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.
Latest News
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MayGovt okays five-year tariff reform plan to spur exports
By Mubarak Zeb Khan Published in Dawn on May 16, 2025 ISLAMABAD: In a major policy shift, Prime Minister Shehbaz […]
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AprEconomy slows as growth dips
By Usman Hanif Published in The Express Tribune on April 25, 2025 KARACHI: While signs of macroeconomic recovery are emerging,[…]
Conference eyes urbanisation for economic turnaround
Published in Dawn on April 26, 2025 LAHORE: Experts at a two-day conference on the management of Pakistan’s economy organized[…]
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AprExplainer: Why such a massive, sudden rise in remittances
By Aimen Siddiqui Published in The News on April 15, 2025 KARACHI: Pakistan’s record monthly worker remittances in March is[…]
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AprRemittances hit $4.1bn for March: SBP governor
By Mahira Sarfraz Published in Dawn on April 14, 2025 State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad on Monday said that remittances[…]
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MarPM Shehbaz commends team, nation for unlocking IMF deal, new $1.3bn climate fund
Published in Dawn on March 26, 2025 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended his team for unlocking the new[…]
Latest Events
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JanProfessor Nasra M. Shah visit to the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) as “Scholar of Excellence”, October 2024
Professor Nasra M. Shah visit to the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) as “Scholar of Excellence”, October 2024 Professor Shah was[…]
03
JanDr. Rashid Amjad delivered a keynote address at the Center for Aerospace and Security Studies seminar on Pakistan’s Post IMF Challenges and Prospects
Dr. Rashid Amjad, Professor of Economics and Director, Graduate Institute of Development Studies, Lahore School of Economics was keynote speaker[…]
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,[…]
05
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,[…]
