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Islamabad, February 26, 2025(Kamran Raja):The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) inaugurated the 5th RASTA Conference, reaffirming its commitment to evidence-based policymaking, economic innovation, and research-driven reforms. As Pakistan’s largest economic and public policy research grant initiative, RASTA has grown into a dynamic platform for intellectual discourse, collaboration, and actionable policy solutions. The conference brought together renowned academics, policymakers, and development experts, fostering an open exchange of ideas on Pakistan’s economic future. Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, the chief guest, delivered a compelling keynote address, likening Pakistan’s economic journey to an athlet...

Islamabad Leads as Pakistan's First Education RankingsReveal Stark Regional Disparities A groundbreaking report, the District Education Performance Index (DEPIx) 2020-23, developed by the Planning Commission, reveals striking disparities in education performance across Pakistan’s provinces and districts. This first-of-its-kind tool measures district-level education performance, focusing on key outcomes such as access, learning, equity, governance, and inputs such as infrastructure and public financing. Covering 134 districts, including Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and all districts in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, and Sindh, DEPIx classifies districts into four categories: Very High, High, Medium, and Low. The report primarily covers the period from 2020-23. Paki...

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5th RASTA Conference: A Convergence of Policy, Research, and Economic Transformation

District Education Performance Index (DEPIx) 2020-23, developed by the Planning Commission