Unpacking the Smog Crisis in Punjab – Key Areas of Research

This article is a follow up to Sanval Nasim’s piece on mitigating air pollution in Pakistan. The author, Zuhair Murad Khan, looks at the International Growth Centre (IGC)’s research projects on air quality and their evidence-based findings.

Pakistan’s Air Pollution Calamity – No Quick Fixes

Pakistan faces a severe air pollution crisis, which impairs quality of life and decreases the life expectancy of an average Pakistani citizen. CDPR’s latest Insights for Change article, authored by Sanval Nasim,  shares key opportunities and recommendations for Pakistan to mitigate this crisis.

Enveloped in Haze – Pakistan’s Air Quality & Health Challenges

In the latest episode, Dr. Kulsum Ahmed and Dr. Sanval Nasim distinguish between the emissions that cause global warming and local health problems and navigate through the policy-related aspects of bringing air pollution down.

Pakistan’s Fiscal Crisis

CDPR’s latest insights for Change article attributes Pakistan’s low tax collection as being the heart of its economic crisis. It discusses the inequities, fragmentation and complexities of Pakistan’s tax base, and the gaps in tax policy and administration. The article offers key recommendations for Pakistan to enhance its progress through tax policy reforms, automation, and improved governance. This article is authored by Naghma-e-Tehniat Jerral.

Trade Policy Measures to Encourage a Shift towards Green Technologies

This research study assesses the extent to which trade and related policy actions can help Pakistan achieve greener growth. It focuses on the following specific policy areas: tariff and non-tariff measures on environmental goods; a framework for dealing with environmental services; and broader industrial policy measures.