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

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

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…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 24/02/2025

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Analysis of Pakistan Policy Guidelines for Carbon Markets-2024

Download 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…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 21/02/2025

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Use of AI in FBR to Increase Revenue

Download Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) faces persistent challenges in tax collection, with the country's tax-to-GDP ratio stagnating at 10%—well below the global average of 15–20%. This shortfall is worsened by a largely informal economy (comprising nearly 70% of economic activity), widespread…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 10/01/2025

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Transforming Pakistan’s Development Landscape: Integrating Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) and Public Sector Development Projects (PSDP)

Download This study examines public-public partnerships (PPPs) and public sector development projects (PSDPs) in Pakistan’s development strategy, focusing on their strengths, weaknesses, and synergies. PPPs provide efficiency, innovation, and resource sharing, and they are ideal for infrastructure development, large-scale energy projects, and technology-driven…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 21/12/2024

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Policy Framework Analysis of New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-2030

Download The New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-2030 is an ambitious road map to transform the whole transportation sector from fossil fuel to electrification in Pakistan. It was designed by the Ministry of Industries and Production in order to curtail dangerous greenhouse gas emissions,…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 20/12/2024

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Role of Regulators in Economic Wellbeing: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

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…

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 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…

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

Role of Industrial Structural Output in Pakistan Economy

Tariff Rationalisation in Pakistan

Analysis of Pakistan Policy Guidelines for Carbon Markets-2024

Use of AI in FBR to Increase Revenue

Transforming Pakistan’s Development Landscape: Integrating Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) and Public Sector Development Projects (PSDP)

Policy Framework Analysis of New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-2030

Role of Regulators in Economic Wellbeing: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

Narcotic Trafficking in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

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