This year’s theme of the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland, in May 2022 was “History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies.” Leaders worldwide were together to address the issues that shook the world, just like the Great Depression in 1930. Still, the situation was different this time, such as …
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Pakistan’s economy is in a state of paralysis with every indicator showing a drastic decline. Income- expenditure gap has increased at an alarming rate. The rising import-export gap has stifled progress. In fact, the agriculture and manufacturing sectors (backbone of our economy) paint a dismal picture. With this backdrop, the economy suits the vested interests …
“Embrace China for what China can do for you, and embrace America for what America can do for you,” says Cameron Munter CAMERON Munter, former United States Ambassador to Pakistan, believes that Washington wants to see a redefinition of the bilateral relationship. In an exclusive interview for Defence Journal on the sidelines of Margalla Dialogue-2.0, where he …
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On the world stage of realpolitik, it was a defining year as US troops huddled to go back home in all uncertainty The year 2021 was a collage of hope and despair. Yet, it was a year of resilience. People across the world managed to navigate their course of action in a contentious socio-economic environment, …
Faran Mahmood graduated from Cambridge University with majors in sustainable development. He has completed numerous assignments for the government, and was awarded Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) gold medal in ICT4D and President of Pakistan gold medal. 02.11.2021 After the ill-fated Madrid COP25 talks failed to produce real action for tackling climate change, this year world leaders …
Simon Nicholas is Energy Finance Analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). 01.11.2021 Several coinciding events are putting the spotlight on Pakistan’s power sector plans. At the November COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, fossil fuels will come under increasing pressure – especially coal. This follows China’s recent announcement that it will cease …
By Ozer Khalid, senior consultant and foreign policy expert. 27.10.2021 Second article of a two part series Delhi’s ammunition and troop shift away from Pakistan’s border now aimed mostly at China reduces India’s strike capability vis-à-vis Pakistan and strategically alters the balance of power in South Asia swinging the pendulum in Pakistan’s favour. …
Event Organized by Islamabad Policy Research InstituteIPRI Webinar Series Afghanistan’s Economy in Crisis: Possible Scenarios The Webinar focussed on the future of Afghan economy, in the wake of foreign forces exit, and what policy aspects of the new government will impact it in the long run. Three distinguished speakers namely, Dr Aqdas Afzal, Program Director …
IPRI is one of the oldest non-partisan think-tanks on all facets of National Security including international relations & law, strategic studies, governance & public policy and economic security in Pakistan. Established in 1999, IPRI is affiliated with the National Security Division (NSD), Government of Pakistan.
