Population Research Centre

The Population Research Centre (PRC) at @sess_iba is primarily aimed at providing world-class research on population issues.

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Because investing in education, health, and people isn't just social policy—it's economic policy.

#HumanCapital #PakistanEconomy #DevelopmentEconomics #PRC #IBAKarachi

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A country's greatest asset is its people.

Team PRC has contributed a chapter to The State of Pakistan's Economy Report 2026–27, examining how population growth, human capital formation, and fiscal sustainability are deeply interconnected.

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Research Insights on Pakistan's Evolving Economy

IBA's School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS) presents the State of Pakistan's Economy Supplement 2026, published in DAWN under the theme "Stagnation to Sustainability: Charting Pathways for a Transforming Economy."

The annual publication brings together research-based perspectives from SESS faculty on key national issues, including economic growth, taxation, fiscal policy, trade, poverty, climate resilience, population, and sustainable development. It also showcases the School's academic and research excellence while featuring the Call for Papers for CBERCON26, to be held on November 16–17, 2026.

Read the Supplement: https://t.co/cHBHRX703z

#IBAKarachi #SESS #StateOfPakistansEconomy #Research #Economics #CBERCON26 #Leadership #Excellence #Impact

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Per-capita income just rose to $1,901 — a record on paper. But #Pakistan adds ~4-5 million people every year. The #FY27 budget's Rs15.3tn tax target lands on a young, fast-growing population where most aren't even in the tax net. The denominator keeps winning.
#PakistanBudget

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We’re pleased to share the latest edition of the Population Bulletin, along with news from the Office of PRC the issue featues insights on human capital stagnation and youth employment challenges based on the #LFS 2024-25

The Bulletin can be accessed at: https://t.co/N9E5ZZaFPU

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#HappeningNow @ibakhiofficial @sess_iba

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The Population Research Centre is organizing a one-day #workshop on “Causal Inference” for IBA scholars and students. The session will be conducted by Dr. Salman Khalid (@salmankh93). From correlation to causation, learn what truly matters.

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@ibakarachi @ClubIba

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#Happeningnow

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Join us on Thursday April 02 at 5pm PKT for an insightful #Webinar

Dr. Saumya Tripathi & Dr. Sameena Azhar will talk about 'Unpaid #care work among #women in #SouthAsia'

@sess_iba @ibakhiofficial @khadija_bari9 @FordhamNYC
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Join us on Thursday April 02 at 5pm PKT for an insightful #Webinar

Dr. Saumya Tripathi & Dr. Sameena Azhar will talk about 'Unpaid #care work among #women in #SouthAsia'

@sess_iba @ibakhiofficial @khadija_bari9 @FordhamNYC
@lalarukhejaz

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#IWD26 #WomensDay2026

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#policybites #domesticviolence #Pakistan #FamilySafety #WomenAndChildProtection #LegalReform #demographybits

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Advancing Climate Action Through Local Governance

IBA hosted a session on Climate Finance as part of Climate Week Karachi. The discussion brought together Khurram Shehzad (Advisor to the Finance Minister), Khalid Waleed (SDPI), Kashif Ali (Transparency International Pakistan), Zubair Channa (Secretary Environment, Sindh), Ali Tauqeer Sheikh (Climate Finance Expert), and Naveed Bhutto (Maternal & Child Nutrition Expert, Sindh), emphasizing that local governments are central to effective climate action and resilience building, organized by the Centre for Business and Economic Research (CBER) and Transparency International Pakistan, with support from the Climate Action Center.

#IBAKarachi #SESS #ClimateWeekKarachi #TransparencyInternationalPakistan #ClimateFinance #LocalGovernance #Sustainability #PolicyDialogue #Impact

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With one of the highest dependency ratios in the region, Pakistan faces growing pressure on its working-age population to support children and older adults.

#Demography #demographybits #Pakistan #population #demographictransition

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Misogyny’s polite face https://t.co/8Xr0wIDcO5 by director PRC @khadija_bari9

Women’s representation is an economic variable, not just a social slogan. Inclusion improves productivity, labour outcomes, and long-run growth.

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Team PRC-IBA was proud to be one of the partner institutes at the symposium and to present its working paper on the determinants of fertility behaviour in Pakistan, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on #PopulationDynamics and data-driven decision-making.
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The D4D Symposium concluded today, featuring thoughtful discussions on the central role of #data in evidence-based #planning, #policy design, & development outcomes. Conversations also emphasized the growing importance of data interoperability across institutions & sectors.
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Pakistan’s population boom is reshaping jobs, resources, and the economy. 📊

Director PRC @khadija_bari9 breaks down the pressures and opportunities in this episode of All Things Money.

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Pakistan’s Population Boom: Economic Impacts

How is Pakistan’s growing population shaping jobs, resources, and the economy? Dr. Khadija Bari, Associate Professor & Director, Financial Assistance - IBA, breaks down the economic pressures and opportunities in this episode of All Things Money.

#IBAKarachi #ACCSB #AllThingsMoney #DawnNewsEnglish #StudentStories #70years #Leadership #Excellence #Impact

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PRC Director Khadija Bari Pushes For Effective Family Planning Policies, Cites Global Success Stories
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The latest issue of the Population Bulletin can be accessed at: https://t.co/675o9CurK2

Read insights on #climate -induced migration, climate-related supply shocks, and key updates from the PRC office.
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