Haider Ali

Given falling inflation but external risks (oil prices, trade conflicts, and geopolitical tensions), what is your expectation for the next State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee decision on January 26, 2026?

Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Javaid (@nadeemjavaid75), Vice Chancellor @PIDEpk, addressed the Joint PIDE–@UNICEF_Pakistan Conference on “𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻,” underscoring the urgent need to translate evidence into effective policy action. He highlighted two stark realities shaping Pakistan’s human development landscape: nearly 26 million children are out of school, and almost 40% suffer from stunting, with lifelong consequences for health, learning, and productivity. Dr. Nadeem emphasized that Pakistan’s challenge is not a lack of policies or data, but a persistent disconnect between evidence and action, driven by institutional silos and weak incentives. He noted that policies affecting children span multiple sectors, and fragmented systems ultimately place the greatest burden on children. Highlighting the role of technology and AI, he stressed that while data and analytics can strengthen decision-making, technology cannot replace strong institutions, ethical leadership, and accountability. He concluded by calling for embedding evidence upstream in policymaking and building durable partnerships to ensure policies are judged by their impact on children’s lives. @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @RubinakhalidPPP, @Kalhorozulfiqar, #PIDE #Unicef #Conference #RightofEveryChild

Join @PIDEpk for upcoming seminar on “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻" Our distinguished panel of experts from @StateBank_Pak and PIDE will discuss the root causes of Pakistan’s persistently low domestic savings: from low per-capita income, high consumption, inflation and fiscal deficits, to weak financial inclusion and behavioral factors identified in SBP’s own analysis. Date & Time: December 10, 2025 (Wednesday) at 02:00 PM (PKT) Venue: JCR Hall, PIDE Online Participation via Zoom ID: 825 1833 1615 | Code: 988095 Don’t miss this discussion on a critical structural issue affecting investment and long-term growth in Pakistan. @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @SR_Jamali, @Haider_PIDE, @Kalhorozulfiqar #PIDEseminar #PIDE_SBP #PakistanEconomy #Savings #LowSavings

Call for Articles! PIDE invites submissions for the next issue of Discourse Magazine on “COP and Climate Change: Pakistan’s Road to Resilience.”🌿 Share your insights on: 🔹 Climate risk & resilience 🔹 Policy & climate governance 🔹 Climate finance & markets 🕒 Deadline: 31st Oct 2025 📧 Submit: [email protected] Submission Guidelines: pide.org.pk/submissions-open… @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @ShujaatSohal, @Kalhorozulfiqar #PIDE #DiscourseMagazine #ClimateChange #COP30 #Sustainability #ClimateResilience

𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 Topic: 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 – 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐬. 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 Presenter: Ajmal Kakar (@ajmalkakar34), Research Associate, PIDE Discussant: Dr. Mahmood Khalid (@mahmoodPIDE), Senior Research Economist, PIDE Join us as we discuss the fiscal and policy implications of pension reforms and retirement age choices in Pakistan. September 24, 2025 11:00 AM PKT A.R Kemal Hall, PIDE Join in person or Live (Zoom & Facebook) Zoom Meeting Details: Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615 Passcode: 988095 Facebook Live: facebook.com/PIDEIslamabad @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @Kalhorozulfiqar, #PIDE #WorkingPaper #Pensions #PublicPolicy #Research

@PIDEpk Macro Policy Lab (MPL) projects the policy rate to remain at 11 percent, reflecting stability amid flood impacts and a recovering economy. Inflation is expected to average 4.5 percent in FY25, below the SBP’s 5–7 percent target, while July’s Current Account showed a $254 million deficit as imports rise this quarter. With the IMF program anchoring stability, businesses are calling for a one percent rate cut to support growth. PIDE suggests policy continuity with a clear signal for gradual easing ahead. PIDE @MacroPolicyLab (MPL) Perspective: Continuity in Monetary Policy: Balancing Stability with Growth By: Dr. Hafsa Hina (@drhafsahina) Assistant Professor PIDE Read More: pide.org.pk/research/continu… @nadeemjavaid75 @betterpakistan @PlanComPakistan @Financegovpk @StateBank_Pak @Kalhorozulfiqar #PIDE #MacroPolicyLab #MonetaryPolicy #PakistanEconomy #InterestRates #Inflation #PolicyContinuity

PIDE & PPMC Sign MoU to Strengthen Pakistan’s Energy Future The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) — the technical arm of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) — on July 31, 2025. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior representatives from both institutions. From PIDE, the key officials present were: · Dr. Nadeem Javaid (SI) – Vice Chancellor · Dr. Shujaat Farooq– Dean (Research) · Dr. Nasir Iqbal– Registrar · Dr. Karim Khan– Dean (Academic) · Dr. Saba Anwar– Senior Research Economist From PPMC, the delegation included: · Tufail Ahmed Sheikh– Chief, Technical Services · Saghir Ahmad – Chief, Corporate service and Coordination · Shafqat Abbas – Assistant Specialist, Economics This strategic partnership aims to foster collaboration in energy economics research, with key focus areas including: · Power sector reforms · Circular debt resolution · Tariff design and rationalization · Regulatory improvements · Evidence-based energy planning · Academic collaboration and specialized training programs #PIDE #PPMC #EnergyEconomics #PowerSectorReform #PowerDivision #MinistryOfEnergy #MoE @nadeemjavaid75 @betterpakistan @ShujaatSohal @Kalhorozulfiqar

PIDE Seminar: Resonance for Research: Getting Policy Attention for your Research Today’s session by Fasi Zaka addressed the “last mile problem” in policy research — highlighting how great ideas often fail to reach policymakers. The session was moderated by Abbas Murtaza Maken. Key takeaway: - Simplify accurately - Tell compelling stories - Write for humans and algorithms alike @nadeemjavaid75 @betterpakistan @fasi_zaka @Kalhorozulfiqar #PIDE #PolicyImpact #ResearchToPolicy #LastMileProblem #CommunicatingScience #ThinkTank #PIDEEvents #MakePolicyWork

📢 100 bps rate cut by the SBP today, bringing the policy rate down to 10%; PIDE Macro Policy Lab projects 📉 Inflation has eased sharply — FY25 average at 4.49%, the lowest in a decade. 📊 Real interest rates remain comfortably positive (300–500 bps). 💼 Room to facilitate private-sector growth and investment without eroding inflation stability. 🌍 External buffers strengthened via remittances & current account surplus. 📉 Growth is modest, but inflation risks are contained. This move would balance stability with recovery. @nadeemjavaid75 @betterpakistan @StateBank_Pak @PlanComPakistan @Financegovpk @drhafsahina #PIDE #SBP #MonetaryPolicy #InterestRate #Inflation #PakistanEconomy

𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗠𝗙 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 @PIDEpk hosted a seminar on “Balancing Stabilization and Growth Under URAAN Pakistan.” Moderated by Dr. Haider Ali, the session focused on policy insights from Dr. Muhammad Arshad, Dr. Khurram Ejaz, and Ms. Naila Dar representing Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives The seminar emphasized the alignment of IMF stabilization policies with economic growth and explored the integral targets of URAAN Pakistan vision, “5Es”: Exports, e-Pakistan, Environment, Energy, and Equity. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: · Unlocking public-private capital through PPPs · Issuing green, diaspora & SDG bonds · Repositioning DFIs for development financing · Phased devolution of social spending to provinces @nadeemjavaid75 @betterpakistan @karimeconomist @drniqbal @ShujaatSohal @Kalhorozulfiqar @mahmoodPIDE @ahmad_pide #PIDEseminar #EconomicReforms #PublicPolicy #IMF #URAANPakistan

🎓 PIDE Admissions 2025 Are Now Open! Turn Ideas into Impact – Shape Pakistan’s Future Are you ready to build a career that influences policy, drives change, and solves real-world economic challenges? Join the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) — Pakistan’s premier public sector think tank and research institute — and become a part of the solution. Since 1957, PIDE has been shaping minds, policies, and the future through rigorous research and evidence-based policymaking. Now, Admissions 2025are open for both PhD and MPhil programs. Whether you aim to enter government, academia, or global development institutions, PIDE equips you with the tools, training, and exposure you need to make a difference. 🎯 Why Choose PIDE? Because you deserve more than just a degree — you deserve a launchpad for leadership. ✅ 95% employability within 6 months 🎯 Impactful careers in policy, research, and development 🏛️ Seat at the policy table – not just theory, but real influence 💸 Merit and need-based scholarships 💼 Work Study Program (WSP) – Earn PKR 80,000 stipend 🌐 International exchange programs for global exposure 📚 Best learning ecosystem – Includes seminars, webinars, and policy workshops 🔍 Hands-on exposure to applied research 🤝 Network with policymakers, economists, and development leaders · 📊Build strong analytical and decision-making skills 📘 Programs Offered At the PhD level, PIDE offers: · Economics · Econometrics (with a focus on Data and Decision-making) · Development Studies · Public Policy & Governance At the MPhil level, students can pursue: · Economics · Econometrics · Public Policy · Development Studies · Business Economics · Economics and Finance Each program is designed to build critical expertise in policy research, economic modeling, and real-time governance solutions. 📅 Key Dates to Remember 🗓️ Open-House Webinar: June 28, 2025 (Scan QR to register) 📥 Last Date to Apply: August 10, 2025 🖥️ How to Apply? All applications must be submitted online. Visit 👉 pide.org.pk for complete details and to start your journey. 🏆 PIDE is Ranked #1 on RePEc (Research Papers in Economics) Join the institute trusted by scholars, policymakers, and global development institutions alike. Ready to Impact Policy and Drive Change? This is your moment. This is your place. This is PIDE. @betterpakistan @nadeemjavaid75 #PIDEAdmissions2025 #ThinkTank #PublicPolicy #Economics #PhDPrograms #MPhilPrograms #Scholarships #PolicyResearch #PakistanDevelopment #StudyAtPIDE #Pakistan #ShapeTheFuture

Check out the Highlights of 37th AGM & #PIDE_PSDE_Conference at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan! Engaging discussions, groundbreaking insights & collaborative moments captured in this exclusive video. Happy Watching. @nadeemhaque @durre_nayab_ @ahmad_pide @PSDE_PIDE

Effective monetary policy isn't about quick fixes like #Aspirin For Pakistan, tackling inflation means diagnosing its roots. Tailored policies pave the way for sustainable change, not just temporary relief — Dr.Ashfaque H. Khan, DG @NIPS_NUST Watch: youtu.be/_4XI2uTBBKE?si=rcFg…