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This Policy Brief examines the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on Pakistan’s trade performance. It highlights that, over the years, Pakistan has concentrated on increasing the number of FTAs. However, there is inadequate empirical evidence to determine whether these FTAs have…
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This Paper explores the significance of industrial structural output for Pakistan’s economy focusing on GDP analysis. This may be about the mixed fortunes of the industrial sector, where sub-sectors like small-scale manufacturing and construction are relatively healthy whereas Large-scale manufacturing and…
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Tariff rationalisation is crucial for Pakistan's economic transformation, promoting export competitiveness, industrial efficiency, and trade integration. Pakistan's overdependence on high tariffs as a source of revenue has resulted in an anti-export bias, increasing the cost of production, deterring foreign investment, and…
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The rapid advancement of deepfake technology has introduced unprecedented challenges in modern warfare, particularly in the realms of deception, disinformation, and psychological operations. Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deepfakes generate hyper-realistic yet fabricated digital content, making them a powerful…
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Due to their integral role in the preservation of natural resources, dams are prime targets for terrorist attacks. Along with the ‘traditional’ threat to the physicality of the structures themselves, a new, potentially more destructive threat has emerged: that of a cyber…
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Press Release – February 28th, 2025
ISLAMABAD: On February 28, 2025, the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), in collaboration with the Research Society of International Law (RSIL) and the International Law Association (ILA), Italy, hosted a webinar titled "AI Governance: A…
PRESS RELEASE, February 12, 2025
The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) organized a two-day training program, the School for Policy and Strategic Analytics, to provide policymakers, researchers, and professionals with analytical tools for policy evaluation and strategic decision-making. The program aimed…
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The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 was Pakistan’s initial effort to combat cybercrime. Recently, it has been updated through the 2025 amendment to address the rapidly evolving digital landscape. This amendment aims to modernize the legal framework, equipping the state…
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Pakistan's Policy Guidelines for Carbon Markets – 2024 are a critical step towards the application of carbon credits and emissions trading to fulfil the country's climate goals and achieve sustainable development objectives. The policy is consistent with the Paris Agreement and seeks…
