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Lahore School 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics - Day - 2
August 18, 2026


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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/18/2026 10:39:00 AM,

'Stabilisation policies driving poverty'

Experts say weak exports, low investment, privatisation policies capping growth 

Repeated economic stabilisation measures in Pakistan – including exchange-rate adjustments, privatisation and liberalisation – have substantially transformed the country's economy but have also contributed to rising poverty, said economic experts on Monday.


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.Read more »

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/18/2026 08:58:00 AM,

Lahore School of Economics Faculty Honoured with Prestigious National Awards
August 17, 2026

The Lahore School of Economics is proud to share the news that two of its distinguished faculty members have been conferred with high civilian awards by the Government of Pakistan in recognition of their outstanding contributions to academia, research, and public policy.


Dr. Rashid Amjad has been awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz. A former Vice Chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and currently Director of the Graduate Institute of Development Studies at the Lahore School of Economics, Dr. Amjad has made significant and lasting contributions to economic scholarship and policy discourse in Pakistan. His work continues to shape thinking on development issues at both national and institutional levels.


Dr. Sabiha Mansoor, former Vice Chancellor of Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) and currently a Professor at the Lahore School of Economics, has been conferred the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. The award recognises her exceptional contributions to higher education, research, and policy, spanning leadership roles and sustained academic engagement.

These honours reflect the high calibre of scholarship and public service associated with the Lahore School of Economics. The entire community congratulates Dr. Rashid Amjad and Dr. Sabiha Mansoor on this well-deserved national recognition.

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/17/2026 05:11:00 PM,

Lahore School 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics
August 15, 2026

 Abstracts

Program

Also in the Express Tribune


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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/15/2026 10:21:00 AM,

Independence Day Celebrations - 2026
August 14, 2026

As per the Lahore School tradition, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated on 14 August 2026 at the Lahore School of Economics Main Campus with national fervour and zeal.


Senior faculty, administrative staff, support staff, students, and their families gathered on the campus green, which a quick shower had washed. The dignified ceremony began inside the Amjad Chaudhry Library with a recitation from the Holy Quran.


Dr Shahid Amjad Chaudhry, Rector of the Lahore School of Economics, presided as the chief guest. A smartly attired contingent of security guards presented a salute as the Pakistan flag stood majestically and the national anthem resonated across the huge hall of the Library. Dr Azam Chaudhry, Pro-Rector and Dean of Economics, also attended the ceremony.


Addressing the gathering, the Rector reflected on the nation’s historic struggle for freedom, the sacrifices that made independence possible on 14 August 1947, and the progress achieved over the past 79 years.


Other highlights of the day included full participation by everyone present, milli naghmey, distribution of sweets, and an Azadi Lunch in the main cafeteria. Prize distribution for the winners of the Azadi Tournament added to the festive atmosphere of Jashn-e-Azadi.


The occasion was a poignant reminder of the country’s journey from colonial rule to sovereignty and a reaffirmation of the Lahore School’s role in nation-building.

Pakistan Zindabad, Lahore School Paindabad.

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/14/2026 12:00:00 PM,

Essential Insights of Economics for Public Policy Formulation and Implementation in Pakistan
August 13, 2026

Azam Amjad Chaudhry

Pro-Rector

Professor and Dean, Faculty of Economics

Lahore School of Economics

World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair for Pakistan

August 6th, 2026

Read the report (PDF)

Some useful information

• My contact information if you have any questions, comments or suggestions:

Email: Azam@lahoreschool.edu.pk

• A very useful source of information is the Lahore Journal of Economics which has a Special Edition that covers many of these topics:

http://www.lahoreschoolofeconomics.edu.pk/EconomicsJournal/LJEIntro.aspx

• Another useful source is our book entitled ‘Policy Challenges for Macroeconomic Management and Growth in Pakistan’ — you are receiving copies of our new books today; I hope they serve as a lasting extension of this discussion.

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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

Hassan Abbas

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.


The report, covering the fourth quarter of FY2025-26, was prepared by Dr. Moazam Mahmood, Professor of Economics; Dr. Azam Amjad Chaudhry, Dean of the Faculty of Economics; Amna Noor Fatima, Manager and Data Analyst at the Modelling Lab; and data analysts Anodha Liaquat and Syeda Khadeeja Batool.
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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/30/2026 09:22:00 AM,

Lahore School of Economics Admissions 2026
June 29, 2026

 


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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/29/2026 09:27:00 AM,

Economy struggling under weight of global energy shock: report

By Hassan Abbas

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.


The report, covering the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26, was authored by Dr Moazam Mahmood, Professor of Economics; Dr Azam Amjad Chaudhry, Dean of the Faculty of Economics; Amna Noor Fatima, Manager and Data Analyst at the Modelling Lab; and data analysts Anodha Liaquat and Syeda Khadeeja Batool.
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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/29/2026 09:25:00 AM,

Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
June 27, 2026

Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns Lahore School of Economics report

Shahram Haq

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 »

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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

Financial Year 2025-2026 (Q4)

Lahore School of Economics

Dr. Moazam Mahmood, Professor, Faculty of Economics

Dr. Azam Amjad Chaudhry, Professor & Dean, Faculty of Economics

Amna Noor Fatima, Manager, Data Analyst, Modeling Lab

Anoosha Liaqat, Data Analyst, Modeling Lab

Syeda Khadijah Batool, Data Analyst, Modeling Lab

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/25/2026 03:15:00 PM,

Policy risks eat into export revenue
June 16, 2026

Shielding exporters from year-to-year tax changes can help stave off losses

Sharam Haq

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).


The headline finding is striking. When the United States and China fought a bruising tariff war in 2018 and 2019, an episode that reshuffled global supply chains and rattled exporters worldwide, Pakistan's trade policy uncertainty index peaked at 185, against a baseline of 100. But Pakistan's own Finance Act of 2024, a routine annual budget law, pushed that same index to 348, nearly twice the level recorded during the biggest trade conflict in a generation. By 2025, the index had reached three and a half times its historical mean.
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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 6/16/2026 09:29:00 AM,

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