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13 Aug 2026

The Makkah Agreement: A New Strategic Layer in Pakistan’s Security Calculus

This analysis by Brig (r) Tughral Yamin, Senior IPS Associate, examines the strategic significance of the Makkah Joint Defense [...]

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05 Aug 2026

Beyond New Provinces: Rethinking Pakistan’s Governance Crisis

The debate over creating new provinces has resurfaced as a proposed remedy for Pakistan’s governance challenges. However, administrative restructuring [...]

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05 Aug 2026

Is the Era of Dollar Dominance Coming to an End?

The debate over de-dollarization has moved past academic circles into central banks, finance ministries, and boardrooms worldwide. Sanctions, geopolitical [...]

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31 Jul 2026

USD 10 Billion Exchange Stabilization Fund Request: Economic and Political Implications for Pakistan

Pakistan has requested a USD 10 billion loan from the US under the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF), a specialized [...]

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23 Jul 2026

New Oil Discovery in Libya: Opportunities and Prospects for Pakistan

Libya’s latest oil discovery in the Sirte Basin marks a significant development for the country’s energy sector and carries [...]

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24 Jun 2026

Federal Budget 2026-27: Overview and Economic Implications

The brief focuses on the description of the major economic numbers in the Federal Budget 2026-27, while highlighting key [...]

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16 Jun 2026

Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26: An Overview of 10 Key Macroeconomic Indicators and Their Implications

This Economic Insight examines the key macroeconomic indicators of Pakistan’s economy as presented in the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26. [...]

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25 May 2026

Pakistan’s Economy and Upcoming Federal Budget: Challenges and Policy Efforts

Pakistan’s economy is passing through a critical phase marked by fragile macroeconomic stabilization alongside deep-rooted structural vulnerabilities. The forthcoming [...]

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19 May 2026

Pakistan requires development-focused budget beyond short-term stabilization: IPS seminar

Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget must move beyond short-term economic stabilization and focus on long-term development priorities including export growth, [...]

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01 Apr 2026

Preserving Leverage: Pakistan’s Strategic Options for Water Security under the Indus Waters Treaty

Water security in Pakistan is increasingly threatened by climate change and India’s growing non-compliance with the Indus Waters Treaty [...]

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