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Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 31/07/2025

Does Pakistan have an option other than the IMF?

Download Pakistan received USD7 billion in the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in the 25th arrangement of the IMF. Since independence, Pakistan has received financial assistance from the IMF twenty-five times, resulting in temporary short-term stability. However, the austerity measures proposed by these programs…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 25/07/2025

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Supplemental Award in Indus Waters Case – No Legal Basis for India’s “Abeyance”

The Award reinforced the view that India’s unilateral actions were inconsistent with the established legal mechanisms of the historic water-sharing arrangement.

Policy Brief by IPRI 22/07/2025

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Legal Implications of India’s Military UAV Operations Over Pakistan

Download The recent escalation triggered by the Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir had been marked by a series of aggressive Indian military operations, carried out under the pretext of countering alleged threats from Pakistan. Despite the lack of credible…

Policy Brief by Hajra Hashmi 18/07/2025

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The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts for Timely Judgement

Download The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s March 2025 decision in Ishfaq Ahmed vs. Mushtaq Ahmed marks a defining moment in the digital evolution of Pakistan’s judiciary. Acknowledging the need for systemic reform in the face of overwhelming case backlogs, especially in the lower…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 11/07/2025

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Implications of a Premature Trade Liberalisation in Pakistan

Download This Policy Brief explores the implications of a premature trade liberalisation in Pakistan. It highlights that Pakistan’s economy faces recurring balance of payments crises, foreign exchange shortages, limited export diversification, and weak domestic demand. Collectively, these structural vulnerabilities pose a significant risk…

Policy Brief by IPRI 11/07/2025

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Update-3 Indo-Pak Standoff and Pakistan’s Response – Copy

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Policy Brief by IPRI 11/07/2025

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Update-2 Indo-Pak Standoff and Pakistan’s Response

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Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 25/06/2025

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Purported “Abeyance” of The Indus Waters Treaty – Legal Options on The Way Forward

Download In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India baselessly alleged Pakistan’s involvement and unilaterally declared the Indus Waters Treaty, 1960 (“IWT”) to be held in “abeyance.” However, the IWT contains no provision for such an action. Under international law—particularly the Vienna Convention…

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…

Does Pakistan have an option other than the IMF?

Supplemental Award in Indus Waters Case – No Legal Basis for India’s “Abeyance”

Legal Implications of India’s Military UAV Operations Over Pakistan

The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts for Timely Judgement

Implications of a Premature Trade Liberalisation in Pakistan

Update-3 Indo-Pak Standoff and Pakistan’s Response – Copy

Update-2 Indo-Pak Standoff and Pakistan’s Response

Purported “Abeyance” of The Indus Waters Treaty – Legal Options on The Way Forward

Realising the Promise of Service-Led Growth in Pakistan

Israel’s Attack on Iran

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