The Fate of the Forest

Timber is a precious commodity in Pakistan. Higher timber prices in Pakistan, as compared to the world average, have made the timber business lucrative.

The Profit Motive

According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2017, Pakistan stands among the top 10 most vulnerable countries in the world due to climate change.

Compromising utility over beauty

“It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.”

Lahore School of Economics And University of Oxford 2nd International Conference on Microfinance Products and Processes: Lessons from the Field

Innovative microfinance products and processes can boost growth and contribute to the wellbeing of the people in the country, says Lahore School of Economics (LSE) Rector Dr Shahid Amjad Chaudhry.

Thirteenth International Conference on Management of the Pakistan Economy Igniting Technology led Growth in Pakistan: Role of Monetary, Fiscal and Investment Policies 29-30 March, 2017

The Lahore School of Economics hosted its Thirteenth International Annual Conference on Management of the Pakistan Economy at its Main Burki Campus on the 29th & 30th of March, 2017.

CPEC and industrial policy

AS Pakistan enters the CPEC era, it is important we take a moment to reflect. Most people believe the initiative offers both Pakistan and China a unique opportunity to reshape the region’s economic dynamics.

An undervalued economy

THE voices telling us that Pakistan stands on the threshold of a major economic upturn are growing louder.

Industrial Policy Urgently Needed to Solve Crisis in Pakistani Manufacturing

Manufacturing growth has played a vital role in the development of advanced economies as well as in most developing economies and has also helped in closing the income gap between the two