๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐บ๐๐บ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป: ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
Pakistanโs minimum wage system has long relied on annual announcements that often fall short of ensuring real protection for workers. In a context of rising inflation, labour market informality, and growing household vulnerability, wage policy must evolve from symbolic notifications to a transparent, evidence-based governance framework.
In #PIDE latest Policy Viewpoint, Dr. Nadeem Javaid (@nadeemjavaid75) and Dr. S. M. Naeem Nawaz (@SMNaeemNawaz) propose a rules-based approach to minimum wage determination that balances worker welfare, purchasing power, productivity, affordability, and enforceability. The study recommends a national minimum wage benchmark of Rs. 45,000 per month for FY2026โ27, supported by transparent methodology, provincial calibration, and stronger compliance mechanisms.
The authors argue that Pakistan does not simply need a higher minimum wageโit needs a credible minimum wage system that ensures notified wages translate into wages actually received by workers.
Read More: https://t.co/06zADNuexG
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๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ
Pakistanโs inflationary pressures intensified in May 2026, with headline inflation rising to 11.7%, the highest level of the current fiscal year. A sharp surge in transport inflation (36.8%) and persistent energy-related price pressures (16.8%) remain the key drivers, while food inflation edged up to 7.9%.
๐น Headline Inflation: 11.7%
๐น Transport Inflation: 36.8%
๐น Housing & Utilities: 16.8%
๐น Food Inflation: 7.9%
๐น Core Inflation (Urban/Rural): 9.0% / 8.4%
The latest data signals that cost-push factors continue to dominate the inflation outlook, posing renewed challenges for households and policymakers alike.
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๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป๐, ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ.
In his latest op-ed published in The News International, Dr. Nadeem Javaid (@nadeemjavaid75) argues that as Pakistan prepares its new budget, the larger question is whether the country is investing enough in the foundations of future growth. The article highlights how persistent underinvestment may be one of the most overlooked constraints on Pakistanโs long-term development trajectory.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐จ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
Read here: https://t.co/aaNsstg84b
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The PIDEโWorld Bank Lecture Series featured Tobias Haque (@HaqueTobias), Lead Country Economist at the World Bank, who delivered a lecture titled โ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ.โ
The lecture explored the critical role of institutions in shaping economic outcomes and examined how governance structures, political incentives, and institutional arrangements influence long-term growth and development.
A key focus of the discussion was the relationship between political and economic institutions, the persistence of weak institutional systems, and the challenges of implementing institutional reforms in developing countries. The session emphasized that sustainable development requires context-specific solutions that account for local power dynamics, governance realities, and institutional capacity.
The session concluded with an engaging discussion on the role of institutions in driving economic transformation and the policy lessons for fostering inclusive and sustainable development.
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๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
Pakistan's growing reliance on the ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ๐๐บ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ (๐ฃ๐๐) may provide short-term fiscal relief, but it comes at a significant economic cost. Higher fuel prices raise production and transport costs, weaken export competitiveness, and ultimately constrain economic growth.
Dr. Karim Khan (@karimeconomist), Professor of Economics at @PIDEpk, argues that sustainable fiscal stability requires structural reforms, broadening the tax base, rationalizing public spending, and addressing inefficiencies, rather than relying on repeated increases in petroleum levies.
Read more: https://t.co/w00Fl1qGN7
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๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐!
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๐ค๐๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ๐: ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐น-๐๐ฑ๐ต๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป'๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ
Eid al-Adha is more than a religious occasionโit is one of Pakistanโs most significant rural economic events. Every year, millions of livestock farmers benefit from a surge in demand that generates income, creates employment, and strengthens rural livelihoods.
In this op-ed, ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ (@Usamaabdulrauf), highlights how Qurbani drives economic activity.
Read More: https://t.co/IfcDwpsl4X
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๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐.๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐
After one of the most rigorous and competitive research evaluation exercises in Pakistanโs policy research landscape, the @RASTA_PIDE โ @PIDEpk & Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (@PlanComPakistan), Competitive Grants Programme is pleased to announce ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ under Round 8.0.
The process began with 1,712 Research Ideas received from across Pakistan and abroad, followed by a transparent multi-stage evaluation process involving:
(a) Stage 1 Double-blind Reviews
(b) Research Training Workshop
(c) Stage 2 Detailed Proposal Evaluations
(d) Review Workshop
(e) Final Awards Decision Meeting.
A total of 481 full proposals underwent detailed double-blind technical reviews, while 168 shortlisted teams presented their work before distinguished members of the RAC and policy experts. As a result, 39 Research Teams (around 8%) secured awards under CGP 8.0.
We congratulate all award-winning teams and appreciate the dedication of the RAC Members, reviewers, and the leadership of PIDE for ensuring a transparent, merit-based, and academically rigorous process. Loads of appreciation to all applicants who participated in the CGP 8.0 Round and contributed to strengthening Pakistanโs research and policy ecosystem through their ideas and submissions. The next round of RASTA Competitive Grants will be announced shortly, InshaAllah.
RASTA continues to strengthen Pakistanโs largest evidence-based policy research network by connecting researchers, universities, think tanks, practitioners, and policymakers for impactful national development research.
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๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฆ-๐-๐๐๐ค๐๐๐๐ซ
A defining moment of courage, sovereignty, and national determination.
Today, we honour the spirit of a nation that stood united with dignity, resilience, and unwavering resolve.
Pakistan Zindabad! ๐ต๐ฐ
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๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ปโ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐
The Strait of Hormuz is no longer a distant geopolitical concern for Pakistan. As global tensions escalate following the IranโUS conflict, disruptions in energy supply routes are beginning to expose Pakistanโs economic vulnerabilities.
PIDEโs latest Knowledge Brief by ๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐๐ง (@karimeconomist) and ๐๐ซ. ๐ ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง (@defenseecon) highlights how Pakistanโs heavy dependence on oil and LNG imports through the Strait of Hormuz places the country at risk of rising energy prices, inflation, logistical disruptions, and balance of payment pressures.
The brief argues that the conflict is no longer just a foreign policy issue โ it is increasingly becoming a trade, energy, labour, and economic challenge for Pakistan.
Read More: https://t.co/J8HHbLJuIb
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#PIDE hosted a ๐๐ญ๐๐ค๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌโ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ on PIDE's Report โ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌโ following the Prime Ministerโs directive to examine regulatory governance in Pakistan.
The roundtable brought together representatives from regulatory authorities, federal ministries, the private sector, and academia to discuss overlapping mandates, regulatory independence, and reforms needed to improve governance and ease of doing business.
Presenting the study findings, experts from PIDE highlighted how ministerial influence through funding, appointments, and policy directives continues to limit regulatory autonomy across key sectors. The discussion emphasized the need for transparent, accountable, and facilitative regulatory structures that reduce the cost of doing business and strengthen institutional effectiveness.
The consolidated recommendations from the consultation will be submitted to the Prime Ministerโs Office and the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives.
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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ๐๐ฌ '๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ' ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐
Marking another milestone of excellence, PIDE has demonstrated a remarkable improvement of 15.5 points over the previous year. Among 95 evaluated universities across Pakistan, @PIDEpk proudly secured the 15th position nationally, outperforming many leading institutions.
Vice Chancellor, Dr Nadeem Javaid (SI) (@nadeemjavaid75), applauded the commitment and hard work of the ORIC Team and the entire PIDE family, encouraging continued efforts towards advancing research, innovation, and institutional excellence.
This achievement reflects PIDEโs growing impact, dedication to quality research, and vision for shaping ideas into meaningful change.
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๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐!
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PIDE offers a dynamic learning environment with scholarships, networking opportunities, and strong career outcomes.
๐ Admissions Open for PhD, MPhil & MS Programs
๐ผ 95% Employability within 6 Months
๐ Merit & Need-Based Scholarships
๐ค Networking Opportunities with Policymakers
๐ป Work Study Program
๐ Last Date to Apply: August 10, 2026
๐ For details log in to: https://t.co/M0sXusJvYC
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#PIDE conducted the second seminar in its ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ฌ series, bringing together researchers, students, and policy stakeholders to discuss the economic implications of the evolving Middle East conflict for Pakistan.
Titled โ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ฌ: ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐งโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐,โ the seminar featured insightful presentations by PIDE experts:
๐น Dr. Nadia Hassan (@Nadiia_Hassan) discussed the strategic importance of reimagining Pakistanโs ports amid shifting global trade routes
๐น Dr. Ahmad Fraz (@aahmadfraz) examined the performance and vulnerabilities of the Pakistan Stock Exchange during the USโIranโIsrael conflict
๐น Dr. Shujaat Farooq Sohal (@ShujaatSohal) explored the implications of Middle East instability for migrant workers and overseas employment
Moderated By: Dr. Madiha Riaz (@DrMadeehaRiaz), Professor of Economics, #PIDE
The seminar provided a comprehensive analysis of emerging geopolitical developments and their implications for Pakistanโs trade, financial markets, and labour economy, reinforcing PIDEโs role in producing timely, policy-relevant research and informed public dialogue.
Watch Full Seminar:ย https://t.co/iu2yLPWcqv
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๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ: ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐จ๐ป๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐
Pakistanโs labour market is facing growing pressure from rising fuel prices, freight disruptions, energy shocks, and declining demand across key sectors including textiles, construction, transport, retail, and agriculture. With millions employed in vulnerable informal jobs, the risk of widespread layoffs is increasing rapidly.
PIDEโs latest Knowledge Brief by ๐๐ฎ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ก๐๐ง (@Mjehangirkhan10), ๐๐ฃ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐๐ง (@ajmalkakar34) ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ช๐๐๐ฅ (@drniqbal) warns that nearly 3 million additional workers could become unemployed without timely policy intervention. The brief highlights urgent reforms including concessional credit, energy tariff rationalization, transport income support, and targeted social protection measures to reduce the impact of the emerging employment crisis.
Read More: https://t.co/8oyaCUSz81
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