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

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

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…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 22/10/2024

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Strategic Guidelines for Pakistan-Russia Cooperation

Download Pakistan and Russia have made significant progress in defence, economic, and geopolitical cooperation since the early 2000s. The bilateral relations have improved ever since Pakistan’s active commitment to fight terrorism. The key developments include foreign ministers' meetings, defence collaborations, and Russia's support…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 21/09/2024

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Is the United States a Self-Perceived Superpower?

Download The notion that the United States of America (U.S.A.) is a self-proclaimed superpower is complex and multifaceted. While the U.S. has undeniable strengths, various factors, including military ambiguities that have influenced globalisation in the post-9/11 era - particularly its unilateralism in an…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 12/09/2024

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Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA): Significance and Opportunities for Pakistan

Download The Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA) holds significant potential for enhancing Pakistan's investment climate and attracting greater Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This agreement, encompassing nearly 130 WTO members, seeks to simplify administrative procedures, strengthen anti-corruption measures, and promote responsible business conduct,…

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

Strategic Guidelines for Pakistan-Russia Cooperation

Is the United States a Self-Perceived Superpower?

Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA): Significance and Opportunities for Pakistan

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