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State of Trade 2025: Navigating Global Supply Chain Shifts and Market
Beyond Textiles: Diversification Strategies for High-Value Engineering and
The Energy Crisis: Assessing the Impact of Tariff Hikes on Industrial
Reclaiming Competitiveness: A Strategic Framework for Export-Led Growth in Pakistan
Pakistan's export potential remains largely untapped due to persistent structural inefficiencies and rising regional competition. This study presents a strategic framework to restore competitiveness and unlock sustained, export-driven growth.
Cutting the Red Tape: A Roadmap for Regulatory Reform in Pakistan
Cumbersome and outdated regulations continue to stifle business growth and investment in Pakistan. This policy brief outlines a practical roadmap to streamline regulatory frameworks and build a more agile, business-friendly economy.
Closing the Productivity Gap: Why Pakistan Is Falling Behind and What Can Be Done
Despite a young labour force, Pakistan’s productivity levels remain stagnant, dragging down competitiveness across sectors. This analysis explores the root causes of the productivity gap and offers actionable strategies to unlock higher value-added growth.
Streamlining Customs: Digital Solutions to Reduce Border Compliance Costs and Delays
Incentivizing Innovation: Fiscal Reforms to Boost R&D in the Export Sector
Empowering SMEs: A Framework for Easier Access to Export Finance and Credit
Women in Trade: Barriers to Entry and the Path to Inclusive Export Growth
The Green Imperative: Adapting Pakistan’s Textile Sector to EU Carbon Border Taxes
Regional Connectivity: Feasibility of Expanding Trade Corridors with Central Asian Markets
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