Dr. Aneel Salman, Author at IPRI - Islamabad Policy Research Institute

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 16 hours ago

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India-EU FTA:Export Competitiveness and Strategic RebalancingKeyword: EU-FTA, India, tariff-reduction

Download The conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in January 2026 marks one of the most consequential developments in India’s trade policy architecture in over a decade. By granting preferential, near duty-free access to Indian exports particularly in textiles, apparel, leather,…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 06/01/2026

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Transition to a Cashless Economy in Islamabad, Pakistan: Trends, Drivers, and Impacts

Download This paper examines the rapid transition toward a cashless economy in Islamabad, Pakistan, driven by the expansion of digital financial infrastructure, policy reforms, and widespread adoption of instant payment systems such as Raast. Using national and city-level data, the study documents sharp…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 06/01/2026

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Mineral Resources and Economic Development in Pakistan: A Sectoral Analysis

Download Pakistan has an estimated $6 trillion worth of copper, gold, coal, chromite, antimony, and rare earth elements, among other minerals. However, the mineral sector contributes merely 2-3% to GDP and remains far below its potential. Applying the “Resource Curse” framework, this paper…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 06/01/2026

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An Essay on Why Multinational Corporations are Leaving Pakistan

Download This study explores the underlying factors behind the exit of multinational corporations (MNCs) from Pakistan and examines how macroeconomic volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and changing global corporate strategies influence this trend. Using firm-level data from the PSX and official statistics from the SBP,…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 06/01/2026

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Barriers to export expansions in Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical Sector: A Structural Analysis

Download The pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan is a very vital sector of the national healthcare and industrial development, but has structural and regulatory bottlenecks that restrict the growth of the pharmaceutical industry as well as competitiveness in exports. The lack of innovation and…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 04/11/2025

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An Appraisal of Pakistan’s Informal Economy: Causes, Patterns, and Socioeconomic Footprints

Download Informality remains a defining feature of Pakistan’s economy. It acts as an employment shock absorber. It however constrains fiscal growth and productivity levels. This study examines the scale, pattern, size, and structural implications of Pakistan’s informal economy. Based on data from the…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 22/10/2025

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Real Estate in Pakistan: Regulatory Barriers, Taxation Issues, and Pathways to Reform

Download Pakistan's real estate sector is the driver of economic development as it generates major contributions to GDP, jobs, and city and urban development. Despite expanding very quickly due to population growth, urbanisation, and foreign investments, the sector suffers from several important issues…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 21/10/2025

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Leveraging the AI Innovation Ecosystem to Enhance Service Quality and Customer Relationship Management in Pakistan’s Telecom Sector

Download Pakistan’s telecom sector, with over 200 million mobile subscribers and 150 million broadband users, contributes PKR 335 billion annually to the national exchequer in the form of direct taxation and PTA revenues. Despite high digital penetration, the industry struggles with reactive service…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 26/09/2025

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Behavioural Responses to Taxation and Laffer Curve: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

Download Pakistan faces one of the largest tax gaps in South Asia. Despite repeated tax reforms, the tax-to-GDP ratio has remained stagnant, undermining fiscal stability and limiting the country’s capacity to achieve its development goals. This study investigates how Pakistan can address its…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 19/09/2025

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A Blueprint for Pakistan’s Bioeconomy: Turning Resources into Resilience

Download Agriculture contributes 24 percent to Pakistan’s national economy and employs 37.4 percent of the workforce. Despite this strong agricultural base, the bioeconomy’s share in national output remains among the lowest globally. This shows a wide gap between the available bioeconomy resources and…

India-EU FTA:Export Competitiveness and Strategic RebalancingKeyword: EU-FTA, India, tariff-reduction

Transition to a Cashless Economy in Islamabad, Pakistan: Trends, Drivers, and Impacts

Mineral Resources and Economic Development in Pakistan: A Sectoral Analysis

An Essay on Why Multinational Corporations are Leaving Pakistan

Barriers to export expansions in Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical Sector: A Structural Analysis

An Appraisal of Pakistan’s Informal Economy: Causes, Patterns, and Socioeconomic Footprints

Real Estate in Pakistan: Regulatory Barriers, Taxation Issues, and Pathways to Reform

Leveraging the AI Innovation Ecosystem to Enhance Service Quality and Customer Relationship Management in Pakistan’s Telecom Sector

Behavioural Responses to Taxation and Laffer Curve: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

A Blueprint for Pakistan’s Bioeconomy: Turning Resources into Resilience

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