Lahore School 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics
August 21, 2026
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Labels: ADE2026, Applied Development Economics, CDPR, CREB, IGC Pakistan, Images, Lahore School, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/21/2026 09:36:00 AM,
Lahore School 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics - Day - 2
Labels: ADE2026, Applied Development Economics, CDPR, CREB, IGC Pakistan, Images, Lahore School, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/21/2026 09:32:00 AM,
Lahore School 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics - Day - 3
August 19, 2026
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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/19/2026 10:51:00 AM,
'Stabilisation policies driving poverty'
August 18, 2026
Speaking at the inauguration of the 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics (ADE) in Lahore, Lahore School of Economics (LSE) Rector Dr Shahid Chaudhry stated that Pakistan's economic policies are deeply shaped by national development concerns that necessitate high government spending. He added that state-led healthcare and social protection efforts illustrate the complex challenges and opportunities in strengthening public welfare systems, making scholarly research platforms vital for finding sustainable, inclusive development pathways.
Labels: ADE2026, Applied Development Economics, CDPR, CREB, IGC Pakistan, Images, Lahore School, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/18/2026 08:58:00 AM,
Essential Insights of Economics for Public Policy Formulation and Implementation in Pakistan
August 13, 2026
Pro-Rector
Professor and Dean, Faculty of Economics
Lahore School of Economics
World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair for Pakistan
August 6th, 2026
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Labels: Dr. Azam Chaudhry, Economic Policy, Innovation and Technology Center, Lahore Journal of Economics, Lahore School, Macroeconomics, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Public Policy, Research, Trade Policy
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/13/2026 09:05:00 AM,
Global Energy Price Shock Weighs Heavily on Pakistan’s Economy, Lahore School of Economics Report
June 30, 2026
Pakistan’s economy is facing mounting pressure from a prolonged global energy price shock that has slowed economic growth, accelerated inflation, widened external imbalances, and increased poverty, according to a new quarterly report released by the Modelling Lab of the Innovation and Technology Centre at the Lahore School of Economics.
Labels: Dr. Azam Chaudhry, Economic Growth, Growth, Inflation, Innovation and Technology Center, Lahore School, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/30/2026 09:22:00 AM,
Economy struggling under weight of global energy shock: report
June 29, 2026
Pakistan’s economy is struggling under the weight of a global energy shock that has dampened growth, stoked inflation, and strained the country’s external accounts, according to a quarterly report prepared by the Modelling Lab of the Innovation and Technology Centre at the Lahore School of Economics.
Labels: Dr. Azam Chaudhry, Economic Growth, Growth, Inflation, Innovation and Technology Center, Lahore School, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/29/2026 09:25:00 AM,
Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
June 27, 2026
Pakistan's economic growth stands at 3.1% this fiscal year, but a brutal global energy shock is threatening to drag that figure down further, with millions of the country's poorest citizens already paying the price.
That is the central finding of the Lahore School of Economics' latest quarterly assessment for Financial Year 2025-26, released by its Modelling Lab. The report, authored by economists Dr Moazam Mahmood and Dr Azam Amjad Chaudhry, paints a sobering picture of an economy caught between fragile recovery and external pressure it cannot control.Read more »
Labels: Dr. Azam Chaudhry, Economic Growth, Growth, Inflation, Innovation and Technology Center, Lahore School, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/27/2026 01:25:00 PM,
State of the Pakistan Economy, Growth, Inflation and Welfare in Pakistan
June 25, 2026
Labels: Dr. Azam Chaudhry, Economic Growth, Growth, Inflation, Innovation and Technology Center, Lahore School, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/25/2026 03:15:00 PM,
Policy risks eat into export revenue
June 16, 2026
Pakistan is losing hundreds of millions of dollars in export revenue every month, not because of foreign tariff wars or global trade conflicts, but because of the uncertainty generated by its own policymaking machinery, according to a new study released by economists Azam Chaudhry and Gul Andaman of the Lahore School of Economics (LSE).
Labels: China, Dr. Azam Chaudhry, Export, Exports, Finance Act, Lahore School, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research, Revenue, Trade, US
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/16/2026 09:29:00 AM,
Challenges and Possibilities for Environmental Sustainability in Pakistan
May 12, 2026
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Labels: Environmental Science and Policy, Lahore School, Research, The Lahore Journal of Policy Studies
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 5/12/2026 04:14:00 PM,
Lahore Journal of Economics
May 08, 2026
Evaluating the Impact of Withdrawal of Telegraphic Transfer (TT) Charges Reimbursement on the Remittances from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Muhammad Omer
Financial Development and CO₂ Emissions: A Global Analysis and Continent-level Comparisons of Institutional Quality’s Mediating Role, Ayesha Rehman, Muhammad Tariq Majeed, and Tania Luni
The Economic Impact of Environmental Sustainability Practices in the Hospitality Sector: A Global Review with Policy Implications for Pakistan, Kashaf Waseem
Measuring Availability of Resources: A Case Study of Selected CPI Items in Pakistan, Nimra Hamayun, Hafiz Rizwan Ahmad, and Muhammad Munawar
Access the LJE here: https://lje.org.pk/currentIssues
Labels: Lahore Journal of Economics, Lahore School, Publications, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 5/08/2026 11:13:00 AM,
Managing Business in Pakistan
May 06, 2026
The conference commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the opening address by Dr. Shahid Amjad Chaudhry, Rector of the Lahore School of Economics. Dr. Chaudhry highlighted the importance of resilience and transformation in Pakistan’s business environment amid global uncertainty, technological disruption, climate concerns, and changing economic realities. He emphasized the role of academic research in informing policy and guiding businesses toward sustainable and inclusive growth.
Labels: Business, Lahore School, Managing Business in Pakistan, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 5/06/2026 10:23:00 AM,
Oil shock, falling investment threaten growth outlook
April 29, 2026
By Shahram Haq
Key findings presented at the two-day conference revealed that Pakistan's GDP growth for fiscal year 2026-27 could fall to 1.8%, significantly lower than the pre-conflict estimate of 3.2%, primarily due to surging global oil prices, which recently touched $120 per barrel. Inflation is projected to rise to 9.4%, further squeezing households already under pressure.
Experts noted that Pakistan's heavy reliance on imported energy – nearly 80% of total needs – amplified the economic shock by worsening the current account and increasing domestic costs.
In his opening address, Rector Shahid Amjad Chaudhry highlighted three major vulnerabilities: weak positioning in ongoing IMF negotiations due to accumulated debt, rising import costs driven by oil prices, and the urgent need for long-term structural reforms in taxation, regulation, and investment.
A panel chaired by former State Bank governor Ishrat Husain emphasised that while Pakistan's exchange rate had shown relative stability after sharp depreciations in 2018 and 2022, underlying pressures remained due to persistent external imbalances.
Researchers from the Lahore School of Economics' Modeling Lab warned that the country's sustainable growth rate had declined to 3.7%, limiting its ability to expand without triggering balance of payments crises. At the same time, the trend GDP growth has dropped sharply from 4% (1992-2018) to 2.5% (2018-2023), largely due to falling investment. Adding to concerns, the economists estimated annual capital outflows of $6-9 billion, attributing them to exchange rate depreciation and falling domestic profitability, which have weakened savings and investment.
On the external front, Graduate School of Development Studies Director Rashid Amjad pointed out that while remittances surged to around $40 billion in 2025, their impact on the domestic economy remained limited as a significant proportion was spent on imports. Structural weaknesses in Pakistan's economy also came under scrutiny. Speakers highlighted continued dominance of low-value textile exports, declining manufacturing capabilities, and shrinking global market share. Economists linked the slowdown in industrial growth to high borrowing costs and reduced private-sector investment.
Agriculture, traditionally a backbone of the economy, is also showing signs of stress. Researchers noted declining growth in key crops such as wheat and cotton, possibly due to falling support prices.
On policy, Professor of Economics at Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya Rajah Rasiah advocated for a proactive industrial strategy focused on export-led growth, suggesting that Pakistan could build on emerging strengths such as solar technology. The conference also highlighted worrying social indicators. Data showed that caloric poverty, which had declined steadily from 2000 to 2014, has reversed since 2018 and continued rising through 2025. Labour market challenges persist, with low female participation and high unemployment even among graduates, despite improvements in education.
Research on regulatory policy revealed untapped opportunities. A study, led by Theresa Thompson Chaudhry, found that firms significantly underestimated the benefits of solar energy, despite potential electricity savings of 40-60% and payback periods of less than two years. Meanwhile, financial inclusion remains a long-term challenge. According to Jamshed Uppal, Research Professor at Busch School of Business, it could take over five decades for 90% of Pakistan's population to gain access to formal banking services at the current pace.
Experts also stressed the importance of governance, with Matthew McCartney, a development economist, noting that stable political environments are more conducive to growth-oriented reforms and poverty reduction. In a broader assessment, conference participants warned that Pakistan was already facing a structural slowdown before the latest oil shock. Declining investment, exchange rate volatility since 2018, and rising capital outflows have collectively weakened economic fundamentals.
While the recent stabilisation of the exchange rate was acknowledged as a positive development attributed to government policy measures, economists cautioned against renewed calls for further depreciation, warning it could reignite inflationary pressures and deepen economic instability.
The conference concluded with a call for urgent, coordinated reforms to boost investment, enhance productivity, and strengthen export competitiveness.
Labels: Lahore School, Management of Pakistan Economy, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 4/29/2026 08:55:00 AM,
Conference on Recent Advances in Mathematical Methods, Models and Applications (RAMMMA26)
April 10, 2026
RAMMMA 2026 Programme is attached here
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Labels: CMSS, Lahore School, Mathematical Methods, RAMMMA, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 4/10/2026 02:32:00 PM,
Eighth International Applied Development Economics Conference (17-19 August 2026)
March 18, 2026
Labels: ADE2026, Applied Development Economics, CREB, IGC, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 3/18/2026 09:20:00 AM,
Access to Foreign Markets: Insights from the Pak-China FTA
March 11, 2026
What the Data Shows
Using data from the Census of Manufacturing Industries (CMI) for Punjab (2000, 2005, and 2010), the study analyzes how textile firms responded before and after the FTA.
Labels: FTA, Lahore School, Macroeconomics, Manufacturing Sector, Pakistan, Research, Trade
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 3/11/2026 03:12:00 PM,
Challenges and Possibilities for Environmental Sustainability in Pakistan
February 28, 2026
Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Lahore School of Economics
Call for Papers
The Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Lahore School of Economics, is organizing the sixth Environmental Science and Policy Conference on Wednesday, 13 & Thursday, 14 May 2026. A broad outline of the conference's scope includes original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews, and analyses. All scholars, and practitioners, professionals, researchers and policymakers with a common interest in studying the field of Environmental Science and Policy from different disciplines are welcome to share their research.
The Primary Themes for the Conference are:
- Air Pollution & Smog Management in Pakistan
- Water Security & Sustainable Water Management
- Flood Risk Management & Climate Disasters
- Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Security
- Sustainable Urbanization & Environmental Planning
- Green Energy Transition & Environmental Sustainability
- Solid Waste & Plastic Pollution in Pakistan
- Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Protection
- SEA, EIA, and EMS
- Environmental Data Governance & Ethical AI
- Occupational Health and Safety
Interested participants are requested to submit an abstract of their paper to the Department of Environmental Science and Policy by April 13, 2026. Authors will be notified regarding acceptance of abstracts by April 17, 2026.
Submit your abstracts to: LSE.ENVIRONMENT@GMAIL.COM
Important Dates
Submit an Abstract: DEADLINE April 13, 2026
Acceptance Notification: April 17, 2026
Register to Attend: DEADLINE May 08, 2026
Conference Dates: 13–14 May 2026
Labels: Environmental Science and Policy, Lahore School, Research, The Lahore Journal of Policy Studies
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 2/28/2026 09:48:00 AM,
Unlocking Growth: Inside the Latest ITC Policy Challenges Volumes
November 19, 2025
Both volumes of "Policy Challenges for Macroeconomic Management and Growth in Pakistan," the 2023 and 2024 editions, are now available on the Lahore School of Economics' Innovation and Technology Center (ITC) website, along with their individual chapters. You are warmly invited to visit the website, explore the published volumes, and share the links within your professional and academic circles.
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Labels: Innovation and Technology Center, Lahore School, Management of Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 11/19/2025 01:21:00 PM,
Exports stagnant despite rupee fall
November 16, 2025
For years, Pakistan has relied on traditional levers like currency depreciation and energy subsidies to stimulate exports. Yet despite multiple rounds of rupee devaluation, the country's export earnings have largely stagnated.
According to an empirical analysis by the Lahore School of Economics, it is not price adjustments but innovation, diversification, and access to high-income markets that truly drive export growth.
Labels: Dr. Azam Chaudhry, Exports, Pakistan, Pakistan Export, Research, Trade Policy, WTO, WTO Chairs
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 11/16/2025 01:50:00 PM,
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