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HAPPENING NOW: Lahore Policy Exchange - Lahore Futures: A Normative Lahore? The roundtable discussion features the following speakers: Ijaz Nabi (Executive Director, CDPR, Country Director, IGC Pakistan) Rafay Alam (Environmetal Lawyer) Muhammad Omar Masud (CEO, Urban Unit) Farah Said (Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Lahore University of Management Sciences) Kamil Khan Mumtaz (Architect) Omar Hassan (Dean, Razia Hassan School of Architecture RHSA, Beaconhouse National University (BNU)) Qudsia Rahim (Executive Director, Lahore Biennale Foundation) Raza Ali Dada (Managing Partner, Architect, Nayyar Ali Dada & Associates)

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The latest Insights for Change article is here! The author Naghma-e-Tehniat Jerral 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. Read here:  https://lnkd.in/dErTK8qw

UPCOMING EVENT: Lahore Policy Exchange - Lahore Futures: A Normative Lahore? Get ready for the second session of the Lahore Futures policy exchange series, where we will be discussing the major aspects of an ideal city of Lahore: A normative Lahore! 📅 Monday, 21st October 2024 🕞 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM 🗺 CDPR, 19A FCC, Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg IV, Lahore. The roundtable discussion will feature the following speakers: Ijaz Nabi (Executive Director, CDPR, Country Director, IGC Pakistan) Rafay Alam (Environmetal Lawyer) Farah Said (Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Lahore University of Management Sciences) Kamil Khan Mumtaz (Architect) Omar Hassan (Dean, Razia Hassan School of Architecture RHSA, Beaconhouse National University (BNU)) Qudsia Rahim (Executive Director, Lahore Biennale Foundation) And others! Dont miss out, register here to attend this session: https://lnkd.in/dYeHBmkg

UPCOMING EVENT: The Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) and the International Growth Centre (IGC) are hosting a roundtable session of the second Lahore Policy Exchange on “Lahore Futures: A Normative Lahore?”. 📅 Monday, 21st October 2024 🕞 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM 🗺 CDPR, 19A FCC, Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg IV, Lahore.  The second session of the Lahore Futures policy exchange series aims to identify the tenets of an ideal city of Lahore: A normative Lahore! The roundtable discussion will feature the following speakers: Ijaz Nabi (Executive Director, CDPR, Country Director, IGC Pakistan)  Ahmad Rafay Alam (Environmetal Lawyer)  Farah Said (Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Lahore University of Management Sciences)  Kamil Khan Mumtaz (Architect) Omar Hassan (Dean, Razia Hassan School of Architecture RHSA, Beaconhouse National University (BNU)) Qudsia Rahim (Executive Director, Lahore Biennale Foundation)  And others! Register here to attend this session by the 20th of October: https://lnkd.in/dYeHBmkg

Pakistan’s textile industry is not only a cornerstone of the economy but also holds incredible potential for sustainable transformation 🌿 From cotton production to value-added garment exports, Pakistan is one of the few countries with a complete textile value chain—a true competitive advantage. The sector contributes to our GDP & provides millions of jobs, playing a crucial role in economic growth. 🧵👚 By adopting green practices across the entire value chain, this sector can be made more competitive globally while also protecting our environment. Pakistan's textile industry has the potential to become a global leader in sustainability.🌱♻️ Read our report on constraints faced by the textile value chain and strategies to address them 🌍👗 shorturl.at/DfRlu Jo Moir Jalpa Patel Adam Smith International Consortium for Development Policy Research naghma tehniat Kashmali Khan

HAPPENING NOW: Lahore Policy Exchange - Out in the Trenches: The Path to Pakistan's Economic Recovery. Lahore University of Management Sciences

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🌐We have successfully launched two policy papers including key actions to support Pakistan's Transition to Green Trade and Investment.🇵🇰🌱 The reports, developed by national and international researchers after extensive consultations, were discussed in depth by a diverse group of policymakers, development experts, and industry leaders. The session was chaired by the Federal Secretary for Climate Change, alongside the Additional Secretary of Investment. Discussants included Member Policy FBR, Head of Compliances Ministry of Climate Change, Chief Executive Officers of MG Apparel ,Crescent Textiles, solar energy companies, NDMRF and others. Key discussions and recommendations revolved around creating an enabling #regulatory system with a focus of well defined local standards to ensure the adoption of #green #technologies for the future, as well as establishing robust national accreditation systems to support this transition. The reports developed by the Consortium for Development Policy Research with REMIT can be accessed at https://shorturl.at/DfRlu https://shorturl.at/FEh0z Jo Moir Jalpa Patel Anees Khawaja Adam Smith International BOARD OF INVESTMENT Aisha Moriani #GreenEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChange #GreenTrade #Pakistan

Pakistan, out of the trenches or digging deeper? Get ready to delve into Pakistan's economic crisis and recovery at our latest session of Lahore Policy Exchange - Out in the Trenches: The Path to Pakistan's Economic Recovery where we will be discussing and assessing Pakistan's economic stability. Date: Wednesday, 9th of October 2024 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Venue: 19A FCC, Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg IV, Lahore Save your spot now by registering here: https://lnkd.in/dpFWV-kx Ali Khizar Aslam Aqueela Mumtaz Lahore University of Management Sciences