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GLOBAL POLICIES AND FOREIGN RELATIONS
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Presence of NATO Forces in Afghanistan: Implication for Pakistan
50 Years of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: An Appraisal
Pakistan’s Kashmir Policy: Prospects for a Paradigm Shift
Evolving Geo-Political Global Environment and Pakistan
Pakistan’s Relations with the West After 9/11
Pakistan’s Relations with India: Problems and Prospects
US-Pakistan Relations: Looking Beyond The War Against Terror
Dynamics of Indo-Pak Nuclear Deterrence
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Pakistan’s Security
Reshaping the Foreign Policy of Pakistan
US Doctrine of Pre-emption and Unilateralism: Implications for Pakistan
International Terrorism and Religious Extremism: Implications for the States of South
and South East Asia
The US-Pakistan Alliance – Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan
Indo-Israeli Nexus: Implications for Pakistan
The Future of US-Iranian Relations and Its Likely Impact on Pakistan
China as an Emerging Power
Prospects of Pakistan’s Relations with Israel
Pakistan’s Image Problem
Expansion of the European Union: Implications for Pakistan
US Counter Terrorist Strategy: Breeding or Eradicating Terrorism
US presence in Central Asia – Impact on Regional Security
Pakistan’s Relations with China
SAARC – Problems and Prospects
SAARC vs. The European Union: Lessons to be Learned
The Future of the Freedom Struggle in Kashmir
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Pakistan’s Relations with the Muslim Block: Need for Paradigm Shift
Pakistan’s Security and the Kashmir Issue: Reassessing Policy Options
Prospects for Peace and Stability in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Policy Towards Afghanistan: Recommended Options
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Kashmir Liberation Movement
Recent Developments in Indo-Pak Relations – A Step Towards the Solution of Kashmir
Issue?
International Wars: Private Profit of the Military Equipment Manufacturers,
Technological Enterprises, Oil Companies, Transporters, and Security Providers
Baglihar Dam: Issues and Problems
Kishnganga River Diversion Project – Impact on Pakistan
Unity in the Islamic World – Reality or a Pipe Dream
Greater Middle East: Implications for Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah
Possible Measure to Make the United Nations Relevant
Arabs VS Israel: New Emerging Scenario
The World as a Village: Learning to Live Together
South Asian Free Trade Agreement During the Next 20 years
Pakistan’s Relations with the United States – An Unequal Partnership
ECO and Pakistan
Palestine – History and Prospects of Existence as an Independent State
Pakistan’s decision of joining the US War against Terrorism and its Implications
Kashmir Issue: the Role of UN and International Community
Pakistan’s Geo-economic Interests in Central Asia
Constitutional Development in Afghanistan
Nuclear Issue in Iran and its Impact
Pakistan-India Relations – Lack of Trust
SAARC – Leading Nowhere
The Coming Global Oil Crisis
The Invasion, Occupation and Future of Iraq
US Pakistan Relations: Terrorism, Democracy and Possible Economic Opportunities
Gwadar: Pakistan’s Goals and Strategic Implication for Iran, China and USA
The Genesis of Jihad in International Politics
Pakistan’s Role in War against Terrorism – Its Impact on Economic Growth
Fall of the Ottoman Empire: Causes and Effects
9/11 Commission Report: Implications for Pakistan
Identity Crisis: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Policy
Alternate Dispute Resolution System – Pakistan Experience
Defence Policy of Pakistan
Internal and External Threats to the Security of Pakistan, Policy of Enlightened
Moderation and its Implications for Pakistan and its Security
The Durand Line as a Border: Its history, its Reinforcement by Fencing, and the Sociopolitical Consequences thereof
The Challenge of National Identity in Pakistan: From Muslim Nationalism to Pakistani
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Pakistan’s Role in the Global ‘War on Terrorism’ and International Response: Policy
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US Policy in Iraq: Implications of Continuance or Withdrawal
Is the UN another League of Nations? The Cause for its Failure, Options for
Improvement and Fulfillment of its Charter Obligations
The Muslim Ummah Today: Is it a Victim of Western Prejudice or the Cause of it?
Track-II Diplomacy: Part of the Problem or Solution?
Expansion of China: Access to Gwadar & Myanmar - Implications for Pakistan
Sharing of Water Resources: Regional, National and Provincial Expectations
China’s Plans to Access South Asia’s Oceans: Its impact on Pakistan’s Strategic Options
Pakistan’s Relations with Russia, in the Context of Wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Programme: Its Implications for Regional Neighbours and
International Stakeholders
Global War on Terror and its Impact on National Harmony
Kashmir Dispute and an Assessment and Evaluation of the Current Formulas for its
Resolution
Media, Political Stability, and National Security: Learning from the Media Experience in
India and Sri Lanka
China as a Strategic Partner or an Emerging Economic Threat to Pakistan
US Counter - Terrorism Strategy: Impact on Pakistan’s Internal and External Dynamics
and Policy Choices
Pakistani Diaspora and the Image of Pakistan Abroad
China as an Emerging Power and its Relations with Pakistan
Pakistan’s Image Problem
Indo-US Agreement 123: Challenges for Pakistan’s Diplomacy
Iranian Quest for Nuclear Capability and Implications for Pakistan
Should Pakistan Recognize Israel? Options and Implications
Is UN another League of Nations? What Reforms can make it Successful?
Pak-US Relations: Costs and Benefits of an Unequal Partnership
Think Tanks in the West: Their Role in Policy-making and Impact on Pakistan
Pakistan’s Decision of Joining the US ‘War on Terrorism’: Its Cost and Benefits
US, NATO, and the ‘War on Terrorism’: The Region’s New Security Landscape
US Doctrine of Pre-emption and Unilateralism: Implications for Pakistan
US-Pakistan Relations: Looking Beyond The War on Terror
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Pakistan’s Security
Indo-US Strategic Relations: Implications for Pakistan
Pakistan’s Policy towards Russia
Pakistan’s Decision of Joining the US War against Terrorism and its Implications
The Relationship between Pakistan and China
US Counter-terrorism Strategy: Problems and Prospects for Success in the Region
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Programme: Its Implications for Regional Neighbours and
International Stakeholders
Indo-US Agreement 123: Challenges for Pakistan’s Diplomacy
Is the UN another League of Nations?: Shortcomings, Options for Improvement, and the
Way of the Future
America’s War on Terrorism in Afghanistan: Genesis, Escalation and its Implications for
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From Most Allied to Most Sanctioned to Major Non-NATO Ally: A Critical Review of
the Evolution of US Foreign Policy towards Pakistan
Track-II Diplomacy and the Prospects for the Resolution of Kashmir Dispute
The Muslim Ummah Today: Is it a Victim of Western Prejudice or the Cause of it?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): Its Role, Relevance and Importance for
Pakistan
Pakistan and Afghanistan: Are they Conjoined Twins in International Politics?
The Concept of ‘Homeland Security’ : Can the US Model be adopted in Pakistan?
Pakistan-Iran Relations post-9/11: Problems and Prospects for the Future
Pakistan-India Relations in the Context of Water Issues: Options for Pakistan
Pakistan-India Peace Process: Myth or Reality?
Sino-India Relations: Implications for Pakistan
Pakistan, India, and the Afghan Crisis: Is there a Way Forward?
Ethnic Unrest in Western China and its Implications for the Future of Pakistan - China
Friendship
Diplomacy as a Tool for Trade Development: Role of Foreign Missions of Pakistan
Pakistan and Post-Taliban Afghanistan: The Karzai Factor
Pakistan’s ‘Look East’ Policy: How Important is ASEAN and What Needs to be Done
About It?
Pakistan’s Relations with the United States: An Appraisal of Economic Assistance to
Pakistan since 9/11
Impact of Human Rights Violations on Pakistan’s Image Abroad
From Political Diplomacy to Trade Diplomacy: Redefining the Role of Foreign Missions
of Pakistan
Constitutional and Political Implications of the 18th & 19th Amendments
Impact of Religiosity on Voting Behavior in Pakistan during the last three General
Elections
Gwadar: Pakistan’s Goals and Strategic Implications for Iran
Effect of Sino-India Relationship on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy
Interfaith Wars in South Asia: Scenarios and Response
Indo-Pakistan Dialogue Process on Kashmir, 2000-2008: An Analysis
Iran’s Alleged Nuclear Weapons Program and its Implications for the Region
Emerging Spectrum of UN Peace Keeping and Role of Pakistan
Transnational Organized Crime Networks in Pakistan’s Neighbourhood: Genesis,
Sprawl, Implications
Pakistan-Iran Relations after the Iranian Revolution
Expansion of Pakistan’s Economic Relations with SAARC Countries
US as a Factor in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations
India’s Attempt for a Permanent United Nation Security Council Seat: Implications for
Pakistan and its other Neighbours
Cross- border relations: A case study of Xingiang- Gilgit Baltistan
Emerging Spectrum of UN Peace keeping and role of Pakistan
Violations of Indus Waters Treaty: Implications for Pakistan
The Future of US-Iranian Relations and its Likely Impact on Pakistan
Indus Water Treaty needs to be Revisited to avoid a Future Water War between India and
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SAARC Vs. The European Union: Lessons to be Learned for Pakistan
Indo-US Relations since 9/11 and its Impact on Pakistan
Internal Wars and Deterrence Nexus: A Comparative Study of Russia, China and
Pakistan
Pak-China FTA and its Impact on Pakistan’s SME Sector
National Security of Pakistan Today: Strategic Challenges and Policy Reforms
Opening of Pakistan India Trade: Prospects and Fears
US-Pakistan Trade Relations: Problems and Prospects
Arab Spring and its Implications for Muslim World
Pakistani Diaspora and the Image of Pakistan Abroad
Pakistan and the Commonwealth: An Appraisal of Economic Gains and Missed
Opportunities
Access of Gwadar to China: International Response and Implications for Pakistan
Future of European Union and its Implications for Pakistan
Pakistan–Iran Security Irritants: A Critical Analysis and Policy Recommendations
Iran’s Nuclear Program: The US Response and Policy Options for Pakistan
Prospects of Territorial & Water Disputes Resolution in the Context of Current IndoPakistan Relations
Fencing Pakistan’s Western Borders: Viability and Implications
Indian and foreign intervention in Balochistan: can a new Bangladesh be in the making?
How can the sliding situation be prevented?
Can Pak-China Trade Corridor bring about a big economic political, social and cultural
metamorphosis?
Indo Pak Free Trade: Would Pakistan gain or loose. Should Pakistan go for it at all given
the precarious situation at LoC?
Pakistan – Afghanistan Economic Relations after 2014
Pak-China Relationship: An Unequal Partnership?
Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: Challenges and Prospects
Prospects and Challenges for Pakistan to join ASEAN as Full Member
Pakistan – Russia Relations in the Changing Paradigm: Options and Future Challenges
Recognition of Israel? Real time implications and threats.
Indian and Foreign Interventions in Balochistan: Myth or Reality and Policy Options
US- Pak Changing Alliances – Challenges & Opportunities for Pakistan
Need to Revisit Pak-Afghan Relations: An In-depth Analysis.
Public and Private Health Care in Pakistan: a Critical Comparative Appraisal
Critical Study of the Examples of Successful Regionalism to Improve Indo-Pakistan
Relations
India’s Security Council Membership: Prospects and Implication for Pakistan
Has U.S. Policy Actually Spread Terrorism Rather than Contain it? Will it Get Better or
Worse? Why and How?
A Critical Appraisal of FTAs with China and Malaysia
Rise and Profile of BJP and Narendra Modi Government in India: Impact on Pak-India
Relations and Policy Option for Pakistan
US-India Strategic Partnership: Implications and Recommendations for Pakistan
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To what Extent have Western Politics and Ideals Influenced China?
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Defence Expenditure and Economic Growth: Towards a Balanced
Strategy Energy Security Challenges of Pakistan and Response Strategies
IT Education in Pakistan – Problems and Prospects
Communication Infrastructure Development in Pakistan
China as an Economic Development Role Model: Lessons for Pakistan
Gas Pipeline from CARs or Iran to India: A Cost-Benefits Analysis and Policy Options for
Pakistan
Water Management Strategy for Pakistan
Improving Irrigated Agriculture: Recommended Options
Water as a Resource for Progress and Development of Pakistan
Conversion of Power Projects from Furnace Oil to Gas: Recommended Strategy
Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) – A Critical Appraisal
Economic and Environmental Impact of Coal-based Power Generation in Pakistan
Role of IFIs in Pakistan’s Economic Policy Formulation
Government’s Policy of Economic Revival: A Critical Analysis
Role of Pakistani Expatriates in the Economic Development of the Country
Prospects of Future Industrial Policy of Pakistan
Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Pakistan: Fact or Fiction
Indus Waters Treaty – 1960: A Critical Appraisal
Prospects for E-Commerce in Pakistan
Human Resource Development as a National Strategy
Dynamics of the Underground Economy in Pakistan
How to Compete in Today’s Knowledge-based Global Economy
Privatization and the Performance of the Privatized Industrial Sector
Gwadar Port – A Promising Future
Strategy to Maximize Productive Employment
Water Storage, Management, and Distribution in Pakistan
Expansion of Pakistan’s Economic Relations with Neighboring States
Role and Functions of the Regulatory Authorities in Pakistan
Role of MNCs in the Economic Development of Pakistan
Role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan’s Development
Agricultural Potential of Pakistan
Equitable Distribution of Wealth and National Security
Countering Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism: Prospects and Challenges
Role of Transport Sector in Economic Development – Present Status and Suggested
Remedies
Expanding the Resource Base in Pakistan
Education System in Pakistan: Future Challenges
Corruption: An Impediment to Rapid Economic Development
Pakistan’s Population as an Element of National Power
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Privatizing of PTCL: Cost-Benefits Analysis
The Investment Challenge for Pakistan
NFC Award: A Bone of Contention or a Recipe for National Cohesion
Rural Women and Economic Activity in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Economy: Critical Issues
WTO and Pakistan: Compliance and Constraints
Trade Diplomacy and Strategy for Export Growth
Balochistan – Development Constraints
Politics of Poverty, A Threat to Security: A Pakistani Perspective
Primary Education in Pakistan
Financial Management in Public Sector
Privatization of KESC: Opportunities and Threats
Development of Non-traditional Sources of Energy in Pakistan
Power Requirements of Pakistan During the Next 20 Years
Rural Electrification: Solutions within the Resource Constraints
Hydroelectric Power Development within the Resource Constraints
Un-employment as an Indicator of Economic Backwardness
Indigenization of Automotive Sector in Pakistan: Myth or Reality
Reforms in the Indirect Tax Regime
Smuggling: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Economy
A Brief History of Direct Taxes in India and Pakistan
Problems of Direct Taxation in Pakistan
The Future of Islamic Banking in Pakistan
Public Finance in Pakistan – Structural Issues and Reforms
Provincial Taxation – Issues and Reforms
Enforcement Issues: A Futuristic View of the Role of Pakistan Customs
Deforestation in Pakistan
Scope for Change of Tax on Business Activities of Tribal Areas
Implications of Market Economy in Pakistan
Introduction of Mid-Term Budget Framework in the Federal Budget: A Critical Appraisal
A Critical Analysis of Stages of Preparation of the Federal Budget in Pakistan
Role of Health Care in Poverty Reduction in Pakistan
Trade Diplomacy: How to Harness its Potential for Pakistan
Review of Government’s Policy for early short-term Employment of Fresh Engineering
Graduates and Role of Engineering Council
Role of Engineering Development Board and Prospects for Development of Engineering
Industry including Tariff and Trade matters
Protection to Local Engineering Industry against Imports of Engineering Goods resulting
in Enhancement and Strengthening Engineering Base in Pakistan
Renewable Energies – Prospects in Pakistan
Tax to GDP Ratio in Pakistan – Strategy for Improvement
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
The Investment Climate in Pakistan
Dynamics of Pakistan’s Economy
Pakistan’s Economy in Perspective
Customs Valuation System in Pakistan: Shifting from BDV System to GATT Code of
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Valuation
The Role of Zakat in Poverty Reduction
WTO – Implications for Pakistan
Mineral Potential of Offshore and Coastal Areas of Pakistan
Industrialization in NWFP: Prospects and Implementation
Mineral Resources of Balochistan – An Appraisal
NFC Award from Balochistan’s Perspective
Issues in Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan
Universal Self Assessment Scheme – An Appraisal
Tax Administration Reform – An Appraisal
Labour Migration
Are we Fulfilling Food and Nutrition Demands of the Nation?
Agricultural Potential of Balochistan
Urban Transport Planning with Special Reference to Karachi and Lahore
Globalization – Its Socio-economic Impact on Pakistan
Pakistan’s Trade Relations with Western Neighbouring Countries
Import of Gas through Pipeline: Challenges and Prospects
Medium Term Development Framework: Perspective and Prospects
Use of Alternative Energy for Diesel-Electric Transition on Pakistan Railways
The Role of Zakat System in the Process of Poverty Alleviation
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan – Comparison of Regional Investment
Regimes
Cluster Development as a Means of Strengthening SMEs
NTBs and their Impact on Pakistan’s Export Performance
Transport Policy of Pakistan
ISO – 9000, its Applicability to Public Sector
Privatization: Options for Pakistan Railways
Microfinance as a Poverty Alleviation Tool for Women
Food Security in Pakistan
Housing Problem in Pakistan – Appraisal and Options
Economic Development in Pakistan
Livestock – Its Importance and Contribution to Agriculture
Menace of Water Logging and Salinity
Role of Seed Industry in Agriculture Development in Pakistan
Role of Cotton Crop in Pakistan Economy
Role of Horticultural Crops and its Export Potential
Public Accounts Committee: Role, Functions and Limitations
Role of Woman in National Development
NFC Award: Perceptions of Smaller Provinces and Policy Options
Comparative Analysis of Direct and Indirect Taxation Structure in Pakistan and Indonesia
Malaysia as an Economic Development Role Model: Lessons for Pakistan
Public Goods Transportation: A Comparative Study of the Indian and Pakistani Experience
Stock Exchange – Speculation and its Impact on Small Investors
Economic Statecraft – Need of the Day
Trade with India
Solar Energy: Problems and Prospects in Pakistan
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Comparative Study of Reforms in State Bank of Pakistan and Reserve Bank of India
Pakistan’s Industry: How to Compete in a Globalizing World?
Ecological Stability: Afforestation and Deforestation Practices in Pakistan
Future Role of Agriculture Sector in the National Economy of Pakistan Facing the New
Challenges of Efficiency and Competitiveness posed by the New Era of Globalization
Strategies to Reduce Trade Deficit in the Short and Long Run
A Critical Analysis of Monetary Policy for Growth and Development in Pakistan
Bottlenecks and Possible Solutions for Expanding Pakistan’s Trade with Neighbouring
Countries
Failure of Co-operative System in Pakistan: Can it be Revived?
Comparative Study of Privatization Policy in different periods in Pakistan and a
Recommended Privatization Strategy
Enhancing Economic Growth through Higher Labour Productivity in Pakistan
Hybrid Seed, Technical Progress and Agriculture Output in Pakistan
Cluster Development as a means of Strengthening SMEs
Foreign Financial Assistance for Higher Education and its Implications
An analysis of Interest Free Banking – Implications for Financial System in Pakistan
Energy Gap in Pakistan: Its Impact on Trade Competitiveness and Current Account Deficit
R&D and Innovation of Pakistan’s Industrial and Agricultural Sectors: Is India a good
example to follow?
Livestock and Poverty Reduction Strategy: Lessons to be learnt from Poverty Reduction
Programmes of India
Science & Technology: A Low Priority Area in Pakistan; Is it a Futuristic Solution in the
light of Global Experience
Economic Growth and Role of Direct Taxes in Pakistan: Lessons to be Learnt from Similar
Economies
Population Growth in Pakistan and its Negative/Positive Implications for Poverty
Reduction and Economic Development
Analysis of Public-Private Partnership in Health, Education, Agriculture, Livestock and
other Sectors of National Economy – A Case Study of Pakistan
Agriculture and Livestock – Evaluation of Problems and Inconsistent Policies in Pakistan
with a Comparison to Chinese Experience: Can Agriculture and Livestock provide a Base
for National Economy to Take Off?
Prospects of Knowledge-based Economy – Lessons to be Learned from Indian and other
Relevant Experiences to Adopt Short, Medium and Long Term Measures
Environment and Energy Needs: Is Sustainable Growth possible in Pakistan?: Comparison
with Countries facing Similar Circumstances
Value Added Tax (VAT) in Pakistan: What Lessons can be Learned from other Similar
Economies
Foreign Economic Aid: Pakistan’s Debt Management Experience, Options and
Recommended Strategies
The Need for Social Security Nets and Policy Options in the light of Demographic
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Rural – Urban Migration in Pakistan: A Cost-benefit Analysis in Comparison with the
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Role of Middle Class in Socio – Economic Development in Pakistan
Free Trade Zones and Economic Development: Benchmarking and Policy Action Plans for
Pakistan in the light of Sri Lankan Experience
WTO Implications in Terms of TRIPs, TRIMs, and Agriculture: Policy Options for
Pakistan
Industrial Diversification in Pakistan: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects
Live Stock Industry in Pakistan: Present Status and Future Prospects, Learning from East
Punjab and Gujrat
Population Growth: Its Implications for Economic Development in Pakistan
Universal Self-Assessment Scheme: An Analysis and Comparison with Regional Practices
Direct Taxation in Pakistan: A Plan for Growth, 2010-2020
Public – Private Partnership in Pakistan: An Analysis and Comparison with Global Best
Practices
Regional Alliances and Economic Development: A Comparison between SAARC and
ASEAN, and the Future of SAARC with Implications for Pakistan
The Role of NGOs in Socio-Economic Development in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Potential for Export-led Growth: Lessons Learned from ASEAN
Population Growth in Pakistan and its Negative/Positive Implications for Poverty
Reduction and Economic Development
Social Sector Development in Pakistan
A Big Leap in Islamic Mortgages in the West
Privatization of KESC: Opportunities and Threats
Importance of Human Resource in National Development in Pakistan
HRD in Textile Sector in Pakistan
Ecological Stability: Afforestation and Deforestation Practices in Pakistan
Smuggling: Its Magnitude and Impact on Pakistan’s Economy
Kalabagh Dam: Political, Economic or Regional Issue?
Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs): A Critical Appraisal
Insurance Business in Pakistan – Perspectives and Prospects, Life, General, and Group
Insurance
Implementation of National Tourism Policy – Problems and Solutions
Role of Engineering Development Board and Prospects for Development of Engineering
Industry including Tariff and Trade Matters
Health Tourism in Pakistan: A Comparison with Regional Experience
The Rising Cost of Transportation and its Impact on the Economy of Pakistan-Suggested
Way Forward
Pakistan and Anti-dumping Laws: Application and Consequences
A Critical Analysis of the Transport Sector in Pakistan and the Need for Formulating an
Implementable National Transport Policy
Gawadar Port and its Connectivity to Hinterland: Challenges for the Future
Mineral Policy of Pakistan: Management, Supply and Pricing Mechanism
Global Warming, and its Impact on Pakistan’s Agriculture
Micro Finance as a Poverty Alleviation Tool for Women
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Privatization and Disinvestment: Issues in Pakistan
Livestock Development: A Comparison of Pakistan’s Experience with the Indian
Experience
Transport Policy of Pakistan – Is There a Need for One?
Technology Foresight for Pakistan
Regional Transportation Linkages of Pakistan – Future Prospects for Trade
Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan – Perspective of the Provinces and Policy Options
Wheat Pricing, Procurement and Storage – Implications for Food Security
Agricultural Development: Farm Technology and Marketing
WTO Agreement on Agriculture: Implication for Pakistan
Doha Development Agenda: Implications for Pakistan
Managing Inflation and Growth in Pakistan
Foreign Assistance / Aid – Does it Help to Achieve Economic Sustainability?
Financial Grievances of NWFP, Sindh and Balochistan: A Strategy for Sustainable
Resolution
Mass Transit System for Karachi: Future Prospects
Linkages Between Government Spending, Growth and Poverty in Rural Pakistan
Foreign Debt: How can Pakistan Eliminate, Manage or Reduce it?
The ‘Curse’ of Cotton: Central Asia’s Destructive Monoculture
Trade in Horticulture in Pakistan: Potential and Challenges
Poverty and Recent Government Public Welfare Initiatives in Pakistan: A Cost-Benefit
Analysis
Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the current Energy Crisis
Poverty Alleviation: An Evaluation of Policy on Microfinance in Pakistan
The State of Technical and Vocational Training for Employment Generation in Pakistan: A
Critical Appraisal
Reducing the Cost of doing Business in Pakistan: Investment in the Transport
Infrastructure
A Critical Evaluation of State Bank’s Policy for Managing Foreign Exchange Reserves of
Pakistan
Stimulating Savings and Investment for Growth in Pakistan: Learning from the Chinese
Experience
A Critical Assessment of the ‘Rental Power Initiatives’ of the Government of Pakistan:
The Cost of Bridging the Energy Gap
Implementation Strategy of Value Added Tax in Pakistan
Swat Operation, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and the Response of International
Community
Financial Bankruptcy of Pakistan Railways and PIA: Causes, Remedies and Future
Directions
Pakistan’s Tryst with Big Dams: Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward
Critical Analysis of Fiscal Policy from 2002 to 2009
Importance and Development of Port and Shipping Sector for Facilitating Trade in
Pakistan: Does Gawadar Port have a Future?
Can Pakistan Learn from Indian Cooperative Farming?
Division of British Punjab and its Impact on Agriculture in Pakistan: The Case of Head
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Pursuing Public-Private-Partnership (PPP): Model for Development of Infrastructure
A Critical Appraisal of PPRA Rules: Should Pakistan join WTO on Government
Procurement Agreement?
Role of Pakistani Expatriates in Economic Development of the Country
Critical Appraisal of Oil Pricing in Pakistan
Mass Urban Transportation System for Islamabad/ Rawalpindi: Need and Future Prospects
Does Policy of Corporate Farming Address Labour Absorption in Rural Areas?
Decline in Growth of Domestic Manufacturing Sector in Pakistan
Up-scaling of Microfinance for Micro and Small Enterprises: A Comparative Study of
Pakistan, Indonesia and Bangladesh
Role of Remittances in Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan
Impact of ‘War on Terror’ on Tourism Industry in Pakistan
Collapse of Film Industry and its Impact on Economic Development in Pakistan
Child Trafficking in Pakistan: An Analysis of Social and Economic Aspects
Impact of Pak – China FTA on Pakistan’s Domestic Manufacturing Sector
Can We Manage Power Crisis?: A Comparison of Public/Private Generation in Pakistan
Organic Farming in Pakistan: Challenges and Potential
Export Development: Supply Chain Management Issues in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Potential as a Transit Trade Corridor for Facilitating Trade in the Region: Can
the Infrastructure and Trade Institutions Support the Growth of Potential Transit Trade?
Liberalizing Service Sector: Impact on Domestic Service Providers in Pakistan
Strategy for Developing Knowledge Economy to Pursue Export-led Growth Model
Water Distribution Problems between the Punjab and Sindh: Causes and Remedies
Industrial Policy Formulation in Pakistan: An Evaluation of its Outcomes in the
Engineering Sector
Government’s Policy of Economic Revival: Is Privatization a Way Out?
Underground Economy of Pakistan: Do we Need to Curb it or Regularize it?
Population Growth and its Implications for Unemployment and Poverty in Pakistan
Universal Self Assessment Scheme: Has it helped or hurt Tax Collection in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s Quest for Enhanced Market Access and its Implications on our Export Profile
Child Welfare and Child Labour in Pakistan: Implications on External Trade
China as an Economic Development Role Model: Lessons for Industrial Development in
Pakistan
Withholding Taxes in Pakistan and their Impact on National Economy
The Impact of Pakistan’s Preferential and Free Trade Agreements on the Economy, with
special focus on China
Pakistan’s Debt Management Experience: Options and Recommended Strategies
Energy Crisis and its Impact on Industrial Development in Pakistan: The Case of
Faisalabad
Tax to GDP Ratio in Pakistan: Problems and Prospects for Improvement
Livestock and Poverty Reduction Strategy: Lessons to be learned from India and China
Role of NGOs in Health Sector in National Development of Pakistan
Relationship between Labour Welfare and Labour Productivity in Pakistan’s Textile Sector
Software Development for Export: A Critical Appraisal of Policies and Implementation
Strategies
Government’s Policy of Economic Revival: A Critical Analysis and Way Forward
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Public Finance in Pakistan: Structural Issues and Reforms
Human Development Issues of Pakistan in the Light of the latest HDI
Financial Mismanagement in Public Sector: Need for Structural Reform
Intellectual Property Rights: Implications for Development of Local Pharmaceutical Sector
in Pakistan
Human Resource Development in Service Sector in Pakistan: An Appraisal
Role of Multi-national Corporations in Pharmaceutical Sector: A Comparative Study of
Pakistan and India
Role of IFIs in Pakistan’s Economic Policy Formulation: The Case of IMF
Enhancing Pakistan’s Trade Diplomacy: Lessons from the ASEAN
Un-even Economic Growth in Pakistan: Critical Analysis and Way Forward
Pakistan’s Geo-economic Interests in Central Asia
Role of Regional Trade in Future Economic Growth, with Special Reference to SAFTA
Human Development: A National Strategy for Economic Growth in Pakistan
Structures for Food Security in Pakistan: Constraints and Potential
Expanding the Resource Base in Pakistan: The Case of RGST
Import Rationalization: Implications on Export-led Growth
Public-Private Partnership in Infrastructure Development: A Comparative Study of
Pakistan and India
Competing in Knowledge-based Global Economy: The Case of Pakistan’s Labour Force
The role of Service Sector in Economic Growth and its sustainability
SMEs and Clusters development in Pakistan
Population Growth: Its Implications for Socio-economic Development in Pakistan
Water as a Resource for Progress and Development of Pakistan
Aid vs. Trade: A Critical Analysis of Pakistan’s Needs in terms of Aid and Trade
Planning Commission of Pakistan in the Changing Paradigm of Development
Carbon Credit Opportunities for Pakistan: Targeting 5% of the Global Market
The International Halal Food Industry: Scope for Exports from Pakistan
Introduction of Mid-Term Development Framework in the Federal Budget: A Critical
Appraisal
Critical Analysis of Agriculture Sector in Pakistan, its Contribution to the Growth of GDP
and the Way Forward
Developing Strategies and Mechanisms for achieving MDG’s beyond the Deadlines
From Economic Nationalism to Globalization: Lessons for Policymakers in Pakistan
An Analysis of Poverty Reduction Strategies and Recommendations for Pakistan
Trade Diplomacy and Strategy for Exports Growth of Pakistan
Enhancing Domestic Commerce in Pakistan: Constraints and Strategies
Service Delivery in the Agricultural Sector: An Appraisal
Human Development Issues of Pakistan in the light of Latest HDI
Sharing of Water Resources: Regional, National and Provincial Expectations
Trade-led Economic Growth in Pakistan: Myth or Reality?
Demographics and Economic Growth: Challenges and Opportunities
Agricultural Development: Farm/ Precision Technology and Marketing
Brain Drain from Pakistan Impedes Development of Knowledge Economy – Causes,
Consequences and Policy Prescriptions
An Analysis of Pakistan’s Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act, 2005, and
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Proposals for Improvement in Governance
The Prospects of Further Industrialization in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis
Urban Planning in Pakistan: Failures in Infrastructure, Safety and Vibrant Cities
Development
Human Development: A National Strategy for Economic Growth in Pakistan
Government’s Policy of Economic Revival: Is Privatization a Way Out?
Safety at Workplaces: Causes of Recent Fire Incidents at Industrial Establishments of
Lahore and Karachi and Possible Remedial Measures
Trade Diplomacy in South Asia: Policy Options for Pakistan
Human Resource Development: Strategy for Building Knowledge Economy in Pakistan
Pakistani Stock Exchanges: Speculations and its Impact on Small Investors
Tourism Industry in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities
Software Development in Pakistan: A Comparison with Development in India
Is Interest Free Lending Feasible in the Microfinance Sector? A Comparison of
Akhuwwat’s Performance with other Conventional Microfinance Institutions
Domestic Commerce and Trade in Pakistan: Perspective, Prospects and Challenges
Indigenization of Automotive Sector in Pakistan: Performance and Future Prospects
Hybrid Seed, Technical Progress and Precision of Agriculture Experience of Pakistan and
Way Forward
Competing in Knowledge Based Global Economy: The Case for Pakistan’s Labour Force
Power Generation from Thar Coal through Gasification: Can this address the Issue of
Power Requirements of Pakistan?
Shale Gas! Prospects and Future for Pakistan
Role of Pakistani Expatriates in Economic Development of Pakistan
Horticulture in Pakistan: Trade Potential and the Way Forward
Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure Development: Case of Lahore-Sheikhupura
Express Way.
Present Agriculture Policy and its Impact on Agricultural Productivity
Gawadar Port: Failure or Success: A Case Study of Project Formulation and
Implementation
Stock Exchanges in Pakistan are merely gambling houses. Does the economy or individual
investor get any boost or benefits?
Can financial Institutions including the State Bank in Pakistan really help further expand
the economy and the resources most efficiently like in USA?
Is Pakistani economy about to default? Is sustained self reliance an impossible dream?
An Appraisal of TARP in Pakistan
A Critique of Withholding Tax in Pakistan
Government Borrowing from the SBP: An Analysis 2008-20013
Tax Amnesties – Impact on Development of Tax Culture
Tax Audit System and its Effectiveness in increasing Tax Revenues
A Case Study of Privatization of Pakistan Steel Mill
IMF Conditionalities and Economic Development in Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal
Why most Development Projects are Revised Frequently – A Critical Review
Contribution of Real Sectors to Government Exchequer: Challenges and Policy
Recommendations
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Credit availability to SMEs in Pakistan : Challenges and Growth in the last Decade (20032013)
Rural Support Programs in Pakistan: A Comparison of two RSPs
Informal Economy in Pakistan: Threats, Challenges and Way Forward
Critical Analysis of Global Financial System and its Effect on Pakistan
A Critique on Government’s Borrowings in the last Decade (2002-2013)
Economic Globalization and its Implications on Poverty in Pakistan
Energy Gap: Its Impact on GSP Plus Concession and Current Account Deficit
Application of Mortgage Law in Real Estate Sector in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis
Pakistan as corridor for Regional Trade and Energy. Opportunities and Challenges.
Are Stock Exchanges in Pakistan mere Gambling Houses?
Democracy, Dictatorship and Economic Growth.
Energy efficient Pakistan: is it a dream?
Grant of MFN Status to India; A Critical Appraisal.
Addressing Regional Economic Disparities for National Integration and Social Stability
Harnessing of scarce water resources in Balochistan for increase in Agriculture Production.
Export of Software Potential in IT Industry – A case of Pakistan
Infrastructure as driver of Economic Development.
Innovation and performance in agriculture – most powerful tool for poverty reduction in
Pakistan
Declining Share of Large Scale Manufacturing in GDP: Reasons and Remedies
A Comparative Study of Regional Trade through Chahbahar and Pakistan
Pak–China Trade Corridor and its Impact on Economy - Highlight comparing with the
other Geo-strategic Regions.
A Critique of Demographic Survey of Pakistan 2013.
Impact of Advertisement on Consumption Patterns.
Consumer Protectionism in Pakistan – A Critical Analysis.
Documented and Undocumented Economy of Pakistan: An Analysis and Way Forward for
Extra Resource Mobilization
The Challenge of Rising Income in-equality in Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal
Appraisal of Potentials of Livestock Sector for Achieving Vision 2025
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The Challenge of Documenting Economy in Pakistan: Critical Analysis and Policy Option
Cell Phone Transfer of Money: Implications for Formal Banking System
Impact of Land Holdings on Agricultural Productivity
The Impact of Low Oil Prices on the Economy of Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal
Effectiveness of Financial Regulatory Authorities in Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal
An Evaluation of Investment in Real Estate Sector in Pakistan
Structure, Size and Importance of Social Economy in Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal
Countering Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism: Prospects and Challenges
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Strategic Leadership Training: Recommended Model
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Weak Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Possible Remedies
Strategic Planning and Strategic Vision at the National Level
Effective Training and Evaluation System in Civil Services
Managing Disasters: Are We Ready?
Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan
Can Access to Justice Programme help Resolve Problems of Judiciary in Pakistan?
Need for Reform in Higher Judiciary
Need for Reform in Lower Judiciary
Towards Performance Audit of the Civil Services
Separation of Audit and Accounts – Pros and Cons
Institutional Reform in Pakistan – Is It Donor Driven or Otherwise?
The Role of NGOs in Policy Formulation
Separation of Functions under Police Order 2002, with Reference to Punjab
Pakistan Police: Current Issues
Balochistan – Major Issues and Concerns
The Machinery of Criminal Justice System in Pakistan and the Role of the Police
A Critical Appraisal of the Devolution of Powers to the District Level
Public Consultation and Good Governance
Civil Services Reforms – A Road to Better Service Delivery
Behavioral Pattern in Administrators – A Study in the Use of Power
Leadership Crisis in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
Change Management in Pakistan
The Role of Supreme Audit Institutions: Towards Effective Governance
Dispensation of Justice in the Income Tax Department and the Need for Reforms
Past, Present and Future of Pakistan Post Office
Community Policing: A Novel Way of Problem-solving Efforts
Risk Analysis Approach in Auditing
Role of Audit in the Process of Privatization
Sustainability of Rural Water Supply Schemes – Role of Community Participation and
Policy Options
CCB’s as Development Partners in the Local Government System “Issues and Way
Forward”
Regulatory Regime in Housing Sector – A Critical Appraisal
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Punjab: Future Vision/Strategy
Making Services Work for People: A Critical Review of Civil Services Reforms in
Pakistan
Re-inventing Government: A Critical Review of civil services reforms in Pakistan
Punjab Education Sector Reforms Program: Quality Improvement through Sector Wide
Approach
Access to Justice Programme – An Evaluation
Effective Public Service in Pakistan
Role of Internal Controls in Improving Management
Emerging Role of Women as Better Managers
Prevailing Conditions in Pakistani Prisons and Scope for Reforms
Employee Training in Safety-Human Factor and Human Error
Public Support for Policing with reference to Britain and Pakistan
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Crisis of Governance in Pakistan: Politics of Reforms and Institution Building
Punjab Police – A Historic Perspective
Issues in Preventing Health Care: Appraisal of Existing Policy and Recommendations for
Future
Effective Service Delivery – In the Context of Inter-relationship between the Attached
Departments and the Parent Ministries
How Efficiency of Public Sector can be Enhanced in the Existing Resources
The Capacity Building, a Tool of Good Management
Legislature Oversight and its Effectiveness in Pakistan
Relationship between Provincial Government and District Governments
Neutrality and the District Government: A Case Study
Big Dams are the Only Solution to Fill Energy Gaps for Sustainable Development
Fiscal Federalism: Case of Balochistan
Corporate Governance in Pakistan – Application and Issues
Standardization of Provincial and State Laws, Development and Practices in Governance
Impact of an Effective and Efficient Criminal Justice System on the Social Fabric of a
Country: A Comparative Analysis of Pakistan with Leading Countries of the World
Has the Police Order 2000 fulfilled its Objectives? What are the Missing Links and Gaps in
its Conceptual Framework and Implementation Processes? Why Community Policing
System has been left out of the Ordinance and will it Contribute Positively / Negatively?
Disaster Relief Management: Requirements, Experience, Preparedness and Capability
Problems of Governance in the Tribal Areas: Is Merger with the N.W.F. P. a Viable
Solution?
Provincial Autonomy, Social Sector Development and Constitutional Dilemmas in
Pakistan
Urban Management: How to Overcome its Flaws and Shortcomings in Pakistan?
Identification of Values, Beliefs and Attitudes towards Policy Formulation and
Implementation in Pakistan and their overall Effect on Service Delivery
Issues and Problems of Urban Transport and Planning for Future to Cope with the Growing
Needs with Special Reference to Lahore
Experience of Public-Private and Public Community Partnerships in Education: Analysis
for Future Policy Options
Role of NGOs in Pakistan: Are they Filling the Vacuum regarding Delivery of Services
because of Poor Governance, or they are Toeing Foreign Agenda?
Public Accounts Committee and Accountability: How can the System be made more
Effective and Efficient?
CCBs as Development Partners in the new Local Government System – A Comparison
with Examples of Success and Failure in the World
Individual Excellence vs. Institutional Decision Making: Role of Civil Services in Building
Institutional Capacity for Formulating and Implementing Public Policies
Creation of a Service Culture: A Case for Pakistan’s Civil Services
Strengths and Weaknesses of Federal System of Pakistan and its Comparison with Other
Countries: Possible Remedies to Rectify the Grievances of Federating Units
Urban Transport Planning in Major Cities of Pakistan: An Evaluation of the Impact of the
Growth Compulsions in Comparison with the Indian and Thai Experience
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Edible Oil: Consumption Patterns, Supply Needs, and Production Options
The System of Administration in FATA: Strengths, Weaknesses and Change Management
Model
Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan
Issues in Preventive Health Care: Appraisal of Existing Policy and Recommendations for
Future
Role of NGOs in Pakistan: Are they Filling A Vacuum or Promoting Foreign Agenda
Rural Support Programmes in Pakistan: Donors’ Agenda or Real Uplift
Medical Education in Pakistan: Problems, Prospects and Future Direction
Devolution Plan – A Success or a Failure?
Importance of Strategic Leadership in Policy Making
Pakistan’s Film Industry – Need for Revival
Folk Festivals of Punjab
The Declining Standard of Sports in Pakistan – Ways and Means to Improve it
Higher Education in Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal of HEC’s Reform Policies
Public Vs Private Sector Healthcare: Cost and Quality Comparison
Corporate Governance in Pakistan: Concept, Application and Issues with Reference to PIA
Role of Internal Audit in Defence Services of Pakistan and Accountability
Overview of Primary Healthcare in Pakistan
Child Welfare in Pakistan – Issues and Remedies
Relationship between NWFP and FATA with reference to Service Delivery
Implementable Policy choices for Educational Reforms in Pakistan: Learning from the
Experience of Eastern Europe
Open Air Policy and Development of Airports in the Private Sector in Pakistan – Lessons
Learnt from Sialkot
Institutional Reforms in Pakistan: Is it Donor–driven or Otherwise?
Civil Service Reforms in Philippines and Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis of Aims,
Objectives, and Outcomes
International Industrial Standards Compliance and their Impact on our Economy
Recruitment, Career Planning, Training and Appraisal System of the Civil Services and
the Military in Pakistan – A Comparative Study
Change Management in Governmental Processes in Pakistan: Lessons learnt from the
Chinese Experience
Fisheries Development: A Comparison of Pakistan’s Experience with the Indian
Experience
Developing a Service Culture – A Study of Pakistan’s Civil Service
Effectiveness of Government in Implementing Health Policy Structures, Capabilities and
Service Delivery in Pakistan
Punjab Education Sector Reform: How to make it a Sustainable process?
Critical Analysis of the Institutional Mechanisms for Public Policy Formulation in Pakistan
Select English Print Media (Newspapers) and its Impact on Policy Making in Pakistan:
Pakistan-India Relations in the Decade of the 1990s
Technology and Quality Improvement in Industrial Sector of Pakistan: Issues, Prospects
and Goals
Financial Sector Reforms in Pakistan: A Critical Review
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Change Management in Governmental Processes in Pakistan: Lessons Learnt from the
Chinese Experience
The Declining Standard of Sports in Pakistan: What Policy Changes can Remedy them?
Strengthening IPR Regime in Pakistan: Advantages and Disadvantages
Weak Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Possible Remedies
Religious Extremism in Muslim and Non-Muslim Societies: A Comparative Study
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Problems, Implications, and Solutions
Role of Electronic Media and the Impact of Investigative Journalism on Public Policy
Formulation in Pakistan
Strategies for Adherence to International Standards for Export Development by Pakistan
Local Government and Good Governance in Pakistan: Lessons from the Recent Past
Corporate Governance in Pakistan: The Case of Banking Sector
Technology Foresight for Pakistan: Need for Promotion of Scientific Education at
University Level
Institutional Mechanisms for Accountability in Pakistan: The Role of Public Accounts
Committee
Education, Social Change and its Implications for Public Policy Formulation in Pakistan
Role of Regulatory Regimes in Improving Governance
Critical Analysis of Criminal Justice System in Pakistan: How to make it Affordable,
Efficient and Effective?
Developing Health Tourism: Lessons Learnt from India and South East Asian Countries
Developing a Service Culture in Bureaucracy: A Comparative Study of Pakistani and Sri
Lankan Civil Services
Relationship of Judiciary and Bar in Pakistan: How does it help the Cause of Independent
Judiciary?
Disability in Pakistan and the Effectiveness of the Role of the Government
The Culture of Bureaucracy in Pakistan and the Influence of Rent-seeking in the Process of
Governance
Challenges of Public Policy in evolving Socio-political Context of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Recent Militancy and Terrorism in Swat: How far Governance was the issue and what
needs to be done about it?
Environmental Degradation in Pakistan: What are the Policy Choices before the
Government?
Accounting Sector Reforms in Pakistan: A Critical Review
Higher Education Commission (HEC) and its Role in the development of Research in
Pakistan
Alternate Dispute Resolution System: Pakistan’s Experience
Moral and Religious Dimensions of Public Policy: Best Practices Model for Pakistan
Public Policy Imperatives and Implementation in Pakistan: Structural Shortfalls,
Implications and Responses
Legal and Capacity Issues in Negotiating Trade Agreements and their Implications for
Pakistan
Tax Administration Reforms: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Effective Training and Evaluation System in Civil Services of Pakistan
Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan, with Special Reference to
Prosecution
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Accountability and Good Governance in Pakistan: An Appraisal
Medical Education in Pakistan: Problems, Prospects and Future Direction
Working Ethos and Competence of Bureaucracy in Pakistan: Past, Present and Future
Devolution Plan in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis in Terms of Service Delivery
Public Policy Imperatives and Implementation in Pakistan: The Case of Pakistan Steel
Mills Corporation
Strategic Management of Public Sector Enterprises in Pakistan: The Case of PIA
Community Policing in Pakistan: Learning from the Global Best Practices
Organized Crime in Pakistan: Implications for Peace and Response Measures
Enhancing Civil Service Efficiency in Pakistan: Problems and the Way Forward
Re-structuring Pakistan’s Civil Service to Improve Governance and Service Delivery
System
Crisis of Governance in Pakistan: Need for Reforms and Institution Buildings
The Role of Civil Society in Public Policy Formulation
Human Trafficking: Challenges and Options for Government of Pakistan
“Early Judicial Commission Reports of the time of Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805):
Legacy Issues and Contemporary Reforms”
Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: A Study of Select MNCs
Civil Services Capacity Building in Pakistan: A Tool for Good Management
Quality of Education in Private Sector Higher Educational Institutions: A Comparative
Analysis vis a vis Public Sector Institutions
Health Facilities for the Poor in Pakistan: Need for Reform
Analysis of Pay and Pension Commission’s Report 2009
Labour Welfare in Pakistan: Policies, Strategies and Outcomes
Public Administration Reforms and Management Innovations: The Case of KPT
Weak Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Possible Remedies with reference to KPK
Issues in Preventive Health Care in Pakistan: Appraisal of Existing Policy and
Recommendations for Future
Role of Public Administration in Developmental States: The Case of Pakistan
Civil Services Reforms: A Road to Better Service Delivery in Pakistan
Leadership Crises and Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
18th Amendment: Effect on Education System in Pakistan:
A Critical Analysis
Resource Management: Policy options for Pakistan
Managing Natural Disasters: State of Readiness in Pakistan
Disability in Pakistan: Policies and Management Issues
Urban Transport Planning in Major Cities of Pakistan: The Case of Lahore
Requirement of Mass Transit system in major cities of Pakistan: Analysis and Way
Forward
Trafficking in Persons: Challenges and Policy Options for Pakistan
Promoting Gender Participation in Governance
Balochistan: Development Constraints in the Present Scenario
The Cooperatives System and its applicability in Pakistan
Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Pakistan: Fact or Fiction
Housing Problem in Pakistan: Appraisal and Options
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Medical Practices in Pakistan, Current Status, Issues / Challenges and Need for Reform
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Health Insurance in Pakistan: A Rhetoric or Reality?
Fostering the availability, quality and access to public services in Pakistan: An examination
of best practices and policies
White-Collar Crime in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
Food Security Requirements in Pakistan: A Case of Corporate Farming
Devolution of Ministry of Health: Effect on Service Delivery in Pakistan
Textile Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities
IT in Service of a Transparent and Improved Bureaucracy
A Critical Appraisal of the Access to Justice Programme
The Patwar System and its Present Status: an Analysis in Public Service Delivery and
Need for Reform
Privatizing of PTCL: Cost-Benefits Analysis
Corruption in Bureaucracy and its Impact on Governance in Pakistan
Wither Away the Civil Service: Brain Drain, Ethical Decay or Capacity Issue?
Human Resource Development in Civil Services: The Case of Establishment Division
Water Conservation and its Efficient Use
Issues in Tertiary Healthcare System in Pakistan and the Way Forward
Role of Civil Servants in Resolving Social Conflicts: Traditions, Practices, and Trends
Housing for Civil Servants: A Comparison with Armed Forces
Civil Services Training as a Vehicle of Improved Governance in Pakistan
Critical Review of Natural Resource Management in Pakistan
Improving Governance in Pakistan: A Case for New Provinces
Human Resource Constraints in the Health Sector of Pakistan
Making Public Services Work for People: A Critical Review of Civil Services Reforms in
Pakistan
Cuban Health Care System: Learning Opportunities for Pakistan
Performance Evaluation System of Civil Servants: A Comparative Study of South Asia
Re-Structuring Pakistan’s Police as an Effective, Efficient and Result Oriented Service
The Problem of Local Government in Pakistan: Developing an Implementation Strategy
The Role of Private Sector in Higher Education and the Need for Reform
Necessity of Capacity Building of Civilian Government Employees: Issues and Challenges
The Role of Civil Society in Service Delivery in Pakistan and India
A Comparison of Public Service Delivery in Primary and Secondary Healthcare System in
Urban and Rural Areas of Pakistan
Strategic Leadership Training and Service Delivery: A Case of Senior Civil Servants of
Pakistan
Decentralization of Pakistan’s Health Sector: Impact on Performance and Service Delivery
Towards Performance Audit of the Civil Services
Continuity and Change in Public Policy: Space and Role of Civil Servants
A Critical Analysis of Development Authorities in Pakistan: Need for Reform
Training System of Civil Servants: A Case of Malaysia and Turkey and Lessons for
Pakistan
A Generalist or a Specialist Civil Service in Pakistan and how to Prepare for the Future?
State of Prisons: A Comparative Study of Pakistan and India
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Intellectual Property Rights Management in Pakistan
Civil Service of Pakistan: Career Planning, Job Satisfaction and Service Delivery
Civil Service Reforms in India and Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis of Aims, Objectives,
and Outcomes
Reforms in Higher Judiciary: Problems and Prospects
Developing a Service Delivery Culture in Bureaucracy: A Comparative Study of Pakistani
and Bangladesh Civil Services
The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Policy Making Process: A Critical Appraisal
Civil Service Reforms and Core Competencies of the Civil Servants: An Analytical
Review of the Major Reforms
The Role of Public Private Partnership in Service Delivery: Case of Pakistan
Rules and Regulations and Service to the People: Is there a ‘Space’ to do better?
A Proposal for Effective and Impartial Accountability of Public Office Holders in Pakistan
Causes and Remedies of Risk Aversion among the Civil Servants: Is there a Way Out for
Civil Servants in Pakistan?
Training System of Civil Servants: A Case of France and Turkey and Lessons for Pakistan
Public Sector Budget Process Reforms and Good Governance – An Analysis and Way
Forward
A Study of the Role of Labour Unions in PSEs: The Case of Pakistan Railways
Performance of a Civil Servant: Is it an Individual Trait or a Systemic Function, An
Inquiry into the Global Practices and Experience
Change Management and Innovation in Government Organizations: A Comparative Study
of Successful and Failed Cases
Re-structuring Pakistan’s Civil Service to Improve Governance and Service Delivery
System
Corruption in Public Institutions: Issues and Control Mechanism
Role of Health Care in Poverty Reduction in Pakistan
Public Policy Imperative and Implementations in Pakistan: Structural Shortfalls,
Implications and Responses
Rules of Business and Service Delivery: Is there a Space to do better?
Size of Civil Services in Pakistan: Implications for National Economy and Good
Governance
Developing a Performance Oriented Culture in Government Functionaries: Impediments
and the Way Forward
FATA as Part of KP: Political and Governance Implications
How to harness Values, Beliefs and Attitudes for Efficient and Effective Policy
Formulation/Implementation in Pakistan
Public Sector Enterprises in Pakistan: Performance and Policy Options
Is prevention better than cure: Efforts and programmes in Pakistan, contribution of the
community/society if any? The Way Forward.
An Analytical Study of Corruption in Pakistan’s Civil Bureaucracy
Targeted Poverty Reduction Programmes – Performance Analysis of Benazir Income
Support Programme
Land Administration System in Pakistan: A Comparison with a Regional Country
Solid Waste Management System for Karachi and Prospects for Energy Generation
Public Transport in Major Cities (Lahore or Karachi): An Appraisal
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An Assessment of Salient Feature of Education Sector Reform in Punjab
Administrative Arrangements between the GoP and GoAJK: An Analysis
An Assessment of Computerization in Audit & Accounts Department
Waste Management in Lahore City: A Critical Appraisal of Responsible Organizations
A Critical Analysis of Danish Schools in Quality of Education to Poor in selected Districts
of Punjab.
Electronic Voting in Pakistan: Prospects & Process
The National Cyber Security Policy in the Regional context of South Asia
Former Khairpur State (MIRs) Sindh: A Comparison of Administration with recent
Devolution Plan
Electrification of Pakistan Railways System: Prospects, Issues and Remedies
Deterioration of Pakistan Railways since last one Decade – An Analysis
Hydro-Electric Power: Potential and Options for KP.
An Appraisal of Article 37 of Child Rights Convention in the context of South Asia?
An Appraisal of Web based Auto Clearance (WBOC) System in Pakistan
Religious Harmony in Pakistan: Role of Pakistan Studies and Islamiyat Syllabus at
Secondary Level
Poppy Cultivation in Pakistan and Afghanistan: An Analysis
Primary Education in Balochistan with Special Emphasis on Female Education in the last
Decade (2003-2013)
National Harmony in Pakistan: Issues and Effectiveness of Media
Health Implications of Excessive Cell Phone Usage and Installation of Cell Phone Towers
in Populated Areas of Pakistan
An Appraisal of Abolishing Death Penalty in Pakistan
Hudood Ordinance and Women Protection Bill: Lessons Learnt and Way Forward
The Culture of Performance Evaluation in Government and Service Delivery in Pakistan
A Critical Assessment of the Rental Power Initiatives of the Government of Pakistan for
addressing the energy crisis
Is there Sensationalism in Electronic Media?
Spurious Drugs: A Critical Analysis of Administrative Authorities in Pakistan
Energy efficient Pakistan: is it a dream?
Grant of MFN Status to India; A Critical Appraisal
Dropping sports standards in Pakistan? Medical, social or training problem.
A Critical Analysis of Housing Development by the Private Sector in Pakistan
Harnessing of scarce water resources in Balochistan for increase in Agriculture Production.
Code of Conduct and Morality in Pakistan’s Bureaucracy?
Service Delivery: An Analysis of Public Health Engineering in Pakistan.
Judiciary in Pakistan –Efficacy in Delivering Justice.
Anglo-Saxon Law (as in Pakistan) and its failure to deliver justice?
Road Safety Issues in Pakistan - Policy Framework.
A Critical Appraisal of water Conservation policies.
Need for Reforms in Performance Evaluation System for Civil Service in Pakistan in the
Light of World’s Best Practices
Role and Importance of Job Descriptions for Purpose of Performance Appraisal: A Case of
all Additional Secretaries in the Finance Division, Government of Pakistan
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What should be a Transparent Mechanism and Promotion Criteria for Civil Servant in BS19, 20 and 21?
Quality of Education and Research in Pakistan and its Impacts on Quality of Human
Resource
Deforestation in Pakistan: Implications and Remedies
Can Technology Help in Overcoming Gaps in Governance?
Critical Analysis of Unplanned Urbanization: A Case Study of Karachi and Lahore
A Case Study of NADRA: Lessons Learnt in Efficient Public Service Delivery and its
Adaptation in Health and Education Sectors for Efficient Service Delivery
Cyber Crimes in Pakistan and Need for Effective Legislation
Impacts of 18th Amendment: Critical Analysis and Recommendations
The Role of Zakat, Bait-ul-Maal and NGOs in Poverty Reduction in Pakistan: A Critical
Appraisal
Empowering the Rural Women in Pakistan: Learning from the World Best Practices
Impact of Accountability Institutions and Good Governance in Pakistan: An Indepth
Analysis and Appraisal
Studying the Discipline of Disaster Management and Government Preparedness in the
Context of Natural and Manmade Calamities
External Reform in Pakistan: Prospects and Way Forward
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Social Change and its Implications for Public Policy Formulation
Threats to Internal Security: Policy Options for Pakistan
Post 9/11 Challenges for Pakistan: Domestic Challenges
Concept of Homeland Security – Pakistan Perspective
Cyber Threat to Pakistan and Response Options
Role of Media in International Relations
Information Warfare, Its Impact on Pakistan’s National Security and Proposed Policy
Options
Dynamics of Pakistan’s Freedom Struggle: Impact on Post Independence Political
Landscape
Restructuring of the Political System of Pakistan to Achieve Political Stability
Restructuring of NWFP and the Future of Tribal Areas
Ethnic Diversity of Pakistan and the Case for a Larger Number of Provinces
Problems of the Democratic Process in Pakistan
Concept of Federation in Pakistan
The Quaid-iAzam – A Study in Political Leadership
Human Rights as a Political Instrument
Rationale for setting up of the National Security Council in Pakistan
Nationalism and Nationalities in Pakistan
Fault lines in National Cohesion: Causes and Policy Options for Pakistan
Ethnicity, Sectarianism, Regional and Political Polarization in Pakistani Society and its
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Effects on National Security
Internal Disharmony, Religious Extremism and Terrorism: Threat to Pakistan and Viable
Options
Government Strategy for Madrassa Reforms – Options and Recommendations
Feudalism in Pakistan – Myth or Reality?
Sectarianism and Religious Extremism – Strategies to Control the Problem
Ethnic Conflicts and Problems of National Integration in India: Lessons for Pakistan
The Genesis and the Future of Islamic Resurgence or Political Islam: Myth or Reality
Tableegh and Jihad in the Modern World
Challenges to Pakistan’s Islamic Identity in Post 9/11 Period
The Concept of Welfare State in Islam: Implementation in Pakistan
Socio-Political Problems of Globalization in Pakistan
National Integration: Current Status and Future Strategy
Jihadi Organizations in Pakistan and their Impact on Society
Combating Extremism in Pakistani Society
Challenges Facing the Muslim Ummah
Hisba Bill: Constitutionality and Implications for Centre-Province Relations
Child Labour in Pakistan
Allama Iqbal on Islam
Allama Iqbal as a Reformer
Allama Iqbal on Nationalism
Women in Pakistan: Social and Cultural Biases
Jihad: A Quranic Interpretation
Modern Interpretation of Islam and the Application of Ijtehad in Pakistan
Religion, A Way of Life: Understanding the Global Needs
Religion and Politics in Pakistan
Ijtihad and Taqleed – Is Ijtihad Possible?
Repatriation of Afghan Refugees
Religious Extremism and its Implications
Evolution of Print Media in Balochistan
Social Sector Development in Pakistan – Issues and Reforms
Sardari System in Balochistan
Human Rights in Islamic Perspective
Corruption in Public Sector: Its Causes and Remedies
Violence against Women – A Societal Menace
Human Trafficking/Smuggling  Menace of Child Jockeys in UAE: Issues and Strategy for
Eradication`
Madrassah – An Opportunity or a Threat?
Role of Regional Languages of Pakistan for the Development of Mass Literacy
Kalabagh Dam in Perspective
Human Trafficking – Impact on Economy
Mainstreaming the Disabled: Policies and Programmes
Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) – Performance and Prospects
The Social Status of Women in Pakistan
Water Distribution Problems in Pakistan
Role of Cultural Factors in National Identity
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Sectarianism and Religious Extremism - Analysis of the Role of Madrassas
Relevance of Munir Report (1953 Punjab Disturbances) for Today’s Pakistan
The Peculiar Characteristics of Feudalism in Pakistan: Prospects for a Paradigm Shift
Hadood Ordinance : A Critical Analysis
Representation of Women in Political Fora: Myth or Reality?
Trends in Urbanization: Issues and Remedies
Politics and Economics of Wars
Gender Issues : An Islamic Perspective vs Western Approach
Importance of Technical and Vocational Training for Employment Generation in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Ethnic Volatility: Its Origins, and the Causes and Effects of Polarization on
National Unity
Religious Leadership and the Politics of Islamization in Pakistan
Militancy and Extremism in Pakistan: Causes and Cures
Political Crises, Military Interventions, and Political Development in Pakistan: Is it
Bonapartism or Failure of the System?
Madrassah as an Institution: Past, Present and its Role in future in Pakistan
Empowerment of rural women – Policy Failure and Future Options for Pakistan: Lessons
to be Learned from Similar Economies/Societies
Devising a Social Security System for Pakistan: Learning from Global Experience
Tribal Areas of Pakistan: History and Emerging Dynamics; What Policy Choices do we
have?
Is the Concept of Enlightened Moderation in Conflict with Fundamentals of Islam? A
Question of Public Choice between Orthodoxy and Liberalism
Community Policing: Prospects for success or failure in the light of Best Practices in the
world
Liberalization, Privatization and Deregulation: A Comparative Study of China, India and
Pakistan
National Integration: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Choices: Lessons to be
Learned from Other Relevant Multi-cultural, Multi-ethnic States
Gender Bias in the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan
Judicial Activism: Effects on Democracy and Dispensation of Justice
Religious Militancy: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Internal and External Dynamics and Policy
Choices
Gender Factor in Pakistani Politics: Socio-Cultural Compulsions and Policy Imperatives
Treatment of Minorities in Pakistan: Constitutional Provisions, Practices, and Safeguards
Pakistan’s Political Culture: Its Genesis, Dynamics, and Role in Nation Building
Islam and Democracy: A Comparative Study of Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia
Community Policing: The Regional Experience as a Model for Impementability in Pakistan
Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan
Evolution and Contribution of Print Media in Pakistan
Treatment of Minorities in Pakistan
Free but Responsible Media in Pakistan – An Imperative
Comparative Study of Interfaith Harmony: State Initiatives and Public Practices
Media in Pakistan and India – Which is Freer?
Formulation and Implementation of National Anti-Corruption Strategy
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Taqlid or Ijtihad: Pakistan’s Choice
Dynamics of Pakistan Movement and its Impact on Centre-Provinces Relations in Pakistan
Quaid-i-Azam’s Vision of Pakistan: How Relevant and Useful Today?
Democratization and Economic Development: Pakistani Experience
Honour Killings in Pakistan: Whose ‘Honour’ and Why? – A Critical Appraisal of the
Recent Evidence of Karo-Kari Incidents
Religious Leadership in Politics of Pakistan: Goals, Strategies, and Achievements
1973 Constitution and its Present State and Status: Is it Parliamentary Form of
Government?
Reforming the Madrasa: Problems and Prospects
Contribution of Women in National Development
Treatment of Minorities in Pakistan: Constitutional Provisions, Practices and Safeguards
Ideology and Public Policy Formulation: Lessons from the Constitutional History of
Pakistan
Role of Media in National Cohesion
Emergence of FATA as a Geo-Political Fault Line of the World: Implications for Pakistan
and the Way Forward
Civil Society – Opportunity or Challenge to Democracy in Pakistan: The Case of Lawyers’
Movement
Ethnic Diversity of Pakistan and the Case for a Larger Number of Provinces
Pakistan’s Political Culture: Its Genesis, Dynamics, and Role in Nation Building
Fault Lines in National Cohesion: Causes and Policy Options for Pakistan
Political, Economic and Social Implications of the Crisis of Internally Displaced Persons
(IDPs) of Swat and FATA
Politics of Sectarianism and its Impact on Governance in Pakistan
Local Government Systems in Pakistan and Kenya: A Comparative Study
Role of Ideology in Foreign Policy: Pakistan as a Case Study
Creation of New Provinces in Pakistan: Implications for the Federation
The Surge in ‘Baluch Nationalism’: Genesis, Growth, and its Impact on National
Harmony
The Role of Media in National Security and Integration in Pakistan
Media and Political Stability in Pakistan: Learning from the Experiences of India and Sri
Lanka
The Primacy of Party Politics and its Impact on Democratic Development in Pakistan: The
Case of Constitutional Amendments in the 1973 Constitution
Political Dynamics of Tribal Areas of Pakistan: What Policy Choices do we have?
Growth and Development of Electronic Media in Pakistan: How It can Enhance National
Cohesion and Integration?
Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan: Policies, Programs, and Obstacles
Political Parties and Political System in Pakistan: Do we need Reforms to Strengthen
Democracy?
Leadership Crises and Democracy in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
Objectives Resolution and its Impact on the Islamization Process in Pakistan
Critical Analysis of Contentious Issues of Fiscal Federalism and Provincial Autonomy in
Pakistan
Issues of National Integration in Pakistan: Concerns of Balochistan and Remedial
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Social Change in Public Representation: An Analysis of National and Provincial
Assemblies Elections of 1997, 2002, and 2008
Critical Analysis of the Political and Administrative Structure of Gilgit- Baltistan and Its
Implications for the Federation: Can the Experiment be Replicated in FATA?
Socio-cultural Dynamics and Status of Minorities in Pakistan: The Case of Hindu Minority
Demand of New Provinces in Pakistan and its Implications for the Political System
Demand for Separate Hazara Province: Is it Cultural, Political or Reactive, and what is the
Way Out?
Roots of Terrorism in Pakistan: Is it Indigenous or a Reaction to ‘Foreign Intervention’ in
Afghanistan and Pakistan (Drone Attacks)?
Poverty and Illiteracy: How salient is the contribution of these two factors to Religious
Extremism in Pakistan?
Investigative Role of Media: Scrutiny of Public Representatives’ cases of fraudulent
degrees and its Impact on the Credibility of National Educational System
Role of Cultural Factors in evolving Provincial Identity: A Case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peace in Karachi: What needs to be done and how to help the city realize its True Potential
as the Economic Hub of Pakistan
Tribal Society and Modern State: How is FATA responding to the ‘Writ of the
Government’ after 9/11
Religio-political parties in Pakistan and their Understanding of the West: How Realistic it
is?
Societal Radicalization in Pakistan: Genesis, Causes and Response Measures
Dynamics of Social Conflicts in Pakistan: Structures, Causes and Resolution Approaches
Human Rights as a Political Instrument: The Role of Human Rights Commission of
Pakistan (HRCP)
Center-Province Relations in the light of the Implementation of the 18th Amendment:
What are the Major Challenges and how best they could be met?
Politics of Voting Behaviour: A Comparative Study of Pakistan and India
Political Parties and Coalition Governments in Pakistan: Is this the Way of the Future?
‘Nationalist’ Political Parties in Balochistan: How can these parties be brought back into
the Mainstream Politics of Pakistan?
Target Killing in Karachi: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Economy
‘Statehood’ in South Asia: Notions, Ground Realities and Way Forward
Problems and Prospects of Cultural Policy Formulation in Pakistan
The State of Federation of Pakistan before and after 18th Amendment: A Critical Analysis
Radicalization in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
Fault Lines in National Cohesion: Causes and Policy Options for Pakistan
Socio-cultural diversity in Pakistan: strength or pitfall?
Creation of new provinces: prospects, implications and response
‘Statehood’ in South Asia: Notions, Ground Realities and Way Forward
The State we need: secular or ideological?
Peace in Karachi: The Role of Political Parties
Civil-Military Nexus in Pakistan: Myth or Reality of Establishment
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The Balochistan Crisis: A Historical Appraisal and the Way Forward
An Appraisal of the Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report: Lessons to be Learnt
Culture as a Source of National Cohesion in Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal
State, Society and Civil Servants: Interface, Obligations, and Conflicts
Role of Civil Servants in Constructing Political Identity of Pakistan
Civil – Military Relationship: A Comparative Study of Developing Countries with Special
Reference to Pakistan
Socio-Cultural Dynamics and the Status of Minorities in Pakistan: A Case Study of
Christian Minority
Legislative Oversight and its Effectiveness in Pakistan
Population Crisis in Pakistan: The Changing Role of Provinces Post- 18th Amendment
Changing Paradigms of Politics and Impact on Civil Bureaucracy
Leadership Crisis in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
Religious Leadership and Political Development in Pakistan
A Proposal for Arresting Declining Standards of Sports in Pakistan – how to aim for
Olympic Glory?
Issues of National Integration in Pakistan: Concerns of Balochistan and Remedial
Measures
Gwadar Port – A Promising Future or a Strategic Failure?
Review of Performance of Five most Corrupt Departments by Transparency International
(2008-2012) and underlying Causes of Corruption
Census in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward
Ethnic Diversity of Pakistan – Case for more Provinces
Problems of Democracy and Democratic Development in Pakistan
The State of Service Delivery in Primary Education in the Punjab: Major Issues,
Challenges, and the Way Forward
Increasing Trend of Migration of Minorities from Pakistan – Causes, Consequences and
Policy Prescriptions
White-Collar Crime in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
Drug Regulation in Pakistan: Future Challenges
Food Price Inflation in Pakistan: Possible Remedies
Free, Fair and Transparent Elections: The Case of Election Commission of Pakistan
Role of Mass Transit System in Service Delivery: The Case of the Rapid Bus Transit
System Lahore
Urbanization in Pakistan: A Cost-benefit Analysis in Comparison with the Indian
Experience
Experience of Public-Private and Public-Community Partnership in Education: Analysis
for Future
Human Rights as a Political Instruments: Domestic and International Dimensions
Gender Factor Awareness in Pakistan: Socio-Cultural and Socio-Political Compulsions and
Policy Imperatives
How to Improve the Decline of Pakistan’s Performance in International Sports?
The Role of Technical Education in Development of a Country: A Case Study of Pakistan
with reference to India and Malaysia
18th Amendment and the Right to Information: Would it Effectively Improve
Transparency in Functioning of Government Departments?
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Diversified Cultural Spectrum in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities for National
Integration
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Socio-Cultural Dynamics and Status of Minorities in Pakistan: The Case of Christians and
Hindus
Role of Electronic Media and the Impact of Investigative Journalism of Public Policy
Formulation in Pakistan
Growing Menace of Narcotics Consumption in Pakistan and its Impact on Society
Preventive Healthcare for Women/ Prenatal Care: A critical Analysis of the Role of Lady
Health Visitors
Child Labour and Child Welfare in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects
The Role of Election Commission of Pakistan and Superior Judiciary in Strengthening
Political System in Pakistan
The Peculiar Characteristics of Feudalism in Pakistan: Need for a Paradigm Shift?
Violence against Women a Societal Menace: Causes and Remedial Measures
Impact of Cyber Addiction on Social and Cultural Life in Pakistan
The Need for Social Security Nets and Policy Options in the Light of Demographic
Pressure Resource Constrains
Media Activism in Pakistan: Its Role in Enhancing National Cohesion and Integration
Socio-Economic Impact of Human Rights Violation in Pakistan: Effects on our Image
Abroad and the Way Forward
Quality of Education in Higher Educational Institutions: A Comparative Analysis of Public
Versus Private Institutions
Population and Pollution: Its Impact on our Way of Life
Has Polio Eradication Campaign been Successful? A Critical Analysis and the Way
Forward
Women in Pakistan: Social and Cultural Biases
Science and Technology: A Low Priority Area in Pakistan; Is it a Futuristic Solution in the
Light of Global Experience?
Protection of Working Women: Impact of Protection against Harassment of Workplace
Act, 2010 and the Way Forward
What is Pakistani Culture? Its Genesis, Dynamics and Role in Nation Building
Poor Healthcare Delivery Service: A Case Study of Deaths of Patients of Punjab Institute
of Cardiology (PIC)
Election 2013 in Pakistan: Manifestos of Political Parties and Road Map for the Future –
Myth or Reality
Recent Sectarian Massacres in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Remedies
Population Growth in Pakistan: Strength and Weaknesses – Implications for National
Economy
Medical Education in Pakistan: A Comparison of Public and Private Institutes
Sensationalism in Electronic Media, should it ever be able to play positively constructive
development oriented and nationalistic role: A case of Pakistan? What controls should
Government exercise?
Polio stands eradicated globally except for Pakistan, Nigeria and Afghanistan; is it a failure
of National and Provincial Health Authorities or of International Agencies involved? Is
polio the only threat and menace to the Pakistani poor?
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An analysis of Pakistan Demographic Survey 2013 –Education Sector
Impact on Social Services Delivery of Increased Provincial Resources After the 7th NFC
Award: a Comparative Analysis.
Is there Sensationalism in Electronic Media?
Performance of Election Commission in 2013 Election – An Analysis
Political dynasties and its role in developing and developed countries with reference to
Pakistan.
Comparative functioning of Parliamentary Committee system in Pakistan India &
Bangladesh.
Karachi Situation – Role of Political Parties.
Recent Cultural Festivals and Soft Image of Pakistan
A Critical Appraisal of Hamood-ur-Rehman Commission Report
Taqleed & Ijtehad: Pakistan’s Choices
Impact of 18th Amendment on Uniform Education in Pakistan
Comparative Analysis of Syllabus of Madrassa and Public Sector School Education
An Analysis of Privatization Policy of Pakistan and Recommended Option
Will LNG Import Substitute Piped Gas Import?
MDGs and Pakistan’s Literacy Scenario: Problems and Way Forward.
Establishment of Military Courts: Critical Analysis of Civil Military Relations in Political
and Constitutional Paradigm
Critical Appraisal of the Concept of More Provinces vis-à-vis National Harmony and
Security in Pakistan
Demographic Spread of Pakistan: An Asset or a Challenge
Impacts of Political Instability, Poor Governance and Corruption on the Life of Citizens: A
Case Study of Pakistan
Why Pakistan is not yet Polio Free?
Pakistani Media: National Reconstruction, Political Stability and National Security
A Critical Study of Nexus between Ethnicity, Religious Extremism, Terrorism,
Talibanization and Extortion Mafia
Pakistan’s Youth Bulge: A Critical Analysis of Technical Training vs Formal Education
Constitutional and Political Implications of the 21st Amendment: A Strategic Appraisal
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Comparative Analysis of Nuclear Command and Control Structure in India and Pakistan
Iranian Quest for Nuclear Capability and Implications for Pakistan
Pakistan’s Nuclear Doctrine
Menace of Narcotics Traffic in Pakistan and its Impact on Internal Security
White-Collar Crime in Pakistan: Cause and Remedies
Where does Pakistan’s Main External Threat Emanate from? How can we Counter that
Threat?
Role of Media in National Security
Pakistan’s Compulsion of Having Special Status Territories Like Tribal Areas: Its
Implications for a Uniform System of Rule of Law and Law & Order
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Recurring Patterns in Internal Security Threats to Pakistan – Options for Action
Contribution of Media towards National Cohesion in Pakistan: Policy and Regulating
Choices
Militancy and Extremism in FATA: Implication for Pakistan’s Internal Security and
Stability
Role of Media in National Security in Pakistan
Dialogue with the Militants in FATA: A Strategic Failure?
Water Disputes – Potential Threat for Pakistan
Emergence of Non-State Actors in Pakistan: Challenges for International Security
Emergence of Militant Non-State Actors in Pakistan: Challenges to Internal Security
Statecraft and National Security in Pakistan: Is there is a Need to Redefine Sovereignty in
the Context of Global Cooperation on the ‘War on Terror’?
Redefining the Role of Taliban in the ‘War on Terror’: Implications for Pakistan
Critical Analysis of Afghanistan Situation: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan and
Recommended Options
National Security of Pakistan Today: Strategic Challenges and Policy Responses
Fencing Pakistan’s Western Borders: Viability and Implications
Sectarianism: Is it a Threat to Internal Security of Pakistan and how do we deal with it?
Counter-terrorism Strategy: A Comparative Study in South Asian Perspective
Pakistan’s National Security in Changed Environment: Demands, Incompatibilities and
Way Forward
Internal Security and State’s Response in Pakistan: Myth, Viability and Implications
The US-Pakistan Alliance Post- 9/11: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan
Sense of Deprivation: Threats and Prospects of Disorder and General Uprising in Pakistan
Pakistan-Iran Security Irritants: A Case Study of Jundallah
Ungoverned spaces in Pakistan: character, dynamics, implications and response
The Concept of ‘Homeland Security’: Can the US Model be adopted in Pakistan?
A Critical Analysis of Defence needs of Pakistan vis a vis India
US/ISAF Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Impact on Regional Security
Pakistan’s Youth Population as an Element of National Power
Sri Lanka’s Efforts for countering terrorism: Way forward and lessons for Pakistan
Impact of internal conflicts on strategic stability in South Asia
Emergence of Non-State Actors in Pakistan Challenge for Internal Security
Cyber Crime as a Threat to Pakistan and Responsive Options
Sectarianism in Gilgit Baltistan: Trends, Consequences and Impact on National Security
The Causes of Religious Extremism in Pakistan: Remedies and Way Forward
Religious Extremism in Muslim and Non-Muslim Societies: A Comparative Studies
Madrasa as an Institution: Past, Present and its Role in Future in Pakistan
Military Interventions: Compulsions and their Implications for Stability and Rule of Law in
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Tribal Areas of Pakistan: Policy Options in the Light of History and Emerging Dynamics
Can we ever turn the tables in Karachi turmoil? Will we ever be able to repair the physical
and the psychological damage to the society?
Threat of terrorism looms large in Pakistan sabotaging its peace and prosperity; how can it
be effectively countered and checked in view of its National and International Sources?
Deweaponization in Pakistan: Challenges and Solutions
Religious Intolerance and Extremism: Effects on Pakistani Society and Future Prospects
Revitalization of NACTA. Issues, Challenges and Way Forward
Approaches to Countering Terrorism in Pakistan: Options and Challenges
Pros and Cons of Negotiating with TTP – A Critical Appraisal
Homeland Security in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis
The Fundamentalists and the new Islamists: Efforts to stay on Islamic Agenda
Dialogues with Militants: (Taliban) Possibilities of Success, Impact, and Future Prospects
A Critique of Abbotabad Commission Report
Pakistan: a compromised state?
Plight of victim’s families in terrorist attack? Police, army and public.
National Security: A proposed strategic plan to meet the existing challenges of Internal
Security
De-weaponisation of Society: Need for Secure & Stable Pakistan
Sectarianism: a threat or an opportunity?
Is Pakistan a Compromised State?
Is De-weaponization of Society a Solution for Enhanced Security in Pakistan? Critical
Appraisal in the Light of World Best Practices, Particularly of Vietnam
Emergence of DAESH (IS-Islamic State): Implications and Policy Options for Pakistan
Current State of Violent Extremism and Sectarianism in Pakistan: Causes and Policy
Options
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Natural Hazards in Pakistan: Risks and Remedies
8 October 2005 Earthquake and its Effects on the Environment
Water Supply and Sanitation Strategies in Pakistan with Special Emphasis on
Environmental Protection
Population and Pollution and its Impact on our Way of Life
Environmental Degradation in Pakistan: Policy Choices in the Short, Medium and Long
Terms
Wild Life in Pakistan: Its Potential, Management, and Future Prospects
Environmental Impact of Coal-Based Power Generation in Pakistan: Learning from the
Chinese Experience
Disasters and International Cooperation: Pakistan’s Earthquake of October 2005
Economic and Environmental Impact of Coal-based Power Generation in Pakistan
The Challenges of Policy Development and Implementation in the field of Environment
after the 18th Amendment
Water Management Strategy for Pakistan
Environmental Impact of Coal-Based Power Generation in Pakistan: Learning from
Chinese Experience
Increased Water Storage in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward
Is flooding in Pakistan caused by Green House Gas Emissions and global climate change.
How can the people be saved from these man-made havocs? Have we made adequate
arrangements at National, Provincial and local levels?
Climate Change in Pakistan: Realization, Impact and Solutions
A Critical Analysis of Environment Protection Agencies their role and Efficacy
Impact of Deforestation on climate and environment in Pakistan
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