Policy Research Institute of Market Economy -PRIME

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Date: May 15th - 16th, 2026 Venue: Legend Hotel, 56A Ataturk Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad Registration Link: tinyurl.com/mr72ybk2 #NTC2026

Happy Labour Day At PRIME, we celebrate Labour Day while remembering Adam Smith, the father of modern economics. #LabourDay #PrimeInstitute

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's book titled "The Wealth of Nations", the Prime Institute has published an Urdu translation of "Adam Smith: A Primer," originally written by Eamonn Butler, Director of the @ASI. Venue: FUUAST, Islamabad Date: 6th May, 2026

S.R.O. 691(I)/2026: A Strategic Shift Toward a Transit-Led Trade Model The Government has issued S.R.O. 691(I)/2026, namely "Transit of Goods through the territory of Pakistan Order 2026". The SRO notified Taftan, Gwadar, and Karachi for transit points. #TransitTrade #Pakistan

@ISSIslamabad, in collaboration with @primethinktank, hosted a roundtable on the Middle East crisis and its economic implications for Pakistan. Experts discussed how the evolving situation presents both challenges and opportunities, emphasizing a shift toward a more resilient, reform-oriented, and regionally connected economic strategy. #Pakistan #Geoeconomics

@ISSIslamabad and @primethinktank organized a roundtable discussion on the topic of "The Middle East Crisis: Economic Implications and Emerging Opportunities for Pakistan." Key discussants: @drniqbal @KhalidWaleed_ @UzmaZia13 @HassanDaudButt @vaqarahmed

The Middle East Crisis: Economic Implications and Emerging Opportunities for Pakistan The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad and the Prime Institute are organizing a roundtable discussion on the implications and opportunities for Pakistan amid the Middle East crisis.

Why Pakistan Needs a Low-Rate, Broad-Based Tax Regime The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has proposed a detailed reform agenda to the government ahead of the budget cycle for FY2027.

Fuel prices are the main issue for Pakistan. Dr. @vaqarahmed explains how fuel subsidies are affecting Pakistan's economy. The government of Pakistan is paying Rs. 7 billion in subsidies daily. Full episode: youtu.be/2Q2Oo8rdBkI

What if the Iran war continues? In his latest podcast with Prime Institute, @Asad_Umar explains why the ongoing conflict represents a "nightmare scenario" for Pakistan’s economy. Full Podcast: youtu.be/hHw3tHGaUQo

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) portfolio in Pakistan now exceeds USD 2 billion annually. Over the last three years, IFC has tripled its investments in Pakistan, generating over 50,000 jobs. #IFCPakistan #InvestmentinPakistan #PrimeInstitute

Speaking with Pakistan TV Global, @alisalmanwords explains the immediate economic shocks faced by Pakistan and other developing countries amid the Gulf Conflict. Full Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Ngv2gT… #IranWar #FuelPrices #PrimeInstitute

@alisalmanwords joins @AJEnglish to explain structural issues in Pakistan's economy amid the Iran Conflict. The Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure threaten to push the economy back into crisis. Full Video: youtu.be/aIlzYdq6QnM?si… #IranWar #PrimeInstitute

In his interview with GTV News, @alisalmanwords explains the economic cost of the Iran war to Pakistan. Dr. Salman outlined the urgent policy shifts needed to secure Pakistan's economy against external energy shocks and ensure long-term stability. #FuelPrices #IranWar

I had a great discussion on a podcast with @primethinktank hosted by Ali Ehsan about the global oil shock and its impact on Pakistan's economy. 🛢️📉 With Middle East disruptions, we face major supply chain hurdles. Key takeaways to build resilience: 📉 Cut Fuel Dependency: Relying on imported fuel exposes us to constant balance of payment crises. ⚙️Economic Reforms: External shocks shouldn't pause internal progress. We must cut red tape and improve the business environment now! 🌍 Trade Liberalization: We need real competition. It is time to seriously consider regional agreements like RCEP and ASEAN. ☀️ Accelerate Solar: A wake-up call to rapidly shift towards solar energy and battery storage. Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=QcrC4k… #pakistan #PakistanEconomicStrength #Solarenergy

حالیہ 'پرائم بریف' میں جانیے کہ ایران جنگ کے دوران پاکستان اپنی معیشت کو کیسے محفوظ بنا سکتا ہے؟ مکمل تفصیلات کے لیے لنک پر کلک کریں! open.substack.com/pub/primethink…

In the recent Prime Brief, we explained how Pakistan can secure its economy amid the Iran war and Gulf energy disruptions. Link: @primethinktank/note/p-193066607" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@primethinktan…

"President Trump has acknowledged that he is dealing with very intelligent people." - Mohammad A. Rajpar Mohammad A. Rajpar, an expert on shipping and trade and Managing Director of General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd, discusses the economic implications of the recent Iran War.

Fuel Price Absorption is a major deviation from the IMF Programme The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has reached a staff-level arrangement with the Pakistani authorities. #PakistanDebt #PrimeInstitute

@alisalmanwords was featured on Pakistan TV Global for an in-depth interview regarding Pakistan's IMF Staff Level Agreement. While Pakistan is undergoing major economic reforms, the Iran War is having implications for the economy. #IMFPakistan #PakistanDebt #PrimeInstitute