Waqas Shair holds the position of a Lecturer at Minhaj University in Lahore, Pakistan. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy degree at the esteemed University of the Punjab, Pakistan. The primary focus of his research lies in the fields of Labour Economics, International Economics, Development Economics, and Applied Microeconomics. He has authored research papers and contributed to book chapters in esteemed international journals. Additionally, he has written various newspaper columns on contemporary economic issues, which have been published in reputable newspapers such as "The Nation," "Daily Times," and "Global Village Space."