Sohaib was born and grew up in Pakistan. He holds a Masters degree in Economics and Finance from International Islamic University, Islamabad and has worked for three years as Relationship Manager in commercial financing department of Askari Bank Limited, Pakistan. Presently, he is based in Germany and pursuing Masters of Public Policy from Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, Erfurt. His areas of interest and specialization include international political economy, international affairs, and European public policy. He loves swimming, cricket and football.