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Download Since 1776, Adam Smith’s theory of absolute advantage has remained central to modern economic thought on international trade. Over time, however, its universal validity has been increasingly contested due to recurring trade imbalances, asymmetrical distribution of trade gains across nations, and instances…

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 Dr. Aneel Salman 01/09/2023

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EU-Pakistan Trade: Significance of GSP+ Status

Download Pakistan has witnessed a growth in its exports to EU by 46.5% since it was granted the GSP+ status in 2014. Under this status, 91% of the tariff lines are exempted from duties for Pakistan. Pakistan has effectively utilized the GSP+ status,…

Talks by IPRI 03/09/2015

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Post-Event Report of Guest Lecture “Growing India-US Trade: Implications for Pakistan”

On July 15, 2015, Ms. Robina Ather Ahmed, Additional Secretary-I, Ministry of Commerce Pakistan, gave a presentation on the topic, “Growing India-US trade: Implications for Pakistan” to IPRI scholars. Ms. Robina Ather said that after making a comparison between India’s and Pakistan’s…

U.S. Tariffs, Regional Competition, and Pakistan’s Export Strategy in a Post-Free Trade Era

Implications of a Premature Trade Liberalisation in Pakistan

EU-Pakistan Trade: Significance of GSP+ Status

Post-Event Report of Guest Lecture “Growing India-US Trade: Implications for Pakistan”

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