Understanding Development Budget Execution in Pakistan’s Fiscal Framework Development budget execution—the extent to which provinces utilize their Annual Development Plan…
Read MoreProvincial Budget Call Circulars 2026–27
Review of Provincial Budget Call Circulars & Timelines: Preparing for FY 2026–27 As Pakistan transitions into the budget preparation phase…
Read MoreHome
Evaluating the Impact of IMF’s Technical Assistance on Pakistan’s Budget Practices
In Pakistan’s tumultuous fiscal journey, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) technical assistance has been both a lifeline and a litmus…
Read MoreImpact of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on Foreign Direct Investment
In a bid to reverse Pakistan’s prolonged FDI slump, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) emerged in June 2023 as…
Read MorePakistan’s First Green Sukuk: A Bold Step Toward Sustainable Islamic Finance
Green finance is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for any nation serious about long-term resilience and inclusive growth. Pakistan’s…
Read MoreLoss and Damage Fund: Implications for Pakistan’s Climate Strategy
The 2022 monsoon floods—a climate catastrophe displacing 33 million Pakistanis and submerging a third of the country—crystallized the brutal economics…
Read MoreCompetency Framework for Civil Service: Building Capacity for Effective Governance
In an era where digital governance and climate crises demand agile policymaking, Pakistan’s civil service—a relic of colonial-era structures—faces mounting…
Read MorePublic Financial Management and Accountability Assessments: Federal and Provincial Perspectives
In Pakistan’s complex fiscal ecosystem, Public Financial Management and Accountability Assessments (PFMAAs) serve as critical diagnostic tools, revealing how federal…
Read MoreClimate Adaptation Financing: Addressing Pakistan’s Vulnerability
Pakistan’s geography—a confluence of melting glaciers, monsoon-fed rivers, and arid plains—places it among the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations. The catastrophic…
Read More