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- & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants invite RESEARCH IDEAS under its Eighth Competitive Grants Programme (CGP 8.0) on the following themes:

□ Economic Transformation & Competitiveness

□ Human Capital & Inclusive Development

□ Governance & Public Finance

□ Climate Resilience & Sustainable Agriculture

□ Technology, Energy & Infrastructure

》Max research grant: PKR 6.0 million

》Max duration: 12 months

》Deadline: 15th September 2025

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Ahsan Iqbal Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Pakistan Institute of Development Economics-PIDE RASTA -Competitive Research Grants

Building an education powerhouse | Footloose | thenews.com.pk Shikarpur’s elite used their influence to turn social capital into lasting schools and colleges

This paper examines 43 HEC-recognized studies to map major themes and policy gaps. Pakistan’s logistics sector is fragmented across ministries, governed by outdated laws, and burdened with inefficiencies, raising costs by 30% and causing $6 billion in yearly losses. Falling off the 2023 Logistics Performance Index signals an urgent need for modernization, coordinated regulation, and streamlined trade processes to stay competitive. PIDE Working Paper on “A Review of Logistics and Transport Studies in Pakistan Hard or Soft Infrastructure?” By Dr. Saba Anwar, Senior Research Economist .

Read More: https://pide.org.pk/research/a-review-of-logistics-and-transport-studies-in-pakistan-hard-or-soft-infrastructure/

Nadeem Javaid Ahsan Iqbal Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Government of Pakistan National Logistics Corporation

Oil deal in the shadow of political diplomacy In April 2025, the US tore up the familiar trade framework. Executive orders introduced a “reciprocal” tariff...