Fizzah

A Weird Earthling

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟱 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 | 𝗦𝗶𝘅-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲

The fifth week continued to build on the programme’s objective of developing well-rounded policy professionals through a blend of conceptual understanding and practical exposure.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:
1. Rules of Business by Mr. Inayat Shah
2. Communication Skills Development by Dr. Fizzah Khalid Butt (@Fizzscreams)
3. Understanding Climate Change and its Implications for Public Policy by Dr. Muhammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal_Ali)

These sessions emphasized the importance of institutional procedures, effective communication in professional settings, and the growing significance of climate-responsive policy-making.

As part of experiential learning, young officials also visited Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) (@PBSofficialpak) where they received a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s statistical system. The visit covered:

i) National Accounts and GDP Estimation
ii) Major Surveys (HEIS, PSLM, LFS, Census)
iii) Price Statistics and Data Dissemination

This exposure provided valuable insights into how data is generated, analyzed, and utilized to inform evidence-based policy-making and national planning.

The week reinforced the critical link between governance frameworks, communication effectiveness, and data-driven decision-making in a public sector.

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @GovtofPakistan, @FaheemJehangir

#PIDE #TrainingProgram #PolicyTraining #CapacityBuilding

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗜𝗾𝗯𝗮𝗹 (November 09, 1877 – April 21, 1938)
𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁. 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

On the death anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) reflects on Iqbal’s enduring message: nations are shaped by individuals, and collective progress depends on individual responsibility, capability, and action.

His thought remains central to building a stronger, forward-looking, and resilient Pakistan.

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan

#PIDE #AllamaIqbal #Vision #Pakistan

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

𝗪𝗔𝗥 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦

@PIDEpk provides timely and well-needed research on global and national issues. In recent weeks, research conducted by PIDE on the economic fallout of 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻-𝗨𝗦-𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿 has been widely cited and recognized across the government, civil society, print, electronic, and social media for its academic rigour, situational analysis, and policy relevance.

PIDE's researchers will present key findings and policy implications to a diversed wider audience through a series of two engaging webinars on April 22 and April 24

First webinar titled, Wa𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲, on April 22, 2026 at 07:00 PM will have three PIDE experts giving insights on:

(1) Middle East Crises and Pakistan’s Trade
Speaker: Syed Hasanat Shah (@Hasanatsyed1)
https://t.co/8aWxnn8eIQ

(2) Oil Shocks, Fiscal Risks & Policy Choices for Pakistan
Speaker: Nasir Iqbal (@drniqbal)
https://t.co/yhyWPMeiQi

(3) Fuel Pricing, Inflation, & External Vulnerability
Speaker: Ahsan ul Haq
https://t.co/3ZFrHUvPx7

Mark your calendar and join the discussion for valuable insights.

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan

#PIDEwebinar #WarEconomics #Pakistan #IranUS #OilShocks #Policy

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡?

At PIDE Seminar, moderated by Dr. Nadeem Javaid (SI) (@nadeemjavaid75) (Vice Chancellor, PIDE), it was highlighted that natural resources have shaped the rise and fall of nations, yet the key question remains: why do some countries turn resource wealth into prosperity while others struggle?

Dr. Saleem H. Ali (@saleem_ali), the speaker, emphasised that mineral wealth must be supported by transparency, strategic planning, and local reinvestment. He further highlighted that sustainable outcomes depend on strong institutions and informed policy choices, not just resource availability.

The session emphasised that Pakistan must look beyond conventional extraction. As Pakistan's future depends on its ability to effectively govern, invest, and build institutions around its mineral wealth to achieve comparative advantage.

👉🏼 Watch Recording: https://t.co/rNduLcQUiR

@betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @GovtofPakistan, @FaheemJehangir, @Fizzscreams

#PIDE #Minerals #EconomicDevelopment #PIDEseminar

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

Prof. Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan), Hon. Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives / Chancellor, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, visited PIDE today and chaired a high-level preparatory meeting on the “Impact of the Gulf War on Pakistan’s Macroeconomic Framework.”

The Vice Chancellor @PIDEpk, Nadeem Javaid (@nadeemjavaid75), along with Chief Economist Imtiaz Ahmad, presented an analytical assessment of the ongoing conflict, outlining its macroeconomic implications and proposing short-, medium-, and long-term policy responses to stabilise Pakistan’s economy.

Senior leadership, including Adnan Rafiq (@adnanrafiq) (Member Governance), the Dean Research, Registrar, and PIDE researchers, actively contributed to the deliberations.

The session underscored the importance of initiating evidence-based policy dialogue and setting a forward-looking research agenda to evaluate the economic repercussions of evolving global geopolitical dynamics, particularly the Gulf conflict, on Pakistan.

The Hon. Minister appreciated the collective efforts of the PIDE & Planning Commission teams in delivering timely, research-driven insights to support informed policymaking amid rapidly changing global conditions.

#Pakistan #PIDE #PolicyDialogue #EconomicResearch #PakistanEconomy #GulfWarImpact

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

📢 𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫

Join us for a discussion on “War and Economic Volatility in Pakistan.”

Speaker: Khurram Husain (@KhurramHusain), Senior Journalist – Business & Economy
Moderator: Dr. Faheem Jehangir (@FaheemJehangir), Dean (Policy Advocacy) – PIDE

Details are:
🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 07:00 PM (PKT)
💻 Zoom ID: 825 18331615
Passcode: 988095

Explore how global and regional conflicts affect Pakistan’s economic stability and policy landscape.

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @GovtofPakistan, @Fizzscreams

#PIDE #Webinar #PakistanEconomy #EconomicVolatility

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻: 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how students learn and how research is conducted across the world and Pakistan is no exception. While Generative AI tools can support writing, learning, and productivity, they also raise serious concerns around academic integrity, ethical use, and the long-term impact on critical thinking.

In @PIDEpk Working Paper Dr. Fizzah Khalid Butt (@Fizzscreams) and Dr. Anjeela Khurram (@KhurramAnjeela) explore how academics, students, and AI specialists in Pakistan view AI’s growing role in higher education and research. The study highlights the need for capacity-building, training, and clear guidelines to ensure AI becomes a responsible partner in education.

Read more: https://t.co/2a7mWfyij8

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @Kalhorozulfiqar

#PIDE #AI #Education #Research #Pakistan

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

PIDE 2025: Year in Review
Ideas. Evidence. Impact

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @AwaisSumraPak, @PlanComPakistan

#PIDE #Economy #Economics

[Fizzah @Fizzscreams]

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#GenAI

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.
From floods to heatwaves, Pakistan is already facing the consequences. But can Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) become a powerful tool to build climate resilience?

In her latest piece, Dr. Fizzah Khalid Butt (@Fizzscreams), Assistant Professor at @PIDEpk explains why businesses must move beyond charity and become active climate partners - and how smarter CSR can protect both communities and companies.

Read more: https://t.co/yHtVFVVeRJ

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @betterpakistan, @ShujaatSohal, @Kalhorozulfiqar

#ClimateResilience #CSRinPakistan #SustainableBusiness #ClimateActionNow #PIDEInsights

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

@UNICEF_Pakistan and @PIDEpk are organizing a high-level event titled “𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱.”

The convening will connect policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to discuss what recent evaluations reveal about Pakistan’s systems—and how evidence can guide smarter, more effective policies for children.

The dialogue will highlight practical insights, learning, and opportunities to strengthen decision-making at scale.

🗓 17 December 2025
📍 Margalla Hotel, Islamabad

Registration Link: https://t.co/ty18CoQn3G

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @NCRC_Pakistan, @GovtofPakistan, @Kalhorozulfiqar

#PIDE #UNICEF #EvidenceForChildren #BetterSystems #ResearchToPolicy

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

Become part of an institution where policy is informed by evidence, discourse is enriched by diverse perspectives, and intellectual rigor underpins every decision

Dr. Fizzah Khalid Butt (@Fizzscreams) specializes in marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and digitalization, contributing to inclusive, evidence-based academic and policy discourse.

PIDE Admissions Open
Apply now: https://t.co/M0sXusK3Oa

@nadeemjavaid75 @betterpakistan
@karimeconomist @drniqbal
@Kalhorozulfiqar

#PIDEAdmissions2025 #AdmissionsOpen #MPhil #PhD #PolicyInAction #InclusiveEconomics #FutureEconomists #LearnWithPIDE

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

PIDE Seminar
Inclusion, Diversity, and Rights: A Dialogue with Youth Experts

Join us for an insightful conversation exploring the role of youth in shaping inclusive and rights-based narratives in Pakistan.

🗣️ Speakers:
🔹 Huma Jehangir – PYCA
🔹 Uzma Yaqoob– FDI Pakistan
🔹 Ahmed Sultan Butt – Special Assistant to the Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
· 🎤 Moderator:
Dr. Fizzah Khalid Butt – Assistant Professor, PIDE

📍 Venue: A.R. Kemal Hall, PIDE
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
🕧 Time:12:30 PM PKT
📡 Join us live on Zoom:
https://t.co/N0lG3opv3J
Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615 Passcode:988095

Facebook livestream: https://t.co/K1fHskCRIJ

@nadeemjavaid75 @betterpakistan #YouthVoices #Inclusion #Diversity #HumanRights #PIDEEvents

[Fizzah @Fizzscreams]

And that's all folks
#Alcaraz it is.
What a game.
Miss my Rafa
#RolandGarros2025

[Fizzah @Fizzscreams]

Set #5, 6 point each. Almost 6 hours. Woohhhhh Tie Breaker
#RolandGarros2025
#sinnervsalcaraz

[Fizzah @Fizzscreams]

What is even happening
#RolandGarros2025

[• @Al__Quraan]

“If you are grateful, I will give you more.”

— Al Qur’aan [14:7]

[Fizzah @Fizzscreams]

Political differences aside, im so proud of how our Political parties and Armed Forces managed the whole situation. Our armed men on LoC are heroes, we sleep in peace because of them. Never felt it so deeply before
#PakistanZindabad Forever
#OperationBunyanulMarsoos

[Fizzah @Fizzscreams]

I believe in peace & No War. But Indian actions deserved retaliation from Pakistan. I pray peace prevails for betterment of both sides.
I pray for the success and safety of people and our armed men. May we be successful

Pakistan Forever Zindabad

#OperationBunyanulMarsoos

[Fizzah @Fizzscreams]

@ShaykhSulaiman 🇵🇰