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Download This Policy Brief provides empirical evidence on how corruption affects foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan. Despite the country’s persistently low Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score of 27, there is limited empirical research on the relationship between corruption and investment within Pakistan.…

Policy Brief by Iqra Bano Sohail 29/05/2025

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The Digital Battlefield: Regulating Cyber Warfare in International Law

Download Cyber warfare has emerged as a prominent method for states to pursue strategic objectives by targeting digital infrastructure, disrupting essential services, and spreading disinformation, all without engaging in traditional military action. These operations often evade attribution and accountability, complicating legal responses and…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 20/05/2025

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Exchange Rate Pass-Through to Consumer Prices in Pakistan: New Evidence From a VAR Analysis (2013-2023)

Download Exchange Rate Pass-Through (ERPT) refers to the degree to which changes in the exchange rate (ER) affect domestic prices of an economy. Since Pakistan’s economy has a considerable level of openness to international trade, the domestic price level is sensitive to external…

PAPER by IPRI 15/05/2025

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Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Job Displacement in Pakistan’s Industrial Sector

Download This study examines the increasing impact of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) on employment patterns in Pakistan's major economic sectors, such as manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, energy, construction, and services. As labour-intensive sectors make up the backbone of Pakistan's economy, AI adoption presents…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 15/05/2025

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India’s Failed Aggression: Pakistan’s Military Response And The Rise Of Regional Connectivity

Pakistan's decisive military response countered India's aggression, reinforced regional sovereignty, and highlighted the strength of Pakistan-China ties in promoting peace and connectivity India’s attempt to challenge Pakistan’s sovereignty has been countered by Pakistan’s impeccable defence. India, in a cowardly attempt, targeted mosques…

Policy Brief by Hajra Hashmi 15/05/2025

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The Role of Non State Actors in Pakistan’s Security Landscape

Download The term “Non-State Actors” (NSAs) remains ambiguous in international law, despite various interpretations by different scholars and entities. This ambiguity stems from the complex nature of NSAs, which gives rise to both conceptual and dynamic issues. NSAs have become a significant force…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 13/05/2025

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The Economic Consequences of Escalation: India’s War Ledger, May 7-10, 2025

Download Using a sectorally disaggregated Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model, inclusive of direct cost estimates for military assets, infrastructure damage, disrupted trade and service sector impacts, this study estimates that India's economy incurred at least $88.712 billion in realized losses over the four-day…

IPRI Books by IPRI 09/05/2025

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Pakistanʼs Energy Sector: Need for Strategic and Commercial Storages (Oil & Gas)

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Policy Brief by IPRI 08/05/2025

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Indo-Pak Standoff and Pakistan’s Response

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Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 08/05/2025

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Legal Case Against India’s Abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty

Download In recent days, there have been attempts to put legal flesh on the bones of India’s declared policy of holding the Indus Waters Treaty in “abeyance”. These initiatives have taken the form of seemingly coordinated published pieces by Indian authors that advance…

Impact of Corruption on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

The Digital Battlefield: Regulating Cyber Warfare in International Law

Exchange Rate Pass-Through to Consumer Prices in Pakistan: New Evidence From a VAR Analysis (2013-2023)

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Job Displacement in Pakistan’s Industrial Sector

India’s Failed Aggression: Pakistan’s Military Response And The Rise Of Regional Connectivity

The Role of Non State Actors in Pakistan’s Security Landscape

The Economic Consequences of Escalation: India’s War Ledger, May 7-10, 2025

Pakistanʼs Energy Sector: Need for Strategic and Commercial Storages (Oil & Gas)

Indo-Pak Standoff and Pakistan’s Response

Legal Case Against India’s Abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty

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