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

Download This study examines the underlying factors driving the persistence of Undocumented Oil Trade (UOT) in Pakistan, with a particular focus on the Pakistan-Iran border region. It argues that, despite a series of policy interventions by the Government of Pakistan, UOT remains a…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 27/06/2025

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An Anatomy of Pakistan’s Exchange Rate Regime

Download Proponents of a free-floating or market-driven ER regime have argued that distortionary CB interventions in the foreign exchange (FX) market alter the ER trajectory. Historically, evidence shows such interventions result in ER misalignment, eventually leading to the widening of the trade deficits…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 20/06/2025

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Realising the Promise of Service-Led Growth in Pakistan

Download This study examines the potential of Pakistan’s service sector to drive economic growth as the country faces declining manufacturing growth rates. As this shift aligns with global trends, the paper builds a case to confront structural and administrative inefficiencies within four key…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 20/06/2025

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AI Data Centers vs. Water Sustainability in Pakistan

Download Pakistan’s move to allocate 2,000 MW for AI data centers represents a major step forward to drive digital growth and foreign investment. However, this expansion may significantly strain the already stressed water resources. The issue persists due to over-dependence on groundwater, climate…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 02/06/2025

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

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.…

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 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…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 17/04/2025

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Free Trade Agreements: A Bridge or a Burden for Pakistan Economy

Download 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…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 17/04/2025

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Role of Industrial Structural Output in Pakistan Economy

Download 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…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 24/03/2025

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Tariff Rationalisation in Pakistan

Download 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…

Determinants of Undocumented Oil Trade in Pakistan: A Multinomial Logit Approach

An Anatomy of Pakistan’s Exchange Rate Regime

Realising the Promise of Service-Led Growth in Pakistan

AI Data Centers vs. Water Sustainability in Pakistan

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

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

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

Free Trade Agreements: A Bridge or a Burden for Pakistan Economy

Role of Industrial Structural Output in Pakistan Economy

Tariff Rationalisation in Pakistan

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