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
Press Release – July 7th 2025 Islamabad, 7th July 2025 — The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) recently organized a Seminar on “A Holistic Approach of the Security and Governance Challenges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).” The session brought together a range of
Press Release – February 28th, 2025 ISLAMABAD: On February 28, 2025, the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), in collaboration with the Research Society of International Law (RSIL) and the International Law Association (ILA), Italy, hosted a webinar titled “AI Governance: A Human
PRESS RELEASE, February 12, 2025 The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) organized a two-day training program, the School for Policy and Strategic Analytics, to provide policymakers, researchers, and professionals with analytical tools for policy evaluation and strategic decision-making. The program aimed to
The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 was Pakistan’s initial effort to combat cybercrime. Recently, it has been updated through the 2025 amendment to address the rapidly evolving digital landscape. This amendment aims to modernize the legal framework, equipping the state
After enduring months of relentless aggression and suffering, the people of Gaza have been given a glimmer of hope through a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This fragile truce, brokered after immense Palestinian suffering, aims to address the immediate humanitarian crisis
AI in military operations raises concerns over civilian safety, human rights, and compliance with international law. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive international regulations concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications. One concerning
In July 2024, The Lancet published an article estimating that the total death count in Gaza since October 7th, 2023, could be “186,000 or even more”, citing a “conservative estimate of four indirect deaths per one direct death.” That is nearly ten
The United States led the Tech Startup Race with more than 5,000 AI Startups in the country. If you search Artificial Intelligence on the internet, the first suggestion that comes up is “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humans.” Many questions, some
On October 6, a convoy of Chinese employees was attacked by terrorists near the Karachi airport. A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) was used for the attack which claimed the lives of two Chinese engineers. The Chinese engineers were part of the
