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Experts demand stakeholders’ intervention to boost tax net
Experts at a workshop emphasised need for national economic documentation to drive tax reforms and widen tax net
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Reliance on renewables a must
Experts stress grid modernisation, local manufacturing for growth
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Pakistan’s economy: what to expect for 2024
If external factors remain favourable, country will be able to achieve modest growth
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Call to effectively handle hill torrents
NDRMF to roll out model for policy makers
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Study stresses smoking’s impact on public health
SDPI says cigarette industry inflicted Rs567b blow to country’s finances
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Panel stresses protection of labour rights
Experts says construction sector transforms source materials into capital assets
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‘Climate financing remains elusive’
Fossil fuels phase-out apple of discord at COP-28, expert says
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‘Loss and Damage Fund secretariat notified under UNDRR’
SDPI executive director says tension prevails among negotiators on global goals
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‘Proper financing vital for just energy transition’
Expert says developing nations questioning efficacy of IFTs
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Developing states seek increase in Adaptation Fund
Expert hopes COP28 will take new initiatives, announce financing
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Call for sustainable production to promote social justice
There are abundance of policies about production, consumption, but lacks implementation, says SDPI Executive Director
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Tech transfer key to promoting clean energy
Expert stresses govt, private sector to collaborate for sustainable transition
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SDPI ranks 52nd amongst global think tanks
Major challenges for think tanks include hostile use of AI, resource constraints
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'Pakistan lacks leverage to play Mideast peace broker'
Ex-ambassador Abdul Basit term FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi's visit to Middle East ill-conceived and ill-prepared
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Govt must present clear vision, evolve economic consensus
Commentators say structural reforms key to lasting change in the country
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NUML, SDPI agree to collaborate in research
Varsity and think tank to work on joint research projects
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SDPI collaborates with think tank to engage youth in research
MoU signed to equip students with entrepreneurial skills
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More seats in courts ‘to give women access to justice’
Speakers call for abolishing parallel judicial systems, building post-relief monitoring mechanisms
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Experts call for effective development process
Govt should make information more easily available to combat corruption, experts say
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SDPI among top 100 global think tanks
Part of the 13th edition of the University of Pennsylvania Global Go To Think Tank Index
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International collaboration: SDPI inks agreement with Saudi think tank
Riyadh-based RASANAH to carry out research on climate change, trade, regional cooperation
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SDPI sessions: Lack of free legal aid makes justice a commodity for rich
Govt claims to be working on energy efficient technology to combat GHG emissions
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Economic crisis successfully overcome with help of friendly countries: Umar
For a peaceful and prosperous South Asia, we need to cooperate with each other, says Umar
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Growing pains
The Sustainable Development Policy Institute has long been a forum for the dissection of government policies
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Experts suggest curtailing non-essential imports
Propose income tax exemption limit to be set at Rs800,000
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Social contract: Gap between parliament, people must be reduced
Speakers highlight the need for public to know about their basic rights as per law
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Govt challenges: Experts urge Imran to take all political parties on board
Top poll body urged to address reservations over its systems to avert crisis
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Vote for candidate who values environmt: SDPI
High temperature, water scarcity and air pollution as Pakistan’s major challenges
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Indigenous solutions: Local govt system can help fight climate change
Seminar organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute to mark World Environment Day on Tuesday
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SDPI, ABAD ink MoU for development of Punjab Barani Tract
Both parties agree to promote socio economic development on a sustainable basis
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Ideology of terror: Deal signed to build counter narrative
NACTA teams up with SDPI to conduct research on issues realted with terrorism
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Solid human rights architecture must for a pluralistic society
Experts say Pakistani society needs to be built on the principles of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence
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Challenges identified for next government
Including amnesty scheme in finance bill termed as a wrong decision
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Focus only on boosting exports is a bad strategy
Country needs liberalised import regime to enhance exports, but it is missing
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FATF watch list: ‘Pakistan’s inclusion will not hurt economy’
Experts say country still needs to review position
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FATF grey watch list: Listing may not hurt economy but complacency can, experts
Call for reviewing strategy and capacities to get Pakistan’s view across on such international forums
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Promoting research: RCCI, SDPI ink MoU
RCCI and SDPI to work for strengthening the relationship between civil society and the private sector
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'Stakeholders need to be on one page to devise policy'
A four-day Training of Trainers was held in collaboration with National REDD+ Office, MoCC, FPI and SDPI on Thursday
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'Countering corruption needs greater political inclusion'
Policy expert says social justice, inclusiveness key for effective governance
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Focus on rights of people: ‘Constitutional amendments should not serve individuals’
Speakers insist on greater dialogue among state institutions, greater autonomy
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Academic exchange: SDPI inks agreement with Thai university
The Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed by Thammasat University Rector Professor Dr Somkit Lertpaithoon
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'Successful implementation of health goals central to progress'
One of the gaps identified in implementing the goals is a lack of monitoring and mechanisms to measure progress
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Pakistan must break from culture of patronage
Former Planning Commission executive suggests decentralising economic system
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Independent research: SDPI ranked among top 60 think tanks
Global Go To Think Tank Index also ranks Islamabad-based organisation amongst top 20 in South Asia and Pacific
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Pakistan asked to find ‘pockets of excellence’
It will help boost apparel sector’s competitiveness and exports
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Sustainable Development Conference: ‘Pakistan on track for UN’s 2030 agenda’
Sartaj Aziz calls for South–South collaboration for regional peace, prosperity
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Experts stress role of SBP in finding rupee’s fair value
Central bank needs to develop a tool to assess the deviation of rupee
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Keeping it transparent: ‘Drastic reforms needed to win people’s trust’
Panel of legal experts urge people-centric governance
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Monetary deprivation: Experts term poverty lack of fundamental freedoms
The highest incidence of poverty is found in Balochistan, followed by K-P and Sindh
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Expert calls for evolving national policies to secure cyber boundaries
Robust policies necessary to secure cyber boundaries