepared
budget for USAID Project for financially year 2021 -2022
• Cost Rs. 20.00 million project entitled “Construction of New Academic Block, Health Service
Academy”
• Cost Rs. 230 million (24 months PC-I entitled “One Health Workforce Development and
Coordination Supporting Pandemic Readiness”
24 hrs training on Evaluation of Science and Technology Policies 24th – 26th May 2017(Executive Course), at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, University of Manchester, UK, 201
40 hrs training on The Art of Foresight and Horizon Scanning (Anticipating, Recommending and Transforming Research and Innovation Futures), 26th June -30th June 2017 at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, University of Manchester, UK, 2017
Diploma in Pharmacy (Registered in Register ‘B’), 2010, Punjab Pharmacy Council, Lahore
Diploma in Dental Hygiene, Two Years, College of Medical Technology, PIMS, Islamabad
Diploma in Homeopathic Medical System (DHMS), Four Years, National Council for Homeopathy, Pakistan
Diploma in Dispensing of Drug, Punjab Medical Faculty, Lahore
Diploma in Computer Sciences, Two Years, Rawalpindi College of Computer Science, Rawalpindi
Certificate in Networking & Administration, CTI, Rawalpindi
Certificate in MS Access, Pakistan Computer Bureau, Islamabad
Certificate in SQL-Server, Pakistan Computer Bureau, Islamabad
Certificate in CorelDraw, Pakistan Computer Bureau, Islamabad
Certificate in Physiotherapy, WHO, Pakistan
Certificate in ECG, WHO, Pakistan
MS Office (MS. Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point)
Data Base Software (MS Access)
Excellent Skill in using MS Excel
Application: Oxmetrics, Eviews, Stata
Excellent speaker, debater & compare, have awarded first & second position in many competitions of schools & colleges and university level
Player of Badminton
Communication-Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with colleagues and students during labs, tutorials and lectures.
Flexibility and adaptability -to meet workload requirements
Team work- collaborated with colleagues during teaching and assisting and in research projects.
Presentation-have the ability to contribute to project reports and technical presentation to industrial and academic research group.
Analytical-developed analytical skills during data collection and management for research purpose and ability to contribute to course or method improvement.
Title of Conference/Workshop/Seminar | Organizer Name | Location | Date | Sponsoring Agency |
Consultative Workshop University-Industry Collaborative Interactions Policy and Practical Implications for Pakistan | Pakistan Council for Science and Technology | Islamabad Hotel, G-6,Civic Centre (Melody Market),Islamabad | 04-01-2017 | University of Manchester, UK |
One-day Consultative Workshop Policies for Creating Enabling Environment for Encouraging Problem-Solving Research | Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Sector G-5/2, Islamabad | Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 3-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad | 11-06-2015 | IRP, Lahore + PCST, Islamabad |
International Conference on Climate Change and Plant Ecology, | Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Sector G-5/2, Islamabad | NUST, Islamabad | 04-11-2013 | Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Sector |
Conference/Workshop/Seminar Attended
Title of Conference/Workshop/Seminar | Organizer Name | Venue | Date | Nature of Participation |
Two Days National Conference on Building Knowledge Based Economy in Pakistan: Learning from Best Practices | School of Economics, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. | School of Economics, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. | 16-08-2018 | Contributor |
Two Days National Conference on Building Knowledge Based Economy in Pakistan: Learning from Best Practices | Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) in Collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), Germ | Serena Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan | 19-09-2015 | Contributor |
4th International Research Conference on Economics, Business and Social Sciences (4th IRC 2019-MY Chapter) “Inclusive Business, Innovation, Society and Economic Growth | Putra Business School, Malaysia and Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan. | Mini Auditorium 2, Putra Business School, UPM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | December 18-19, 2019 | Contributor |
Teaching Experience (Post Graduate and Graduate Level) at University
From 15-07-2020 to date, Assistant Professor (Economics) at Health Services Academy, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination, Islamabad
From 01-04-2019 to date, Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty Member) at Federal Urdu University of Arts and Science and Technology, Islamabad.
From 02-09-2019 to date, Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty Member) at COMSAT University, Islamabad.
From 17-02-2020 to date, Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty Member) at National University of Modern Language, Islamabad,
Teaching Experience (Undergraduate Level)
From 01- 04-2002 to date, Lecturer, Teaching undergraduate classes at Ali Academy, I-10/1, Islamabad
1. Tariq Bashir and Tariq Mahmood Ali (2016), “Considering Local Dimensions in Building Knowledge- Based Economy in Pakistan”, Paper was presented by Dr. Tariq Bashir in Two Days National Conference on Building Knowledge Based Economy in Pakistan: Learning from Best Practices, Organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) in Collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), Germany (Pakistan Office), September 9-10, 2015, Serena Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan
2. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Khaleel Malik, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, (2018), “Impact of Research & Development and Innovation on Economic Growth and Development”, Paper was presented by Tariq Mahmood Ali, at one day International Conference Emerging Issues in the Economy of Pakistan: Challenges & Opportunities, organized by School of Economics, August 16, 2018, Quaid-e-Azam University,
Islamabad, Pakistan.
3. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Khaleel Malik, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, An Instrument for Measuring National Readiness and Capacity to Participate in Global Knowledge Base Economy, 4th International Research Conference on Economics, Business and Social Sciences, (4th IRC 2019-MY Chapter)
“Inclusive Business, Innovation, Society and Economic Growth, Putra Business School, Malaysia and Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan., December 18-19, 2019, Mini Auditorium 2, Putra Business School, UPM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Khaleel Malik, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, Impact of Science Technology and Innovation (STI) On Economic Growth and Development, A Case Study: Pakistan, 4th International Research Conference on Economics, Business and Social Sciences (4th IRC 2019-MY Chapter), “Inclusive Business, Innovation, Society and Economic Growth, Putra Business School, Malaysia and Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan. December 18-19, 2019, Mini Auditorium 2, Putra Business School, UPM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Sidra Ishfaq, and Abdul Hameed, The Impact of Health Expenditures on Economic Growth in Selected South East Asian Countries, 13th international Public Health
Conference, Shaping Health Care Through Evidence: Pioneering Solution for Disease Prevention and Control organised by Health Services Academy, Islamabad, 12th and 13th December, 2023
6. Sidra Ishfaq, Tariq Mahmood Ali, “Bridging the Gap: Women’s Empowerment as a Pathway to Reducing Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditures, Catastrophic Health Expenditures, and
Impoverishment in Pakistan”. in Sixth International Conference on Applied Development Economics on 15-16 August 2024 at Lahore School of Economics, Lahore, on 15-16 August, 2024.
Articles in News Papers: Opinions, Blogs and Commentary
1. Pak health financing landscape, February 18, 2025, Pakistan Observer
2. History of Pakistan’s lending from IMF, February 15, 2025, Pakistan Observer
3. Investing in family planning, February 3, 2025, Pakistan Observer
4. Health expenditure situation in Pakistan, January 31, 2025, Pakistan Observer
5. Reviving Pakistan’s STI ecosystem, January 23, 2025, Pakistan Observer
6. Economic burden of undernutrition in Pakistan, January 18, 2025, Pakistan Observer
7. Diabetes in Pakistan, December 31, 2024, Pakistan Observer
8. Investment in public health: A game changer for Pakistan, December 26, 2024, Pakistan Observer
9. One health workforce development, December 21, 2024, Pakistan Observer
10. Zoonotic outbreaks & one health approach, December 17, 2024, Pakistan Observer
11. Zoonotic outbreaks & one health approach, December 15, 2024, Pakistan Observer
12. Overview of one health & zoonotic outbreaks, November 5, 2024, Pakistan Observer
13. Overview of one health & zoonotic outbreaks, October 10, 2024, Pakistan Observer
14. Human health perspective on one health and zoonotic outbreaks, September 24, 2024, Pakistan Observer
15. Human health perspective on one health and zoonotic outbreaks, September 21, 2024, Pakistan Observer
• PC-I entitled “Need Assessment of Health Human Resources for Driving Innovation and Achieving SDGs 2030” – The PC-I entitled “Need Assessment of Health Human Resources for Driving Innovation and Achieving SDGs 2030” at a total cost Rs. 65.036 million (18 Months) was approved by DDWP on 6th May 2021.
• PC-I entitled “Strengthen of Health Service Academy, Islamabad.” – Extension of the PC-I entitled “Strengthen of Health Service Academy, Islamabad.” Prepared budget for USAID Project for financially year 2021 -2023 Cost Rs.348.4 million
• PC-II entitled “Construction of New Academic Block at Health Services Academy” – PC-I has been prepared in collaboration with PWD Department at a total cost Rs. 20 million (6 months) and submitted to Ministry”
• PC-I entitled “One Health Workforce Development and Coordination Supporting Pandemic
Readiness” – PC-I has been prepared of total cost Rs. 230 million (24 months) and submitted to Ministry for inclusion in forthcoming DDDWP
• PC-I entitled “Establishment of I Campuses at Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar” – PC-I has been prepared of total cost Rs. 600 million (36 months) and submitted to Ministry for inclusion in forthcoming DDDWP
• PC-I entitled “Economic Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance” – PC-I has been prepared of total cost Rs. 59 million (24 months) and submitted to Ministry for inclusion in forthcoming DDDWP
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• Development of Curriculum of BS, MS and PhD (Health Management & Economics)
• Preparation of Year Book of I (2019 -2020)
• Preparation of Document for onward transmission to the MNHSR&C on the following topic – Establishment of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) Cell In Ministries / Division – Preparation of document Unleashing the South Asian Century Through Human Capital For All
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– Working group for preparation of five-year plan for socioeconomic development of Gilgit
Baltistan -health sector
• COVID-19 Responsive and other Natural Calamities Control programme (Health Component) – Comprehensive document on COVID-19 Responsive and other Natural Calamities Control
programme (Health Component) was prepared and after the approval of VC, I sent to Ministry.
• Three Years Performance of the Government, August 2018 – August 2021 – Comprehensive document of Three Years Performance of the Government, August 2018– August
2021 was prepared and sent to the MNHR&C after approval of VC, I.
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(20-02-2025 to date)
National Coordinator (OHWFD) (PPS-9) / Associate Professor (Health Economics) / Dean Social Sciences (BS-21) / at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding Institute), Islamabad
The National Coordinator responsible to: – Oversees project implementation, ensures workforce development for pandemic readiness, coordinates stakeholders, manages strategic planning, monitors progress, ensures policy compliance, and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration. They also lead capacity-building initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and report on project outcomes to support national health security goals.
(15-01-2024 to 19-02-20225)
Dean Social Sciences (BS-21) / Associate Professor (Health Economics) at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding Institute), Islamabad – The Dean leads faculty growth in teaching and research, develops policies for quality education, expands student enrollment, fosters interdisciplinary research, ensures strategic planning, collaborates with HSA senior management, and contributes to teaching, research, and administration for the university’s effective operation.
(23-06-2022 to 15-01-2024)
Registrar / Associate Professor (Health Economics) (BS-20) at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding
Institute), Islamabad
The Registrar shall be a full-time officer of the I and shall – – be administrative head of secretariat of the HSA and be responsible for provision of secretarial
support to the Authorities of the HSA; – be custodian of common seal and academic records of the HSA; – maintain a register of registered graduates in the prescribed manner; – supervise process of election, appointment or nomination of members to various Authorities and
other bodies in the prescribed manner; and perform such other duties as may be prescribed
(07-02-2022 to 22-06-2022)
Associate Professor (Health Economics) (BS-20) at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding Institute), Islamabad – Assist establishing a Department of Health Management & Economics (HME) at HSA – Revise and develop Health Management & Economics (HME) Courses and Curriculum and – Development of new degree courses in the field of Health Management & Economics (HME) including in-service training. – Teaching in Health Economics and Management (HEM) degree and short courses including in service training and Supervises graduate and post graduate students in the I – Participates in over-all planning and management of courses in the Department of Health Management & Economics (HME) and Maintains ethical responsibilities of a researcher and teacher as per universal guidelines and guards the Intellectual Property Rights .
(07-02-2022 to date)
Chairperson / Head of Department (HOD), Health Economics and Management at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding Institute), Islamabad – The Head of the Department of Health Economics and Management ensures the integration of economic principles and efficient management in healthcare. Responsibilities include strategic & planning, financial oversight, policy development, operational efficiency, research, collaboration, quality improvement, team leadership, public engagement, and continuous learning to enhance
healthcare delivery and sustainability.
(15-07-2020 to 06-02-2022)
Assistant Professor (Health Economics) (BS-19) at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding Institute), Islamabad – Designed and developed BS, MS, and PhD (Health Economics) programme. – The programmes have been approved by the Curriculum Committee and Academic Council of HSA and consequently, approved by HEC. – These programs would be commenced for the first time in Pakistan from Fall 2022 at HSA.
01-07-2022 to date ———–→ Continue Project Director (NAHHR) at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding Institute), Islamabad – Working as Project Director of the project entitled “Need Assessment of Health Human Resources for Driving Innovation and Achieving SDGs 2030” at a total cost Rs. 65.036 million. – Overall supervision of technical and administrative and financial matters of Project
(01-07-2022 to 30-09-2023) ———→ Completed
Project Director (SHSA) at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding Institute), Islamabad – Working as Project Director of the PC-I entitled “Strengthen of Health Service Academy,
Islamabad.” Prepared budget for USAID Project for financially year 2021 -2022 Cost Rs.348.4
million. – Overall supervision of technical and administrative and financial matters of Project
(01-07-2024 to 20-02-2025) ———–→ Continue
Project Director (OH) at Health Services Academy (Degree Awarding Institute), Islamabad – Working as Project Director of the project entitled “One Health Workforce Development and
Coordination -Towards Pandemic Readiness” at a total Cost: Rs.230.92 million – Overall supervision of technical and administrative and financial matters of Project
(01-10-2019 to 14-07-2020)
Project Coordinator (BS-19) at Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and
Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan – Will report to the management of PCST – Overall supervision of technical and administrative matters of Project under the guidance of
Chairman, PCST – Will liaison with R&D / S&T Organization academia and industry for data collection – To organize meeting workshop ant provincial and or regional level with focal persons to discuss data collection strategies for the execution of the project. – To prepare project completion report
(21-05-2009 to 30-09-2019)
Research Officer (BS-17), Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, – Coordinate with Senior/Principal Research Officers to set objectives and lead research aligned with organizational strategy. – Develop STI policy documents. – Conduct data collection, management, advanced analysis, and reporting. – Apply behavioral coding, screening, and assessment skills as needed. – Interpret findings, provide recommendations, and translate literature into reviews, models, and practice improvements.
(01-03-2002 to 20-05-2009)
JCO, Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, – To look after the Technical/ Scientific materials / reports / research studies Collection of Statistical Data, compilation of records (data received from different S&T and R&D organizations of Pakistan time to time in database and updated & manage the database.