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Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Coverage of Pakistan Institute of Development Economics in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 03:30 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 02:37 UTC
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  • WORLDAug 3 · 02:37 UTCDAWN
    Agriculture: Water’s cycle of debt and poverty

    Pakistan faces severe water stress due to depleted surface storage and groundwater resources, impacting agriculture and small farmers. Institutional failures, unregulated tube wells, and industrial pollution exacerbate aquifer depletion, leading to poverty cycles and health crises.

  • BUSINESSAug 3 · 02:24 UTCDAWN
    The economy Pakistan forgot to measure

    Pakistan's economic data overlooks a significant portion of unpaid labor, including domestic work and contributions to family businesses. Nearly 78% of women engage in productive unpaid activities, with 8.8 million women and 5.9 million men involved in unpaid market work according to the 2024 Labour Force Survey.

  • POLITICSJun 29 · 03:30 UTCDAWN
    The need for robust debate

    Pakistan's Parliament passed the Rs18.8 trillion FY27 budget 11 days after its presentation, incorporating 30 government-backed amendments while rejecting all opposition proposals. The process faced disruptions and protests, with calls for longer legislative debates to improve transparency and accountability. Recent progress includes increased parliamentary participation and technical support for budget scrutiny by the finance committee.