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
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FebGreat Debate: FBR chief, economists urge ‘cautious approach’ to achieve economic growth
Published in The News on February 18, 2025 Experts, at Geo News‘ exclusive Great Debate on the economy, stressed the […]
Support from remittances
Published in Dawn on February 13, 2025 EVEN though workers’ remittances dipped, albeit negligibly, in January on a month-over-month basis,[…]
14
FebIncome tax surges Rs100b in 7 months
By Shahbaz Rana Published in The Express Tribune on February 13, 2025 ISLAMABAD: The salaried class’s income tax payments have[…]
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FebIMF chief meets PM Shehbaz, pledges support for govt’s actions
Published in Dawn on February 12, 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has met Prime Minister[…]
16 Pakistanis confirmed dead in Libya boat tragedy: FO
Published in Dawn on February 11, 2025 The bodies of 16 Pakistanis have been recovered with as many as 63[…]
IMF scrutiny
Published in Dawn on February 11, 2025 THE technical IMF mission, which is taking stock of Pakistan’s economic governance structure[…]
Latest Events
06
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,[…]