Pakistan Affairs – Institute of Policy Studies

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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31 Mar 2026

From Net-Metering to Net-Billing: An Illusion of Corrective Reforms

Pakistan’s power sector faces persistent structural challenges, including DISCO inefficiencies, high generation costs, and rising circular debt, straining consumers [...]

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06 Mar 2026

Pakistan Economic Insights (January 2026)

Pakistan’s economic recovery is gaining momentum faster than anticipated, with large-scale manufacturing rebounding from contraction to 4.8% growth and [...]

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