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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…

PAPER 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…

Policy Brief by Khadija Almus Khanum 04/12/2024

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Pak-Afghan Border: An International Law Perspective

Download The Durand Line is a 2,640 km (1,640 miles) international boundary separating Pakistan and Afghanistan in South Asia. This border has not only shaped the geopolitical landscape of South Asia but has also led to enduring tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The…

Policy Brief by Hajra Hashmi 19/11/2024

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NAVIGATING CURRENCY EXCHANGE: THE INTERPLAY OF MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING

Download Money laundering and terrorism financing are intricately connected to one another. Money laundering refers to the processing and movement of money or assets of illegal origin stemming from criminal activity. Terrorism financing is the raising, moving and using of funds to support…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 19/11/2024

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CENTRAL ASIAN TRADE, QTTA AND TIR CONVENTION

Download Central Asia is a region of immense importance for Pakistan concerning transit trade. If routes are compared which provide access to Central Asian Republics through Iran and Afghanistan, the route through China is comparatively shorter and politically stable. Therefore, Pakistan signed the…

Policy Brief by Iqra Bano Sohail 06/11/2024

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Israel’s Military Use of AI to Facilitate Genocide and its International Consequences

Download The ongoing conflict in Gaza has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive international regulations concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications, particularly regarding the potential for human rights violations. One concerning manifestation of this issue is the emergence of…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 25/10/2024

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Narcotic Trafficking in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

Download Narcotics trafficking and drug abuse have been eroding Pakistan’s economy and society for a long time and have become a growing concern. Despite maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against all types and forms of drugs, Pakistan has not been able to eliminate the…

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

Pak-Afghan Border: An International Law Perspective

NAVIGATING CURRENCY EXCHANGE: THE INTERPLAY OF MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING

CENTRAL ASIAN TRADE, QTTA AND TIR CONVENTION

Israel’s Military Use of AI to Facilitate Genocide and its International Consequences

Narcotic Trafficking in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

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