Economic Growth and Forecasting Lab - IBA

The IBA Economic Growth & Forecast Lab drives rigorous research on growth, policy, and macroeconomic trends in Pakistan.

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A thought-provoking discussion featuring Dr. Salman Khalid, Director of the EGF Lab, on the growing tax burden facing Pakistan’s salaried class. It explores how inflation can silently push individuals into higher tax brackets despite little or no real increase in income.

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Examining Pakistan’s Economic Realities

Dr. Salman Khalid, Assistant Professor and Director - Economic Growth & Forecasting Lab (EGFL), continues to contribute to informed public discourse on Pakistan’s economy through research-driven analysis and policy insights.

In his latest article published in The Express Tribune, Dr. Khalid examines Pakistan’s tax structure, inflation, and bracket creep, highlighting their impact on salaried individuals and the formal economy. He also recently appeared on Narrative TV to discuss taxation, inflation, and broader economic policy challenges facing Pakistan.

Read the article: https://t.co/fh1j4ZhGj5
Watch the full video: https://t.co/P3J3EhEXcg

#IBAKarachi #SESS #EGFL #EconomicGrowth #PublicPolicy #Research #Leadership #Excellence #Impact

[Economic Growth and Forecasting Lab - IBA @EGF_SESS_IBA]

EGF Lab seminar with Dr. Ghamz E. Ali Siyal & Dr. Ayesha Zia on Urban Environmental Stressors & Mental Well-being.
They led the discussion based on IBA data on Karachi’s noise and neighborhood effects. The session showed collaboration and innovative research #IBA #Research #EGF

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EGF Lab under IBA SESS, with IBA PRC, hosted a workshop led by Dr. Salman Khalid on “Introduction to Causal Inference & Policy Evaluation.”

Covered RCTs to DiD with hands-on STATA applications and policy insights

#IBASESS #IBAPRC #EGFLab #CausalInference #PolicyEvaluation #IBA

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An insightful session by Dr. Faiz Ur Rehman on “Human Capital Formation Under the Shadow of Terror”, how terrorism shapes human capital and education outcomes in Pakistan. Important conversations on risk, schooling, and long-term impacts.

#IBA #Economics #HumanCapital #Pakistan

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EGF Lab hosted Dr. Sahar Arshad for a seminar on cover crop contract design and farmers’ enrollment decisions. Insightful discussions on environmental policy and agricultural incentives followed. 🌱📊

#EGFLab #IBAKarachi #Economics #PolicyResearch #Sustainability

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Insightful session with EGF Director & Fulbright Scholar Dr. Salman Khalid for Master’s and PhD applicants 🎓, where he provided practical guidance on building a strong Fulbright application, followed by an engaging Q&A.

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Proud to see our Research Assistant, Areesha Shaikh, lead a Stata workshop for students through the EGF Lab, strengthening practical research skills within the academic community. At EGF Lab, we believe knowledge grows when shared. #EGF #IBAKarachi #SESS

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A dynamic gathering of students and faculty marked another engaging seminar by the EGF Lab. Ayesha Khatoon (IBA PhD Candidate) presented her study on unsafe drinking water and child development in Pakistan, highlighting key causal impacts on child health and early outcomes.

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A room full of curious minds and thoughtful questions set the tone for a rich learning session hosted by the Economic Growth & Forecasting Lab, SESS–IBA, with Dr. Salman Khalid leading an engaging discussion on Threats to Difference-in-Difference Identification.
#EGFLab #SESSIBA