Welcome to GIDS
The Graduate Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) was established in 2012 by the Lahore School of Economics to stimulate an interdisciplinary approach to development policy and practice that would promote equitable and sustainable development in a period of rapid globalization and technological change. It aims to address the pressing concerns that have arisen as the development process has unfolded in the developing world, including Pakistan.
Pakistan Economic History
A research program on Pakistan’s Economic History since the Mughals (1520-2020).
Management of the Pakistan Economy
Management of Pakistan’s Economy aims to provide a detailed analysis of the management of the country.
Gender and Development
Research focusing on a broad range of gender related issues and their consequent impacts on development
Latest News
China becomes Pakistan’s largest creditor with $29bn loans
By Khaleeq Kiani Published in Dawn on December 04, 2024 ISLAMABAD: With almost $29 billion in loans, China has become […]
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DecEconomic growth
By Rashid Amjad Published in Dawn on December 03, 2024 THERE are indeed signs that the economy is stabilising. The[…]
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NovIs the economy improving?
By Khurram Husain Published in Dawn on November 21, 2024 IT has now become a routine question. Every TV anchor[…]
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NovNearly 40% Pakistanis want to leave country
By Kashif Hussain Published in The Express Tribune on November 15, 2024 KARACHI: Pakistan climbed to the fifth place in[…]
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NovA ten-point agenda for COP29
By Sherry Rehman Published in The News on November 09, 2024 As countries begin preparing for COP29, all states are[…]
Remittances cross $3bn in October: SBP chief
By Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on November 05, 2024 KARACHI: Higher foreign inflows are expected this month as the[…]
Latest Events
Lecture on “Role of Foreign Economic Assistance in Pakistan’s Economy” at National Institute of Management (NIM), Lahore on 3rd October, 2024
Lecture on “Role of Foreign Economic Assistance in Pakistan’s Economy” at National Institute of Management (NIM), Lahore on 3rd October,[…]
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JulThe Centre on Migration, Remittances and Diaspora (CIMRAD) launched the Pakistan Migration Report 2024 on June 11th, 2024, in a ceremony held at the Lahore School of Economics Burki Campus.
The Pakistan Migration Report 2024 is the third in the series published biennially by CIMRAD. This report addresses the key[…]
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MayInsights from Mr. Ali Tauqeer Sheikh on Understanding the Taxonomy of International Climate Finance
On May 23, 2024, the Graduate Institute of Development Studies, Lahore School of Economics hosted a seminar featuring Mr. Ali[…]
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AprDr. Nasra Shah presented her joint work with Ms. Memoona Qazi, titled, Most Favored Destination for Pakistani Migrants: Saudi Arabia, at a workshop organized by the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh, on February 19th, 2024
Dr. Nasra Shah presented her joint work with Ms. Memoona Qazi, titled, Most Favored Destination for Pakistani Migrants: Saudi Arabia,[…]
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JanDr. Nasra Shah participated in the Policy Dialogue on Migration and Development organized by the Pakistani German Facilitation and Registration Centre (PGFRC) on December 12th-13th, 2023 at the Mariott Hotel, Islamabad
The Policy Dialogue on Migration and Development was organized by the Pakistani German Facilitation and Registration Centre (PGFRC) along with[…]
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NovDr. Nasra Shah participated in the Senior Expert Advisory Forum (SEAF) organized by the UNFPA on 8 – 9 November 2023 at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban.
Dr. Shah shared her expert opinion on promoting access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, including family planning[…]