PIDE Seminar | Opportunities of AI and Challenges of AI Governance Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities while raising important questions about accountability, transparency, and responsible use. PIDE recently hosted a seminar featuring Asad Baig (@asadbeyg), Executive Director and Founder of Media Matters for Democracy (@mmfd_Pak). The session was moderated by Dr. Fizzah Khalid Butt (@Fizzscreams), Assistant Professor and Director Media, PIDE. The discussion highlighted the importance of addressing AI governance challenges alongside the opportunities offered by emerging technologies. Watch the full seminar: youtube.com/watch?v=gT0vsk6q… @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @FaheemJehangir #PIDE #AIGovernance #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalPolicy #ResponsibleAI

Making 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 a reality demands bold reforms, fresh thinking, and a shift in how we approach Pakistan’s economic challenges. From keynote lectures and high-level policy discussions to panel debates, technical sessions, research presentations, poster competitions and much more, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 brought ideas together around one national ambition. 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. At this two-day engaging and thought provoking event, critical questions took centre stage that sparked dialogue on policy changes, and solutions were suggested to move Pakistan forward. Watch the key moments, conversations, and activities that shaped two days of research, ideas and dialogue on Pakistan’s economic future. psde.pide.org.pk/ @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @IhsaanaKhan, @PlanComPakistan, @FaheemJehangir, @hecpkofficial, @QAU_Official, @CPECOfficials, @giz_gmbh, @coecpec, @PakistanADB, @RASTA_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PIDEConference #PSDEConference #39thPSDE2026 #39thPSDEConference2026 #39thPSDEIslamabad

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | 𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 Pakistan’s journey towards sustainable, export-led prosperity took centre stage at the 𝟑𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐒𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐀𝐆𝐌, where experts, policymakers, and industry leaders discussed key opportunities and reforms to strengthen the country’s export potential. The three panel discussions explored: 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐂 & 𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐂 𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 — Examined regional connectivity, trade partnerships, and investment opportunities. 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 — Highlighted the importance of productive workplaces and a skilled workforce in enhancing export competitiveness. 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐎𝐟𝐟 — Explored policy reforms to reduce trade barriers, facilitate businesses, and unlock Pakistan’s export potential. The discussions emphasised practical pathways towards stronger regional integration, improved competitiveness, and sustainable export-led economic growth. @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE, @FaheemJehangir, @saddameconomist, @Fizzscreams #PSDE2026 #PIDE #PSDEConference #PakistanExports #TradeAndInvestment #ExportLedGrowth #EconomicDevelopment

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. As part of the 𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠, the PhD Symposium will feature 𝗗𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗮, Associate Publisher, Springer Nature (@SpringerNature) sharing insights on 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. An excellent opportunity for PhD and MPhil scholars, researchers, and academics to gain valuable insights into scholarly publishing and strengthen research 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 04:30 PM (PKT) 📍 Venue: PIDE Sky Hall, Islamabad 💻 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615 Password: 988095 psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thPSDE2026 #39thPSDEConference2026 #39thPSDEIslamabad

The 𝟑𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐒𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐀𝐆𝐌 is scheduled for 14–15 October 2026 at PIDE, Islamabad. This year’s theme, “Mission $100 Billion: The National Race for Sustainable Export-led Prosperity,” highlights Pakistan’s export potential and the role of research, innovation, and policy dialogue in achieving sustainable economic growth. Featuring 3 keynote lectures, 4 panel discussions, 8 technical sessions, and 24 research presentations, the conference will bring together diverse perspectives on Pakistan’s economic future. 📅𝟏𝟒–𝟏𝟓 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 📍 𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄, 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 💻 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PIDEConference #PSDEConference #39thPSDE2026 #39thPSDEConference2026 #39thPSDEIslamabad

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳 Joining the session as a panelist is 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗮 (@EconomistAadil) (Assistant Professor, IBA). The discussion will examine how 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 can reduce trade barriers, improve competitiveness and create a more enabling environment for Pakistan’s export growth. 📅 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🕝 𝟐:𝟑𝟎–𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐏𝐊𝐓) 📍 𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐒𝐤𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 💻 Join via Zoom using the details provided in the flyer. Join the conversation on building a more competitive, export-oriented Pakistan through smarter trade and tariff policies. @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thPSDE2026 #39thPSDEConference2026 #39thPSDEIslamabad

The 𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 presents “𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗜𝗾𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲” featuring 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗵𝘂, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (@SECPakistan), as Keynote Speaker. In his lecture "𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀" Dr. Sidhu will discuss how stronger links between agriculture, finance, and markets can help Pakistan’s farmers access new opportunities, improve market integration, and unlock the country’s agricultural export potential. 📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 🕧 12:30 PM (PKT) 📍 PIDE Sky Hall, Islamabad 💻 Join via Zoom using the details provided in the flyer. Be part of the conversation on connecting Pakistan’s farms to finance, markets and global export opportunities. psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thAGMPSDE2026 #Agriculture #AgriculturalExports #PakistanEconomy

The 𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 presents the 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗯𝘂𝗯 𝘂𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗾 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, featuring 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗼𝗸𝘂𝗶 𝗟𝗶 of Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, as Keynote Speaker. In his lecture, “𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮,” Professor Li will outline key lessons from China’s economic development and practical ways these experiences can inform Pakistan’s pursuit of sustainable economic growth. 📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🕝 𝟮:𝟯𝟬–𝟯:𝟰𝟱 𝗣𝗠 (𝗣𝗞𝗧) 📍 𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗦𝗸𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 💻 Join via Zoom using the details provided in the flyer. Be part of this important conversation on learning from China’s development experience and exploring practical pathways for Pakistan’s economic takeoff. psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE, @CARECInstitute #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thAGMPSDE2026 #MahbubUlHaqLecture #ChinaPakistan #EconomicDevelopment #PakistanEconomy

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗖 & 𝗖𝗣𝗘𝗖 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Joining the session as a panellist is 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱, Former Ambassador to China. The discussion will explore how regional connectivity initiatives, including CAREC and CPEC, can strengthen trade links, attract investment, and unlock new opportunities for regional economic cooperation. 📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM (PKT) 📍 PIDE Islamabad 💻 Join via Zoom using the details provided in the flyer. Be part of the conversation on advancing regional connectivity, trade, and investment for shared economic prosperity. psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE, @CARECInstitute #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thAGMPSDE2026 #CAREC #CPEC #RegionalConnectivity #TradeAndInvestment

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗖 & 𝗖𝗣𝗘𝗖 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Joining the session as a panellist is 𝗠𝗿. 𝗬𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘆𝘂𝗮𝗻, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of People's Republic of China, Islamabad (@CathayPak) The discussion will explore how regional connectivity initiatives, including CAREC and CPEC, can strengthen trade links, attract investment, and unlock new opportunities for regional economic cooperation. 📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🕚 11:00 AM (PKT) 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan 💻 Join via Zoom using the details provided in the flyer. Be part of the conversation on advancing regional connectivity, trade, and investment for shared economic prosperity. psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @CPECOfficials, @CARECInstitute #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thAGMPSDE2026 #CAREC #CPEC #RegionalConnectivity #TradeAndInvestment

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 Joining the discussion as a panellist is 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗵𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝘇 (@DrMadeehaRiaz), Professor of Economics and Director, CSF, PIDE. The session will explore lessons from newly industrialised economies and how Pakistan can strengthen its export capacity, improve industrial competitiveness, and pursue sustainable export led growth. 📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM (PKT) 📍 PIDE Sky Hall, Islamabad 💻 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615 Password: 988095 Be part of the conversation on learning from global experiences to unlock Pakistan’s export potential. psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thAGMPSDE2026 #ExportLedGrowth #InternationalTrade #EconomicDevelopment #PakistanEconomy

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳 Moderating this important discussion is 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗝𝗮𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶 (@mukarram_ansari), Member, FBR (@FBRSpokesperson) The session will examine how customs modernisation and tariff reforms can reduce barriers to trade, improve business competitiveness, and help Pakistan accelerate export growth. 📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 🕝 2:30 PM (PKT) 📍 PIDE Sky Hall, Islamabad 💻 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615 Password: 988095 Be part of the conversation on creating a more competitive trade environment and unlocking Pakistan’s export potential. psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thAGMPSDE2026 #TariffReforms #CustomsReforms #ExportGrowth #PakistanEconomy

𝗧𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 Moderating this important discussion is 𝗠𝗿. 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗯 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗮 (@tcheeeema), Chief (Admin & Finance), FBR (@FBRSpokesperson) The session will explore lessons from newly industrialised economies and examine how Pakistan can strengthen its export capacity, enhance industrial competitiveness, and accelerate progress towards sustainable, export-led growth. 📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM (PKT) 📍 PIDE Sky Hall, Islamabad 💻 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615 Password: 988095 Be part of the conversation on learning from global experiences and unlocking Pakistan’s export potential under Mission $100 Billion. 🌐 psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thPSDE2026 #39thPSDEConference2026 #39thPSDEIslamabad

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟭 | 𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 Join us for four parallel technical sessions exploring key drivers of Pakistan’s export-led growth, bringing together distinguished experts and researchers for insightful discussions and evidence-based policy perspectives. 🔹𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝐀 | AI, Agritech & Agricultural Exports Exploring how artificial intelligence, agricultural technology, and innovation can strengthen competitiveness and transform Pakistan’s agricultural exports. Chair: Dr Najeebullah Marwat (Member Science & Technology, M/o PD&SI) Discussant: Dr M. Jehangir Khan (@Mjehangirkhan10) (Associate Professor/Director ORIC, PIDE) 🔹 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝐁 | Politics, Governance & Institutions Examining how political dynamics, institutional quality, and governance shape Pakistan’s export trajectory and economic competitiveness. Chair: Dr Mumtaz Anwar Chaudhary (Professor of Economics, Punjab University) Discussant: Dr Shahzada M. Naeem Nawaz (@SMNaeemNawaz) (Professor of Economics/Director MPL, PIDE) 🔹 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝐂 | Sectoral Performance & Export Competitiveness Assessing sectoral growth, benchmarking economic performance, and identifying opportunities to enhance Pakistan’s comparative advantage in international markets. Chair: Dr Manzoor Ahmad (@drahmadmanzoor) (International Trade & Customs Facilitation Expert) Discussant: Dr Imtiaz Ahmad (Head of Policy for Trade, Investment & Industrial Cooperation, CoE-CPEC, PIDE) 🔹 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝐃 | SMEs, Clusters & Inclusive Innovation Discussing how small and medium enterprises, industrial clusters, and innovation can drive productivity, expand market access, and support inclusive export growth. Chair: Dr Syed Hasanat Shah (Executive Director, CoE-CPEC, PIDE) Discussant: Dr Nasim Faraz (Director General, Macro-Fiscal Policy Unit, Finance Division) 📅 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ⏰ 𝟎𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐏𝐊𝐓) 📍 𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄, 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 💻 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Zoom meeting details are available for each session. For more details: psde.pide.org.pk/ @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thPSDE2026 #39thPSDEConference2026 #39thPSDEIslamabad

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮 | 𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 Join us for four parallel technical sessions exploring emerging opportunities for Pakistan’s export-led growth, bringing together distinguished experts and researchers to discuss digital trade, maritime potential, human capital, tourism, and the creative economy. 🔹 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝐀 | ICT, AI & Digital Trade Reform Exploring how digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and customs reforms can facilitate trade, improve efficiency, and strengthen Pakistan’s competitiveness in global markets. Chair: Dr. Sohail Munir (Chairperson, Pakistan Digital Authority) Discussant: Dr Zahid Asghar (@zahedasghar) (Member (Economic Analysis), Pakistan Bureau of Statistics) 🔹 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝐁 | Maritime Trade & Ocean Governance Examining how maritime trade, coastal development, and effective ocean governance can unlock Pakistan’s blue economy and expand its trade potential. Chair: Dr Waqas Anwar (Member (Infrastructure & Regional Connectivity), Planning Commission) Discussant: Dr Amjad Masood (Chief of Research/Director CTLI, PIDE) 🔹 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝐂 | Skills, Labour Mobility & Human Capital Exports Discussing how skills development, international labour mobility, and human capital can strengthen Pakistan’s global workforce presence and expand the export of professional services. Chair: Dr Ather Maqsood (Professor of Economics, NUST) Discussant: Dr Junaid Ahmad (Chief of Research, PIDE) 🔹𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝐃 | Tourism & the Creative Economy Exploring how tourism, cultural industries, and creative platforms, from Pakistan’s coastlines to Coke Studio, can generate economic opportunities, create livelihoods, and emerge as new frontiers for exports. Chair: Ms Amena Aly Kamaal (Member (Development Communications), M/o PD&SI) Discussant: Dr. Fahd Zulfiqar (@zulfiqarfahd) (Assistant Professor/Director CSBA, PIDE) 📅 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ⏰ 𝟎𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 (𝐏𝐊𝐓) 📍 𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄, 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 💻𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Zoom meeting details are available for each session. For more details: psde.pide.org.pk/ @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thPSDE2026 #39thPSDEConference2026 #39thPSDEIslamabad

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳 The panel discussion will be chaired by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗜𝗺𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘇 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝐚𝗱, Chief Economist, Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (@PlanComPakistan) The discussion will explore how customs modernisation and tariff reforms can reduce trade barriers, strengthen business competitiveness, and accelerate Pakistan’s journey towards $100 billion in exports. 📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 🕝 2:30 PM (PKT) 📍 PIDE Sky Hall, Islamabad 💻 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615 Password: 988095 🔗 psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thPSDE2026 #39thPSDEConference2026 #39thPSDEIslamabad

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗜𝗾𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 In his role as discussant, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗾 (@ShujaatSohal), Professor of Economics and Dean Research at PIDE, will contribute to the conversation on “𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀,” exploring pathways to strengthen agricultural financing, improve market access, and unlock Pakistan’s agricultural export potential. 📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🕧 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 (𝗣𝗞𝗧) 📍 𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗦𝗸𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 💻 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615 Password: 988095 Be part of this important conversation on connecting Pakistan’s agriculture sector with finance, markets, and global export opportunities. psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @hecpkofficial #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thAGMPSDE2026 #Agriculture #AgriculturalExports #PakistanEconomy

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳 Joining the discussion as a panellist is 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮, CEO, Tecno Pak Telecom (Pvt) Ltd. The session will examine how customs modernisation and tariff reforms can reduce barriers to trade, improve business competitiveness, and help Pakistan accelerate export growth. 📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 🕝 2:30 PM (PKT) 📍 PIDE Sky Hall, Islamabad 💻 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615 Password: 988095 Be part of the conversation on creating a more competitive trade environment and unlocking Pakistan’s export potential. psde.pide.org.pk @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PakistanADB, @hecpkofficial, @QAU_Official #Mission100Billion #PIDEconference #PSDEconference #39thAGMPSDE2026 #TariffReforms #CustomsReforms #ExportGrowth #PakistanEconomy

𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗚𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 Joining the session as a panelist is 𝗦𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗵 (@Asad_Ashah) (Governance & Economic Reform Specialist). The discussion will examine what can Pakistan learn from economies that successfully transformed their industries, strengthened competitiveness and expanded their presence in global markets? 📅 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🕚 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 (𝐏𝐊𝐓) 📍 𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐒𝐤𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 💻 Join via Zoom using the details provided in the flyer. Join the conversation on building a stronger, more competitive and export-oriented Pakistan. @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PSDE_PIDE #Mission100Billion #PSDEconference #PIDEconference #39thPSDE2026 #PakistanExports #PakistanEconomy