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    THE COTTON & TEXTILE INDUSTRY OF PAKISTAN: PROBLEMS & PROSPECTS
    (Civil Services Academy Lahore, 0024) SYNDICATE ADVISOR: DR. ZAFAR HAYAT FACULTY MEMBER: MR. M. RAMZAN IN-CHARGE COORDINATION SYNDICATE ACTIVITY 1 Syeda Fatima H. Bukhari Chairperson 2 Noor Ali Secretary 3 AmbreenMazhar Member 4 Khuzaima Member 5 Ahmed Shaikh Member 6 Ahsan Morai Member 7 Ali Husnain Bukhari Member 8 SaadMunir Member
    The Cotton and Textile Industry of Pakistan is a key sector for economic growth and development. However, it is not performing optimally due to a myriad of factors that impact the cotton value added chain at each and every step. Various issues begin to impediment the performance of the cotton crop in terms of yield and productivity, which then has a consequential effect on the cotton ginning sector.
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    AN APPRAISAL OF CURRENT POLICIES FOR REVIVAL OF EXPORTS OF PAKISTAN: CHALLENGES AND PROPOSED STRATEGIES
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE, 0024) Syndicate Advisor:Ms. Adeela Younus Research Coordinator: Dr. Fouzia Hadi Faculty Member: Dr. Tasneem Zafar In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi 1 Noor-e-Saher Chairperson 2 Hassaan Zafar Secretary 3 Jinsar Ali Bhatti Member 4 Muhammad Faizan Arif Member 5 Muhammad Waleed Bin Saad Member 6 Pir Ali Muhammad Rashidee Member 7 Sadia Iqbal Member 8 Syed Muhammad Zuhair Jafar Member
    This paper examines in detail the export performance of Pakistan in the light of global challenges that has emerged due to high volume of international trade. This paper aims to identify major policy and key structural issues that impacts Pakistan export growth. It is observed that Pakistan is lagging behind its competitors and other regional countries due to the combination of various factors including lack of proper infrastructure and trade facilities along with less investment in technological advancement, poor Human Resource Development, high cost of doing business and lack of research and innovation culture. T
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    Tax Intelligence The Seven Habitual Tax Mistakes
    (Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore, 2024) Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore
    All the information in this special report is written and provided for information purposes only and may not in any manner whatsoever be used as advice or as an opinion. Any attempt to use the information in this special report must not be made without obtaining appropriate advice from a qualified legal and/or other professional advisor to ensure full compliance with the laws and regulations of that country and to ensure that no damage, loss, or suffering may occur to the person seeking to use the information from this special report. The information in this special report cannot be relied upon in support of any contentions, arguments, or submissions made to any IRS authority or any other regulatory authority on any subject matter whatsoever. This list is not exhaustive. The author and publishers cannot be held responsible or liable for any damage, loss, or suffering whatsoever, by whomsoever, that may be occasioned by anyone influenced by or seeking to implement any of the information contained in this special report despite having taken appropriate legal and/or other professional advice.
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    Role of CPEC in the Economy of Pakistan
    (Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore, 2024) Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore
    Pak-China relationships have kept growing and have strengthened ever since 1951 when friendship began. Good relationships with China havealways been a key component of Pakistan’s foreign policy.The foreign policy of China towards South Asia consists of State to State relationshipswith some principles which are no interference ininternal affairs, mutual trust, respect of sovereignty of independent state, understanding and confidence. China biggest interest inSouth Asia interest is its economic interest. China has goodrelations with countries of its region to get economic benefits. The relationship between Pakistan and China became closer and stronger with thepassage of time. Both states are enjoying deep diplomatic, defense, economic andCultural ties.(Kataria & Naveed, 2014).Pak-China relationship constant from the very beginning. The Pakistan-China relations arecemented in major fields of geo-politics, strategic, economics, civil and military infrastructural development andother related areas of bilateral cooperation and investment.(Makhdoom, Khan, & Khan).China and Pakistan have developed friendly relationship to contain Indian dominance in the region. It has balanced the power (military and economic) and Indian threat has also been minimized(Ahmed & Nagra, 2014).In his foreign policy China give highly importance to South Asia
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    Brief Note on Poverty Reduction and Future Challenges in Pakistan
    (Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore, 2024) Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore
    Poverty, defined as the inability to attain bare minimal living standards, is a multidimensional phenomenon as reflected in the form of low income, lack of access to resources, few opportunities for participation in the economic activities or political process, high vulnerability to risks and shocks, etc. Therefore, tackling poverty requires a holistic approach that promotes such economic growth, which creates opportunities for the poor, preparing them to be able to participate in the economic growth process, providing them the access to essential services such as education, health, clean drinking water and proper sanitation, etc. Maintaining macroeconomic stability, improving governance, consolidating devolution to the grass-roots level and protecting vulnerable segments of the society are the essential elements of any poverty alleviation programme.
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    Urbanization and Slum Formation
    (Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore, 2024) Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore
    The formation of slums need not be inevitable with rapid urbanization. Such an argument appears to be contradicted by evidence of large slum populations in a large number of developing countries and particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions like Asia. The evidence discussed suggests that city authorities faced with rapid urban development lack the capacity to cope with the diverse demands for infrastructural provision to meet economic and social needs. Not only are strategic planning and intervention major issues in agenda to manage rapid urbanization, but city governments are not effectively linking the economic development trajectory to implications for urban growth and, hence, housing needs. In the following discussion, a case study is presented in support of the argument that city governments have to first recognize and then act to establish the link that is crucial between economic development, urban growth, and housing. This is the agendum that has been largely neglected by city and national governments that have been narrowly focused on economic growth with the consequent proliferation of slum formation as a housing solution.
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    ‘The Environmental Impact of GSP+ in Pakistan’
    (Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore, 2024) Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore
    One of the three objectives of the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) is to “promote sustainable development and good governance” in beneficiary countries. The GSP+ status was given to Pakistan in 2014. The EU is currently reviewing the application of its GSP regulations. The evaluation of the economic, social, human rights and environmental impacts of the GSP+ entrusted to Development Solutions (DS) is aimed at “an in depth quantitative and qualitative assessment of the … environmental impacts of GSP+ in Pakistan”.
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    NATIONAL WATER POLICY OF PAKISTAN
    (Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore, 2024) Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore
    This study reviews draft National Water Policy 2006 under “Sustainable Land Management Project – Phase-I” funded by GEF, UNDP and GoP. Review also included water resources development, management strategies and plans, its strength and weaknesses in the context of SLM, NAP, UNCCD principles and its 10-year Strategic Plan. This is done to make recommendations for mainstreaming these in Draft Water Policy 2006 and water resources development plans. Regional and developed countries experiences in relation to SLM, NAP and implementation of UNCCD were also reviewed in order to take benefit for controlling land degradation and desertification.
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    THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL R&D WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION SYSTEMS FRAMEWORK
    (Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore, 2024) Civil Services Academy,walton Lahore
    This paper traces the evolution of the innovation systems framework within the agricultural sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, and presents a conceptual framework for agricultural innovation systems. The difference between innovation ecology/ecosystems and intervention-based innovations systems is highlighted, given that these two concepts are used at different levels in promoting and sustaining agricultural innovations. The role of open innovation, innovation platforms, and innovation intermediaries in catalyzing, enhancing, and facilitating the innovation process are discussed, as is the role of R&D in the innovation process. The paper goes on to consider the interconnectedness of the innovation systems perspective and value-chain analysis in agricultural R&D processes, before summarizing the current status of agricultural R&D in Sub-Saharan Africa, lessons from past experience, and implications and key challenges confronting development practitioners in institutionalizing the agricultural innovation systems concept within the agricultural R&D in the region. Finally, some key conclusions and areas for investment are presented
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    Is China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) truly a “one corridor, many doors” initiative?
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE, 2024) Syndicate Advisor : Dr. Erfa Iqbal Research Coordinator : Dr. Sidra Irfan Faculty Member : Ms. Ayesha Zareen Siddique In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity : Mr. Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi 1.Flt Lt Khalid Shams Chairman 2. Faiza Akhtar Secretary 3. Adeel Aslam Member 4. Ali Hassan Raza Member 5. Amna Farooq Member 6. Faizan Ullah Khan Member 7. Hafiz Kamran Member 8. Zubair Ahmed Member
    The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a strategic vision of Chinese President Xi Jinping, which focuses on regional as well as global connectivity and economic collaboration, the aim being collective growth and prosperity. With an estimated value of about eight trillion dollars, it has been called the most ambitious project in history. Under BRI’s umbrella there are several projects, scattered across three continents. One of these projects is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which has been termed the flagship project of BRI. CPEC, worth $62 billion by now, is the biggest single investment in Pakistan’s history.
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    Population of Pakistan: Challenges, Problems and Prospects
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE, 2024) Syndicate Advisor: Dr. Nizamuddin Research Coordinator: Madam Sidra Irfan Faculty Member: Mr. Maqsood Ahmed In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi 1.Faizan Taimoor Saqib President 2.Muhammad Majid Altaf Secretary 3.Amar Shakir Jajja Member 4.Anam Tajjamul Member 5.Awais Afzal Member 6.Danial Khan Member 7.Saifullah Member 8.Syeda Sidra Majid Member
    High population growth in Pakistan has been a persistent problem which is harming the country for the past three decades. The literature which exists about population of Pakistan, the problems associated with population growth and the prospects for this population, needed contributions, especially in the context of execution and implementation of population policies. The purpose of this study was to understand the problems/challenges and prospects of the population of Pakistan and the effects of high population growth on maternal and infant health, environment and poverty. Data of population was taken from primary as well as secondary sources. Interviews of experts and senior executives were carried out to gather primary data about the challenges related to the implementation of the population policy, and documentary sources were also used.
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    KEY DRIVERS OF INDUSTRIALIZATION IN PAKISTAN
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE, 2024) Syndicate Advisor: Zara Salman Research Coordinator: Madam Sidra Irfan Faculty Member: Mr. Maqsood Ahmed In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi Nabeel Ahmed Memon,Chairperson Shahnawaz Khan,Secretary Shahnawaz Khan,Member Iqra Khan,Member Kashmala Tahseen,Member Khadija Awan,Member Muhammad Siddiq Mahr,Member Syed Kazim Raza Bhatti
    Pakistan’s industrial growth has sustained a downturn in the last decade. Manufacturing has dipped in GDP contribution relative to other sectors (falling 5 percentage points to 12% in 2018), and in a regional comparison: Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, and other South Asian countries have surpassed Pakistan on several indicators that point to a dim investment climate, stagnating capital accumulation, and low overall growth.
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    MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE, 2024) Syndicate Advisor: Shahid Najam In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi Research Coordinator: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi 1. IQRA IRSHAD CHAIRPERSON 2. SYED ABRAR ALI SHAH,SECRETARY 3. AHMED NAWAZ MEMBER 4. ALI MARDAN MEMBER 5. MUHAMMAD BILAL MEMBER 6. TANVEER AHMED MEMBER
    This research focuses upon establishing the relationship between the growth and development of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan for the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country. For this purpose, the research work is aimed at identifying issues and constraints in the SME sector at different levels, which includes lack of access to finance, constraints related to productivity in the SMEs, use of outdated technology, dearth of research and development and value chain limitations.
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    Indian Lok Sabha Elections 2019 and Implications on Pakistan
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE, 2024) Syndicate Advisor: Mr. Ali Saleem In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi 1.Muhammad Ameer Hassan Butt, Chairperson 2. Aasma Sikander ,Secretary 3. Muhammad Hassan Member 4. Shaheer Usman Member 5. Zakaullah Khan Member 6. Shiza Rehman Member
    This research study was an attempt to evaluate the Indian Lok Sabha elections 2019 by putting it in the context of the Indian politics over the decades, especially focusing on the Indian political dynamics from 1980-onwards. The major aspects that are of relevance in this regard are the evolution of party politics in Indian political scenario, the local and regional elements in the political landscape of India and the various ethnic, socio-linguistic, religious, economic and populist factors that have played a role in this regard. Various states were chosen as the flag bearers of the above-mentioned characteristics of the Indian politics and the Election results from the 2019 Lok Sabha elections were analyzed. An attempt was made to deduce a pattern vis-à-vis these elections and its relevance in terms of Pakistan with reference to the various internal socio-political issues and at the foreign policy front was discussed
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    An Appraisal of Urban Policies and Practices in Pakistan:Proposed Guidelines to Ensure Sustainable and Inclusive Development.
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE, 2024) Syndicate Advisor: Dr. Nasir Javed Research Coordinator: Dr. Yaamina Salman Faculty Member: Ms. Mahwaish Sami In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi
    Pakistan, with an urban population of 36.4 % according to 2017 census, has the fastest urban population growth in South Asia which should lead Pakistan towards long term economic growth. However, the dearth of sustainable and inclusive urban policies, which would cater for the needs of different segments of society, and inadequate implementation of available policies has hindered Pakistan from accruing the true benefits of this rapid urbanization. The cities in Pakistan are facing multipronged issues which includes, inter alia, housing, air quality ,solid waste management, land use management etc. resulting into failures to achieve desired economic stability in the longer run. This paper examines the current situation of urban policies and practices in the federal and 4 provincial capitals, with an aim to bridge the gaps by recommending some practical policy measures to unleash the true potential of the cities which can lead Pakistan towards long term economic growth.
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    An Appraisal of Urban Policies and Practices in Pakistan: Proposed Guidelines to Ensure Sustainable and Inclusive Development
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE, 2024) Syndicate Advisor: Dr. Nasir Javed Research Coordinator: Dr. Yaamina Salman Faculty Member: Ms. Mahwaish Sami In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi 1. Mehreen Tahir Chairperson 2. Syed Minhas Mahmood Secretary 3. Abrahim Shah Member 4. Aqsa Lodhi Member 5. Awais Tariq Member 6. Saba Iltaf Member 7. Omer Daraaz 1 Member 8. Omer Bajwa Member
    Pakistan, with an urban population of 36.4 % according to 2017 census, has the fastest urban population growth in South Asia which should lead Pakistan towards long term economic growth. However, the dearth of sustainable and inclusive urban policies, which would cater for the needs of different segments of society, and inadequate implementation of available policies has hindered Pakistan from accruing the true benefits of this rapid urbanization. The cities in Pakistan are facing multipronged issues which includes, inter alia, housing, air quality ,solid waste management, land use management etc. resulting into failures to achieve desired economic stability in the longer run. This paper examines the current situation of urban policies and practices in the federal and 4 provincial capitals, with an aim to bridge the gaps by recommending some practical policy measures to unleash the true potential of the cities which can lead Pakistan towards long term economic growth.
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    COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY OF PAKISTAN
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE, 2024) Syndicate Advisor: Ahmed Nadeem Khan Research Coordinator: Dr. Yamina Faculty Member: Muhammad Asim In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaid 1 RAMISH HASSAN RANA, CHAIRPERSON 2 AHMED IQBAL JAMIL, SECRETARY 3 ALEENA HUMAYUN, MEMBER 4 AYESHA YAQUB, MEMBER 5 AAMIR BURKI, MEMBER 6 MUSHAHID HUSSAIN, MEMBER 7 ABDULLAH IHSAN, MEMBER 8 IRFAN ULLAH, MEMBER
    The global drive against terrorism has put Pakistan's anti-terrorism legislative regime to a crucial test. Since then, Pakistan's legislative process to combat terrorism has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite promulgating various Anti-terrorism and counter TF laws, the number of terrorist attacks has been increasing with each passing day. The issues regarding cutting of financial support for the terrorist outfits have remained a potential challenge in curbing terrorism across the world, and Pakistan is no exception in this regard as finance plays a pivotal role in carrying on such activities. Despite multiple actions undertaken by Pakistan to suppress terror financing and money laundering, there remain lacunae that keep Pakistan from getting rid of this menace. This document, therefore, attempts to understand the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terror Financing mechanisms in place and study its origins, and the impacts are seen worldwide generally and for Pakistan in particular. Furthermore, the role of FATF, efforts made by Pakistan to comply with the expectation of the said organization, and the way forward from here on has also been discusse
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    Role of e-Governance in Effective Administration in Pakistan
    (CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE., 2024) Syndicate Advisor: Mr. Hassan Yousaf Shah Research Coordinator: Ms. Fozia Hadi Faculty Member: Capt. (Rtd.) Arsam Aftab In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi FIZZA ARSHAD CHAIRPERSON ANEEK ANWAR SECRETARY SADIA PIRZADA MEMBER MUHAMMAD MINHAJ MAHDI MEMON MEMBER AITIZAZ KHAN MEMBER SYED QAMBER ALI MEMBER ZEESHAN ALI MEMBER YAHYA TARIQ CHEEMA MEMBER
    The research report on “Role of e-Governance for Effective Administration in Pakistan” is an effort towards investigating the role e-Governance has played so far in improving governance in Pakistan, and the way forward in absorbing the e-Governance in all spheres of administration in the country.
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    An Appraisal of Direct Interventionist Role of the Government in Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study from 2008-2018
    (Civil Services Academy, Walton, Lahore, 2024) Syndicate Advisor: Dr Muhammad Najeeb Khan Research Coordinator: Sidra Irfan Faculty Member: Syed Rehan Haider Kazmi In-Charge Coordination Syndicate Activity: Syed Shabbir Akbar Zaidi Huseeb Ahmed Bajwa Chairperson Qurat ul Ain Secretary Mashal Member Adnan Marwat Member M. Awais Qarni Member Amjad Raja Member Mumtaz Jaffery Member Anas Khan Member
    The poverty has been the major challenge faced by developing countries. Poverty often accompanies deprivation and inequality. The developmental economics render the elimination of poverty, inequality and unemployment as the pre-requisites of development. The state often intervenes in free market economy in order to safeguard its citizens from the vicious trap of poverty. This research has analyzed such interventions in the period 2008-18.