RASTA – PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants

Competitive Grants Programme for Policy-oriented Research

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives

CGP

Mitigating Air Pollution and Urban Heat through Climate-Sensitive Health Interventions

Team Details: Principal Investigator Dr. Muhammad Nasar-u-Minallah Associate Professor University of the Punjab, Lahore Co-PI Dr. Sahar Zia Assistant Professor Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Co-PI Shiza Ashiq Independent Researcher  Gojra, Pakistan Research Associate Masooma Zanaib Freelancer Lahore Project Brief: Increasing air pollution and local temperature are exposing cities and their residents to urban […]

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Tax Compliance, Tax Behavior and Tax Misperception: Evidence from Faisalabad

Team Details: Principal Investigator Dr. Imran Qaiser Assistant Professor (Economics) Government College University Faisalabad Co-PI Sahrish Saeed Freelancer Government College University Faisalabad Project Brief: Pakistan faces significant economic challenges, including a high current account deficit, fiscal deficit, and elevated levels of public debt. These issues contribute to volatile exchange rates and economic uncertainty. A considerable

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Graduates’ Low Employability in Pakistan: Modelling Demand for Marketable Knowledge and Skills

Team Details: Principal Investigator Dr Ajaz Ahmed Research Associate Glasgow University, UK Co-PI Dr David Palma Lecturer in Business Analytics and Applied AI University of Leeds, UK Project Brief: Pakistan faces a significant issue with low graduate employability, as data indicates that over 30% of higher education (HE) graduates were unemployed in 2022. This is

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From “Disable” to “Gigable”: Leveraging Gig-Platforms for Inclusivity and Well-being of People with Disability

Team Details: Principal Investigator  Dr. Nasir Mehmood Associate Professor University of Wah   Co-PI Dr. Kamil Hussain Assistant Professor University of Wah   Co-PI Dr. Atif Raza Assistant Professor Muslim Youth University, Pakistan   Co-PI Ms. Sarah Khan Director Media Publications University of Wah   Project Brief: This study investigates how the gig economy can

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Sustainable Agricultural Residue Management Options for Smog Reduction

Team Details: Principal Investigator  Dr. Musharib Khan Assistant Professor SCEE (IESE), NUST, Islamabad   Co-PI Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Ahmed Khan  Assistant Professor  CEME, NUST, Rawalpindi     Project Brief: Agricultural residue burning remains a significant environmental challenge in Pakistan, particularly in rice-growing regions. This practice contributes to various health and environmental issues, including smog. Despite

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Trust in State & Politics: Evaluating the Civic Engagement and Compliance among Citizens of Pakistan

Team Details: Principal Investigator Dr. Alvina Sabah Idrees Assistant Professor GC University Lahore Co-PI Dr. Saima Sawar Associate Professor GC University Lahore Project Brief: A strong community develops when there is high civic engagement, which is closely linked to social capital. Furthermore, social capital is influenced not only by history and culture but also by

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Cemetery Management and Funeral Services: Challenges for City Government and Way Forward

Team Details: Principal Investigator  Dr. Saira Tufail Assistant Professor Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU)   Co-PI Dr. Faiza Azhar Khan Associate Professor International Islamic University   Co-PI Ms. Sadia Sherbaz Lecturer FJWU   Project Brief: Given the state of cemetery management and the challenges faced in land allocation for burials in over fifty cemeteries in

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Manpower Exports: A Study of Challenges & Opportunities for the Youth

Team Details: Principal Investigator  Moazzam Ali Assistant Professor Allama Iqbal Open University   Co-PI Dr. Syed Muhammad Amir Shah Professor  Allama Iqbal Open University   Research Associate Muhammad Sadil Ali Research Associate  Allama Iqbal Open University     Project Brief: Manpower export has become a significant component of Pakistan’s economy, contributing approximately $30 billion in

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Inclusivity of Neurodiverse Youngsters in Higher Education and Employment: Data-Driven Policy Solution

Team Details: Principal Investigator Dr. Siddrah Irfan Assistant Professor NUST Co-PI Dr. Sahar Nadeem Director Q&A/Director NIO NUST Research Associate Sara Aleem Haqqi Lecturer Muhammad Ali Jinnah University Research Associate Ayesha Abreen MS Student (RA) NUST Project Brief: In Pakistan, there is currently no standard procedure for the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals in higher education

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Governance Challenges in Coalition Governments: A Case Study of Balochistan

Team Details Principal Investigator Dr. Amir Jan Assistant Professor Lasbela University, Uthal Co-PI Muhammad Hassan Senior Research Fellow NIHCR, New Campus, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Co-PI Abdul Rab Assistant Professor Lasbela University, Uthal Project Brief: The study explores the complex dynamics and governance issues in Balochistan, Pakistan’s most resource-rich yet politically volatile province. This research examines

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