Pakistan Institute of Development Economics
Bilal reaffirms commitment to ensure regulatory framework in all sectors
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):The government is committed to ensure regulatory framework in all sectors of the national economy in order to enhance revenue base for achieving sustainable and long term economic growth, and social prosperity in the country. This was stated by the Minister of State for Finance and Railways, and Head of the Prime […]
Speakers call for urgent urban reforms as Pakistan’s cities expand rapidly
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Speakers at a seminar hosted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Wednesday underscored the urgent need for comprehensive urban reforms, warning that Pakistan’s rapidly growing cities are outpacing the development of essential infrastructure and services. The seminar, titled “Infrastructural Imbalances Amid Rapid Urbanization in Pakistan,” was held at A.R. […]
Experts call for urgent action to address Pakistan’s housing needs
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Experts at a seminar here on Wednesday stressed that sustainable urban planning, inclusive finance, corporate engagement, and stronger institutional coordination were critical to tackling Pakistan’s housing shortage and ensuring equitable access to decent housing for all. The policy seminar titled, “National Housing Policy: A Framework for Affordable, Inclusive, and Sustainable Shelter for […]
PIDE hosts policy dialogue on transforming fisheries, aquaculture sector
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) here on Wednesday organized a policy seminar on Pakistan’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025–2035 to deliberate on a long-term framework for green growth, food security, export development, and sustainable livelihoods. The seminar was moderated by Dr Muhammad Faisal, Research Fellow at PIDE and attended […]
From Rote Learning to Real Understanding: PIDE Examines Pakistan’s Shift to Outcome-Based Education
Islamabad, December 24, 2025 The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) convened a policy seminar to examine Pakistan’s transition to a Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) based curriculum and assessment system, with a particular focus on how national policy frameworks are being implemented in classrooms across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The seminar […]