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Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 25/07/2024

Appraisal of Pakistan’s Economy

Download This economic brief outlines a cautiously optimistic recovery for Pakistan’s economy following a contraction in FY23. The GDP growth rate rebounded to 2.4% from -0.2%, driven predominantly by a robust agricultural sector which expanded by 6.25%. This resurgence highlights Pakistan’s reliance on…

Policy Brief by Khalid Hussain Chandio 11/06/2024

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Analysis of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee (HAFC) Hearing on “Pakistan after the Elections: Examining the Future of Democracy in Pakistan and the US-Pakistan Relationship”

Download The recent US House Foreign Affairs Committee (HAFC) Hearing on Pakistan’s general elections and the future bilateral relations offers valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of US-Pakistan relations. The Hearing emphasised that both countries should collaborate in democratic consolidation, economic partnership, counterterrorism,…

Policy Brief by Shahzeb Usman 20/05/2024

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Basmati Rice and Geographical Indications: Options for Pakistan

Download In the last ten years, India and Pakistan have been in a tug of war for the Geographical Indication (‘GI’) of Basmati rice. GI is very similar to trademarks as it relates to the quality and characteristics that can be only attributable…

Dashboard by Hassan Ahmed 17/05/2024

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The Missile Test Dashboard

The missile test dashboard is a database of Indian and Pakistani nuclear capable missile tests conducted since 1999 till date. The data is based on open source information coming in the form of either a press releases or news reports following a…

IPRI Books by IPRI 06/05/2024

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The Issue of Jammu and Kashmir & The Simla Agreement

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IPRI Books by IPRI 06/05/2024

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Akhand Bharat : A Threat to Regional Peace

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Policy Brief by Shahzeb Usman 29/04/2024

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Taxation Laws and Policy: Areas of Improvement

Download The Pakistani economy is suffering from stagflation. Interest rates are used as a stick to control inflation. If both interest rates are high and inflation is still not controlled, that speaks to the larger issues with the economy which cannot be solved…

Policy Brief by IPRI 29/04/2024

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Pakistan’s Prison System: Outdated Regulations and Modern Challenges

Download Pakistan's prison system, established under the Pakistan Prison Rules (PPR) of 1978, purports to uphold basic human rights and promote prisoner rehabilitation. However, a significant disparity exists between the codified regulations and their real-world implementation, exposing underlying flaws within the broader criminal…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 17/04/2024

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Climate Finance For Pakistan: what and how.?

Download Existing international climate finance is insufficient to meet Pakistan's mitigation and adaptation needs defined in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). To bridge this gap, Pakistan requires innovative financing solutions, such as concessional finance instruments like green bonds, debt-for-climate swaps, nature performance bonds,…

Policy Brief by Iqra Siddique 07/03/2024

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Pakistan’s Africa Engagement Policy: Implications and Way Forward to Improve Economic Opportunities

Download Pakistan's engagement with Africa has historical roots and is characterized by mutual respect and cooperation. Despite policy initiatives like the "Look Africa Policy" and "Engage Africa Policy" aiming to enhance ties, trade volume between Pakistan and Africa remains below potential. Challenges include…

Appraisal of Pakistan’s Economy

Analysis of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee (HAFC) Hearing on “Pakistan after the Elections: Examining the Future of Democracy in Pakistan and the US-Pakistan Relationship”

Basmati Rice and Geographical Indications: Options for Pakistan

The Missile Test Dashboard

The Issue of Jammu and Kashmir & The Simla Agreement

Akhand Bharat : A Threat to Regional Peace

Taxation Laws and Policy: Areas of Improvement

Pakistan’s Prison System: Outdated Regulations and Modern Challenges

Climate Finance For Pakistan: what and how.?

Pakistan’s Africa Engagement Policy: Implications and Way Forward to Improve Economic Opportunities

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