
2021: The year that was
It was an eventful year that ends on a positive note. In the face of COVID pandemic, Pakistan has performed better than its peers. It has managed to register a decent economic growth of 3.9 percent, and a surplus on current account, till the middle of the calendar year. On the heels of three important issues; Afghan situation, spike in the international commodity prices and the FATF, the International Monetary Fund has forced additional taxes, to the tune of Rupee half a trillion. This may bring further inflation, but the government says, inflation alone is better than stagflation. A deadly combination of stagnation and inflation. Member Economic Advisory Council, Dr. Abid Suleri has it analysed for you…
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Governance
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Is the current government an interim setup, before a caretaker regime to conduct general elections
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Government may not get external financial support without adjusting petroleum prices
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The budget 2022-23 is a fiscal challenge for the government
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Uncertain economic policy and reversible decisions on abolishing subsidies.
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Budget To Be Announced In The Third Week Of June
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Highlights from the Power Sector: April in Review
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Government is Rolling out a Plan to Provide Subsidy
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Future Of CPEC by Dr. Hassan Daud Butt (CEO) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa BOIT
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Government has to take Tough Choices on Economy
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Pakistan Economy Latest updates | Economic measures | Pakistan | IMF | Economy in 2022
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Government has to control inflation
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Government has to Increase Energy Prices for Reducing the Current Account Deficit
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IMF says we will wait to see what the next government intends to negotiate for economic stability.
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Next Government Has to Ensure Five Policy Pointers
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Current Political Crisis In Pakistan | Dr. Abid Suleri | Economy of Pakistan | Politics of Pakistan.
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Social Footprint of Monetary Policy in Pakistan
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The Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi is in China
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Arising out of the "No Confidence Motion" against the Prime Minister
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Strengthening Evidence-informed Decision-making in Pakistans Trade Sector
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Current Political Crisis has Brought Pakistan & its people to a loaded gravel path
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The International Monetary Fund has put off review consultations on the ongoing fund programme
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The CPEC, phase two is moving ahead
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Pakistan Leadership Conversation 2022 | Dr Abid Suleri | Shaukat Tarin | ACCA | SEED
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Russia has challenged the global supremacy of the US by reaching ‘Strait of Bosporus,’
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Accelerating Sustainable Development Beyond Pandemic: Way forward for Pakistan
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Better Business Regulatory Environment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Better Business Regulatory Environment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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The current account deficit is expected to reach 20B by the end of this fiscal year | Dr. Sajid Amin
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The PM has announced a major relief on petroleum prices.
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The West is using ‘FATF,’ as a political tool to punish Pakistan
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The 18th Constitutional Amendment,’ is responsible for the slowing down of CPEC, is a game stopper
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Tobacco Control in Pakistan | Tobacco | Environment | Tobacco Consumption
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Mini-Budget
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Pakistan is the pivot, around which the EW (Ind-Eur) & the NS (CPEC) trade and energy Corridors revolve.
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Government wants to continue incentive to the five export-oriented sectors.
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First Meeting of National Network of Economic Think Tanks – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter
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2021: The year that was
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Balancing 'Monetary Policy' for growth and social equality
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Role of Parliamentarians at COP 26
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Why the Russian and Chinese presidents abstained from attending the Conference of Parties at Glasgow
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Policy Dialogues on Local Governance
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Public Private Dialogue - The National Network of Economic Think Tanks- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter
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What pressure Pakistan would face at the hands of global establishment?
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Origination of E-Commerce industry. | Podcast by Mr. Abid Rasheed.
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Export Competitiveness Amid COVID
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State Bank announces monetary policy for next two months | Dr. Abid Suleri
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Inception consultation on “Understanding social implications of monetary policy in Pakistan”
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Illicit, Illegal or Smuggled Tobacco Products in Pakistan
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Fertiliser getting expensive, it is smuggled, and for subsidy, the farmer is groping in the dark...
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E-Commerce policy and SME preparedness
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Pre COP-26 | From Paris to Glasgow Report
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Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) vs Build Back Better World (B3W): Where does Pakistan stand?
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The 'Current Account' deficit can touch 3%, If Afghan dollar continues to reflect in pakistan
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Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan Post US Evacuation
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Addressing the Gender Dimension of COVID-19 Pandemic: Data, Policy and Psychological Determinants
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Good pace of economic growth mirrors good performance of government | Dr. Abid Q Suleri
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Addressing the Gender Dimension of COVID-19 Pandemic: Data, Policy and Psychological Determinants
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Green Energy Caucus!A discussion with our worthy Parliamentarians along with our Executive Director
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Let’s celebrate freedom by promoting respect, justice, equal rights, and dignity in Pakistan
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Independence Day Celebration 14 August
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Happy #IndependenceDay2021 Pakistan! 🇵🇰Some glimpses of #IndependenceDayCelebrations at SDPI
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IMF demands increase in energy prices or risk sliding of rupee and increase in discount rates
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Sustainable Development Goals and role of Pakistan
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How Pakistan has won. Dr. Abid Suleri reveals the story of 'Obstacles and Courage'
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World Hepatitis Day 2021 - Hepatitis can’t wait
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Dr. Abid Suleri explains why a new programme with the IMF will be negotiated
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Rise of the Dollar against the rupee is likely to settle back, as Eid remittances are roped in.
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Road to COP26: Role of Academia in Energy Transition of Pakistan
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Ahead of COP 26: What IPCC report has for South Asia
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Future of #Telecom Industry Amid COVID-19, with special focus on Pakistan
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Rural Livelihood and Development: Options for Pakistan
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Let’s celebrate freedom by promoting respect, justice, equal rights, and dignity in Pakistan
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Role of Academia in Achieving the Objectives of National Environmental policy
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Government to amend NEPRA, OGRA and the State Bank law , under the would be new IMF program
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Pakistan should resume programme with the IMF sooner, rather than later
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The Delta Variant of COVID-19: Precautions and Preventions
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Pakistan to midway scrape the ongoing IMF programme, only to negotiate a better one
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Violence Against Women Challenges, Reforms, and the Pandemic
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Due to rise in the international commodity prices inflation is inevitable next year
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CLIMATE-INDUCED DISPLACEMENT AND MIGRATION IN PAKISTAN
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The Role of Evidence in Policymaking in Pakistan
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Future directions for VRE deployment in Pakistan
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Strategies developed to save the poorest families from inflation
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Government will help in providing new seeds and latest technology
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Exclusive interview of Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan | H.E. Mr. Kuninori MATSUDA
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Government announces Rs1.95 increase in power tariff, watch DR Abid Qaiyum Suleri analysis
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Impact of COVID on Energy Sector of Pakistan: Opportunities and Challenges.
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Pakistan Clean Energy Summit Thematic Session 2 Priorities for Clean Energy Investments
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Clean Energy transition summit pakistan Session 3 Panel discussion on Renewable energy
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Pakistan Clean Energy Summit Thematic Session 1 Green CPEC Leveraging green financing
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Clean Energy transition summit Pakistan Session 2 Keynote Speech by Relevant Stakeholders
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Clean Energy transition summit pakistan Session 1 Introductory Session
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Government to use agriculture as engine of growth
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International financial institutions have gone cold on Pakistan.
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Local Government, Challenges, Strategies and the Way Forward
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Prospects of Clean Energy Transition along the Coastal Areas of Karachi
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Public Private Dialogue - Roadmap for Sustainable Development of Balochistan
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Public Private Dialogue -Clean energy transition of pakistan
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Report launch Government Pensions and Future Fiscal Sustainability
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ENSURING FOOD SECURITY AMID COVID-19 THROUGH ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION
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No new taxes, but new taxpayers will be created
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Low carbon Recovery in Pakistan: Green financing strategies in Post-Covid Scenario
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20.6 million people lost their jobs due to Covid-19, Special Survey PBS
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PRE-BUDGET SYMPOSIUM ON EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS AMID COVID19 IN PAKISTAN
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State bank of Pakistan Amendment Act 2021,First Response to the SBP Amendment Act 202
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Changes in HEC Ordinance
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IMF approves $500 million disbursement to Pakistan
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What fiscal policies Pakistan needs for sustained economic recovery from Covid-19
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Reasons behind increase in circular debt stock of Pakistan that will reach to $16 billion this year
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Myths and Misconceptions about Covid vaccine
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Consultative dialogue ‘Textile & Garment Sector outlook amid COVID19’
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Expediting Trade Facilitation Reforms for Manufacturing Sector amid Covid19
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Coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID -19
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KEY MESSAGES: COVID-19 vaccination and the difficulties ahead
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COVID-19 Impact on Exporting Enterprises
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Key Messages "Life after COVID-19: Are we ready to opt for a new normal"
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Life after COVID-19: Are we ready to opt for a new normal
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SDPI’s Policy Message at Year End
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SDPI’s Policy Message at Year End
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Occupation and the pandemic-Indian state’s atrocities in Kashmir
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Economy and environment interplay in post COVID 19 Era
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Pakistan United States Cooperation amid COVID19
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Pre-budget public-private dialogue amidst measuring the impacts of COVID-19
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Collective efforts the only way to respond to COVID 19 challenges
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Hard Spin Impact of COVID 19 on CPEC
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Economy in post-COVID-19 Era
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COVID 19 and regional cooperation in South Asia
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Belt and Road Initiative BRI as a Health Silk Route
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Role of Social Enterprise in COVID 19 crisis recovery phase
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IMF support to Pakistan under RFI, Existing EFF program, & Debt Rescheduling
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Covid-19 crisis: Impact on women's health, domestic violence, and lost livelihoods
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Lessons from Germany to Deal with COVID19
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Higher Education and Digital Inclusiveness in Times of COVID 19
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COVID 19 and Air Quality
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World Bank's support to Pakistan in Responding to Covid-19
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State of Climate Governance Post COVID-19
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Rethinking Development amidst COVID-19 Crisis
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Macroeconomic Policy Responses to COVID-19
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Combating COVID-19: Learning from China
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Overseas Pakistanis and COVID-19
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Mitigation action against COVID-19 and its impact on Pakistan's labour market
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SDPI’s Message on March 23
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COVID-19: Liquidity injection a must
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Roundtable 'Combating COVID 19: Policy Options for Pakistan'
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Coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID -19
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Changing Global Power Dynamics: Policy options for Pakistan
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Changing Global Power Dynamics: Policy options for Pakistan
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Changing Regional Security and Implications on US- Pakistan Relations
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IMF’s First Review of Pakistan’s Economy under EFF
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IMF starts evaluation of government's performance in the first quarter (Q1) of FY20
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Growth and Debt Projections by IMF for Pakistan
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Follow Up
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Defiant Tobacco Industry and Future of Graphic Health Warning
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Kashmir and Article 370
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Change in Kashmir's Constitutional Status and Pakistan's Option
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Health Vision of Government of Pakistan – II
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Health Vision of Government of Pakistan – I
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Health Vision of the Government of Pakistan
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SDPI Post-Budget (2019-20) Analysis
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Canadian feminist policy and trade ties between two countries
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Will there be anything new in the budget 2019?
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Growth and Inequality in Pakistan
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Bilateral relations of European Union (EU) and Pakistan
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Parliamentary System of Governance in Pakistan
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Open Data Systems for Development Effectiveness in Pakistan
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“Toward New Global Governance” by Professor Bertrand Badie
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Democratic Progress in 2018: A Review
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Amendments in Federal Budget 2018-19: Challenges and Way Forward
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Trade in the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf
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18th Amendment and Challenges To Growth Need For Reform Truth To Strengthen Institutions
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Pakistan Climate Change and Political Response (Part 3)
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Pakistan, Climate Change and Political Response (Part 2)
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Pakistan, Climate Change and Political Response (Part 1)
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Project closing ceremony: Citizen Participation and oversight in budget making at district level in KP
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Coffee Table Program: CPEC, Economy and Political Crisis
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Pakistan Power Appraisal Before Elections
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Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Budget 2017-18
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Unfolding CPEC
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Coffee Table Program: An Analysis of Panama Papers Scandal Judgment
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Accountability through Empowerment
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Legal Instruments for Transparent Governance
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سیاسی کشمکش
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Training Workshop on Budget Making Process in Peshawar - KP
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Training Workshop on Budget Making Process in Haripur --KP
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Trans-boundary Cooperation on Water, Energy, and Food Security
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Coffee Table Program : China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
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Gas Reforms in Pakistan: Gas Distribution and Cost
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Cyber Security and Emerging Threats
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ڈاکٹر عبدالمالک مفاہمت اور بلوچستان
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Preparing Earthquake
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Coffee Table Program: One Country, One Solution
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Implications of Gilgit-Baltistan de-facto Provincial Status on Kashmir Dispute
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Coffee Table Program : New Pakistan, New Narrative
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Coffee Table Program : Regional Solution to the Local Energy Needs
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Remedial Measures for Inequality in Pakistan
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SDPI's 59th Meeting of Telecom Sector
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Coffee Table Program: Kanwar Ahmad Dilshad eye-shot on bygone Elections
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Coffee Table Program : Gen. (R) Pervaiz Musharraf and his party APML
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Making Quality Education Accessible in Pakistan
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New Regional realities after the troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Minister for Privatization on Privatization at Coffee Table
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Coffee Table Program 42 : Elections in Ukraine
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Alif Ailaan District Education Rankings 2014
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Decentralizing Governance: Global Good Practices and Issues in Pakistan
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News & Views Program 3
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Coffee Table Program 38 : Civil-Military Relations, Democracy & Islamabad Sit-ins
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PTI and PAT Sit-ins in Islamabad
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News & Views : D-Chock Dharna
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SDPI-Herald Public Opinion Poll on Federal and Provincial Government's 1st year's Performance Eval
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National Consultation on Budget 2014-15
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Coffee Table Program : Discussion on Budget 2014-15
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Coffee Table Program : Disaster Conflict & Society in Crises
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UET Peshawar Energy conference
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Energy & Tax Reforms: Firm Level Analysis from Pakistan
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Coffee Table Program 21 : Post-NATO Withdrawal
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Coffee Table Program 18: China's Global Rise
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Coffee Table Program 17: Changa Pani: An Urban Water and Sanitation Solution
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Changa Pani
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Coffee Table Program 15:Taliban and Peace Talks
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Coffee Table Program 14: Foreign Relations
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Coffee Table Program 13: Averting Water Wars
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Coffee Table Programme 10 : Economy Of Pakistan
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Taxation Reforms
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Electricity Governance
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Coffee Table Programme 5: Pakistan Protection Ordinance 2013
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First 100 Days Performance of PML N Government
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Allotment of Residential Land to Balakot Earthquake Affectees
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Civil Military Imbalance
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Awaam Chahte Hain
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Participatory Federalism and Decentralization
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Energy Governance in Pakistan
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Peri-Urban Webinar: Identifying, Mapping, and Understanding Peri-Urban Area in India and Pakistan
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Inequality of Land Rights
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Ejaz Haider's lecture on the Changing Nature of War the QAU
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Unpacking Corruption
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TUJ Pakistan
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Pakistan Mein Riyasti Ashrafiya Ka Urooj
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Telecommunication in Agriculture
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Post Budget Seminar 2013-2014
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Political Barometer
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Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Growth: Challenges for Peshawar
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Electricity crisis
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Development Priorities for New Government: The Way Forward
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Development Challenges Confronting Pakistan
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Corporate Social Responsibility Program Series
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Anti Corruption Symposium
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Anti Corruption Strategy
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Anti Corruption
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Climate Change: A Non Traditional Security Threats
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Gas Shortage Aggravates
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Future of Telecom Services
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Signing Ceremony Between GoJ & UNDP
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De-radicalization of Vulnerable Segments in Pakistani Society
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In Country Consultation Meeting
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ASER Pakistan 2011
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Defining Security: Securing a Frontline State
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Energy shortages and management
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Launching Ceremony of Human Development Report 2011
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The Crisis in Pakistan's Energy Sector
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Revival And Reforms Local Government Elections
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Citizen Report Card