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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Pakistan and China Strengthen Academic Ties: PIDE and Xinjiang University Sign MoU to Boost Research and Innovation

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and Xinjiang University took a significant step to strengthen academic and research collaboration by organizing a Symposium and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony at Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China. The event marks an important milestone in fostering institutional cooperation, research partnerships, and people-to-people linkages between Pakistan and […]