Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS)

Join us for our upcoming Book Talk & Signing event with Dr. Ali Usman Qasmi, Associate Professor at LUMS and award-winning author of Qaum, Mulk, Sultanat: Citizenship and National Belonging in Pakistan. In this captivating discussion, Dr. Qasmi will explore how Pakistan’s national identity was shaped in the aftermath of partition, addressing the challenge of creating new national symbols, narratives, and histories. Drawing on a diverse range of sources, he offers a nuanced understanding of citizenship, political tradition, and the long journey toward a democratic constitution for Pakistan. We are thrilled to have IDEAS Research Fellow Maryam S. Khan as the moderator for this insightful event. Copies of Qaum, Mulk, Sultanat will be available for purchase at the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the complexities of national belonging in Pakistan and engage in a thought-provoking conversation. Limited seats are available, so register now For more information, contact us at +92 347 1446661 or communications@ideaspak.org We look forward to seeing you there!

🔔 Happening Next Week: Webinar | The Patriarchal Political Order with Dr. Soledad Artiz Prillaman (Stanford Universiry) and Ms. Sharmeen Azeem (IDEAS), moderated by Rida (LUMS).

🔔 IDEAS is proud to present the 5th session of its Book Talk Series, available to watch at: https://lnkd.in/ehxT_kkY. “Qaum, Mulk, Sultanat: Citizenship and National Belonging in Pakistan” with Dr. Ali Usman Qasmi. The session was held in collaboration with Bazm-e-AaLam at Hast-o-Neest, Lahore on October 3rd 2024. The Book talk features Dr. Ali Usman Qasmi, one of Pakistan’s leading historians and author of “Qaum, Mulk, Sultanat: Citizenship and National Belonging in Pakistan”, and is moderated by Dr. Maryam S. Khan, Research Fellow at IDEAS. Together, they partake in an intellectual exchange on interfaith harmony. The event was followed by a book signing by Dr. Qasmi. Copies of the book were made available for purchase from an exclusive book stall organized by Readings.

📢 IDEAS is hiring a Research Assistant (Air Quality & Pollution Avoidance) Are you interested in research on air quality and public health? 🌍 This role offers the chance to work with stakeholders, conduct surveys and explore digital solutions for pollution management. 🔗 Details and Application: https://lnkd.in/e8sb9Qym #applynow

'Tribunalization is a hallmark of our judicial system' Maryam S. Khan, Research Fellow at IDEAS, shares her insights on the Constitutional Court in Pakistan during a webinar organized by the Women in Law Initiative Pakistan.

Maryam S. Khan, Research Fellow at IDEAS, shares her insights on the Constitutional Court in Pakistan during a webinar organized by the Women in Law Initiative Pakistan. 'Intra-judicial divides will be exploited'

Maryam S. Khan, Research Fellow at IDEAS, shares her insights on the Constitutional Court in Pakistan during a webinar organized by the Women in Law Initiative Pakistan. 'Reform of institutional design is a political question'

Maryam S. Khan, Research Fellow at IDEAS, shares her insights on the Constitutional Court in Pakistan during a webinar organized by the Women in Law Initiative Pakistan. 'The argument of resolving backlog is a red herring.'

IDEAS is looking for a new HR Associate/Assistant Manager 📢 If you are someone who is interested in working for the human resourse department for the development sector, then this opportunity is for you! All the details are given in the following link: https://lnkd.in/dziASiFx #applynow

📢 Consultative Workshop on Land-Based Urban Property Tax in Punjab 📢 Dr. Anjum Nasim, former CEO and Senior Research Fellow of IDEAS, will be presenting the paper he has co-authored with Dr. Saqib Jafarey at the consultative workshop on "Land-Based Urban Property Tax in Punjab." This paper is part of IDEAS' Working Paper Series. The event will take place on 11th July 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Crystal-A Hall, Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore. Feel free to join us for an engaging discussion on crucial tax reforms and their implications for urban development in Punjab. #UrbanDevelopment #TaxReform #Punjab #IDEAS #Workshop #UrbanPropertyTax