Career
He teaches political science at the Lahore University of Management Sciences. He is the band leader and spokesperson for the political music band named Laal. He is also one of the leaders of the Peoples Mazdoor Kissan Party.
He is the author of the book "The Class Structure of Pakistan" published by Oxford University Press.
He was involved with the theater in his teen years as an actor, director and producer. He graduated from Grinnell College, obtained a Masters from Sussex University and holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the School of Oriental and African Studies.
He has also taught Economics at The Lahore School of Economics.