The Uncomfortable Truth
COP30 is not merely to negotiate policies, but to confront a moral crisis, that the…
The Economics Behind the Chaos
Dr. Muhammad Shahid Pakistan stands at an economic crossroads again. The country’s recurring financial crises…
Going Beyond National Averages. Khairpur Snapshot
Dr. Shahid & Rehan Khalid The district of Khairpur, with a total population of 554,133…
The Politics of Fundamentals
DR. MUHAMMAD SHAHID Pakistan’s economy, long defined by boom-and-bust cycles, is once again at a…
POLICY PULSE: The Political Economy of Pakistan’s National Finance Commission
DR. MUHAMMAD SHAHID Few institutions in Pakistan embody the tensions of federalism and fiscal policy…
New Growth Model for Pakistan
The recently released World Bank report, Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan’s Poverty, Equity, and Resilience Assessment,…
Policy Brief: Mainstreaming Climate Resilience into Pakistan’s Economic Planning
Executive SummaryPakistan suffers devastating impacts from climate change each year, with floods causing widespread damage…
Policy Brief: Climate Finance Must Be Central to Pakistan’s Economic Survival Strategy
Executive SummaryPakistan stands at a critical crossroads as it faces escalating climate risks that threaten…
Institutional Decay and its Implications
Dr. Muhamad Shahid & Rehan Khalid Institutional decay in Pakistan refers to the gradual weakening…