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PAPER by Siddique Humayun 16/01/2025

Leveraging IT to Reduce Government Footprint

Download This paper explores the transformative capability of Artificial Intelligence in modernising public governance, focusing on its role in overcoming operational inefficiencies in government offices in Pakistan. The potential of AI in bringing about efficiency, reducing costs, and improving service delivery is illustrated…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 10/01/2025

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Transforming Pakistan’s Development Landscape: Integrating Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) and Public Sector Development Projects (PSDP)

Download This study examines public-public partnerships (PPPs) and public sector development projects (PSDPs) in Pakistan’s development strategy, focusing on their strengths, weaknesses, and synergies. PPPs provide efficiency, innovation, and resource sharing, and they are ideal for infrastructure development, large-scale energy projects, and technology-driven…

Policy Brief by Ali Hamza 03/01/2025

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Fall of Assad Regime: Possible Scenarios for Syria’s Future

Download The opposition, comprising diverse factions with regional and international backing, has seized control of Damascus, marking a pivotal moment in Syria's prolonged civil war. Despite global calls for inclusive democracy, such as the Geneva Communique (2012) and UNSC Resolution 2254, conflicting interests…

Policy Brief by Tanzeela Khalil 26/12/2024

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U.S. Sanctions on Pakistani Entities

Download The imposition of missile and nuclear related sanctions by the US highlights a continuous pattern of targeting Pakistan’s strategic program while favoring India. It raises serious concerns about regional stability and the effectiveness of such sanctions. Pakistan emphasizes its commitment to credible…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 21/12/2024

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Policy Framework Analysis of New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-2030

Download The New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-2030 is an ambitious road map to transform the whole transportation sector from fossil fuel to electrification in Pakistan. It was designed by the Ministry of Industries and Production in order to curtail dangerous greenhouse gas emissions,…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 20/12/2024

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Role of Regulators in Economic Wellbeing: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

Download This Policy Brief examines the role of regulators in the economic well-being of Pakistan. It highlights that discussions in Pakistan often advocate for more regulations. However, these arguments lack clear empirical evidence. This Brief investigates whether regulations improve economic well-being in Pakistan…

Newspaper Article by Iqra Bano Sohail 13/12/2024

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The Algorithm of Death in Mideast

AI in military operations raises concerns over civilian safety, human rights, and compliance with international law. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive international regulations concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications. One concerning…

Newspaper Article by Siddique Humayun 13/12/2024

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A year of genocide

In July 2024, The Lancet published an article estimating that the total death count in Gaza since October 7th, 2023, could be "186,000 or even more”, citing a "conservative estimate of four indirect deaths per one direct death." That is nearly ten…

Newspaper Article by Siddique Humayun 13/12/2024

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Artificial Intelligence: Dawn of a new global order

The United States led the Tech Startup Race with more than 5,000 AI Startups in the country. If you search Artificial Intelligence on the internet, the first suggestion that comes up is “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humans.” Many questions, some…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 12/12/2024

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The Emergence of the “New Poor” in Pakistan: Causes, Consequences, and Policy Responses

Download Pakistan’s efforts to reduce poverty over the years have been reversed by COVID-19, introducing a new group of impoverished individuals classified as “New Poor, the segment of the population expected to become non-poor before COVID-19”. These individuals or households who previously maintained…

Leveraging IT to Reduce Government Footprint

Transforming Pakistan’s Development Landscape: Integrating Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) and Public Sector Development Projects (PSDP)

Fall of Assad Regime: Possible Scenarios for Syria’s Future

U.S. Sanctions on Pakistani Entities

Policy Framework Analysis of New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-2030

Role of Regulators in Economic Wellbeing: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

The Algorithm of Death in Mideast

A year of genocide

Artificial Intelligence: Dawn of a new global order

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