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GLOBAL POLICIES AND FOREIGN RELATIONS

1. Presence of NATO Forces in Afghanistan: Implication for Pakistan2. 50 Years of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: An Appraisal3. Pakistan’s Kashmir Policy: Prospects for a Paradigm Shift4. Evolving Geo-Political Global Environment and Pakistan5. Pakistan’s Relations with the West After 9/116. Pakistan’s Relations with India: Problems and Prospects7. US-Pakistan Relations: Looking Beyond The War Against Terror8. Dynamics of Indo-Pak Nuclear Deterrence9. India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Pakistan’s Security10. Reshaping the Foreign Policy of Pakistan11. US Doctrine of Pre-emption and Unilateralism: Implications for Pakistan12. International Terrorism and Religious Extremism: Implications for the States of South

and South East Asia13. The US-Pakistan Alliance – Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan14. Indo-Israeli Nexus: Implications for Pakistan15. The Future of US-Iranian Relations and Its Likely Impact on Pakistan16. China as an Emerging Power17. Prospects of Pakistan’s Relations with Israel18. Pakistan’s Image Problem19. Expansion of the European Union: Implications for Pakistan20. US Counter Terrorist Strategy: Breeding or Eradicating Terrorism 21. US presence in Central Asia – Impact on Regional Security22. Pakistan’s Relations with China23. SAARC – Problems and Prospects24. SAARC vs. The European Union: Lessons to be Learned25. The Future of the Freedom Struggle in Kashmir

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26. Pakistan’s Relations with the Muslim Block: Need for Paradigm Shift27. Pakistan’s Security and the Kashmir Issue: Reassessing Policy Options28. Prospects for Peace and Stability in Afghanistan29. Pakistan’s Policy Towards Afghanistan: Recommended Options30. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Kashmir Liberation Movement31. Recent Developments in Indo-Pak Relations – A Step Towards the Solution of Kashmir

Issue?32. International Wars: Private Profit of the Military Equipment Manufacturers,

Technological Enterprises, Oil Companies, Transporters, and Security Providers33. Baglihar Dam: Issues and Problems 34. Kishnganga River Diversion Project – Impact on Pakistan35. Unity in the Islamic World – Reality or a Pipe Dream36. Greater Middle East: Implications for Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah37. Possible Measure to Make the United Nations Relevant38. Arabs VS Israel: New Emerging Scenario39. The World as a Village: Learning to Live Together40. South Asian Free Trade Agreement During the Next 20 years41. Pakistan’s Relations with the United States – An Unequal Partnership42. ECO and Pakistan43. Palestine – History and Prospects of Existence as an Independent State44. Pakistan’s decision of joining the US War against Terrorism and its Implications45. Kashmir Issue: the Role of UN and International Community46. Pakistan’s Geo-economic Interests in Central Asia47. Constitutional Development in Afghanistan48. Nuclear Issue in Iran and its Impact49. Pakistan-India Relations – Lack of Trust50. SAARC – Leading Nowhere51. The Coming Global Oil Crisis52. The Invasion, Occupation and Future of Iraq53. US Pakistan Relations: Terrorism, Democracy and Possible Economic Opportunities54. Gwadar: Pakistan’s Goals and Strategic Implication for Iran, China and USA55. The Genesis of Jihad in International Politics56. Pakistan’s Role in War against Terrorism – Its Impact on Economic Growth57. Fall of the Ottoman Empire: Causes and Effects58. 9/11 Commission Report: Implications for Pakistan59. Identity Crisis: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Policy60. Alternate Dispute Resolution System – Pakistan Experience 61. Defence Policy of Pakistan 62. Internal and External Threats to the Security of Pakistan, Policy of Enlightened

Moderation and its Implications for Pakistan and its Security63. The Durand Line as a Border: Its history, its Reinforcement by Fencing, and the Socio-

political Consequences thereof 64. The Challenge of National Identity in Pakistan: From Muslim Nationalism to Pakistani

Nationalism65. Pakistan’s Role in the Global ‘War on Terrorism’ and International Response: Policy

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66. US Policy in Iraq: Implications of Continuance or Withdrawal 67. Is the UN another League of Nations? The Cause for its Failure, Options for

Improvement and Fulfillment of its Charter Obligations 68. The Muslim Ummah Today: Is it a Victim of Western Prejudice or the Cause of it?69. Track-II Diplomacy: Part of the Problem or Solution? 70. Expansion of China: Access to Gwadar & Myanmar - Implications for Pakistan 71. Sharing of Water Resources: Regional, National and Provincial Expectations 72. China’s Plans to Access South Asia’s Oceans: Its impact on Pakistan’s Strategic Options 73. Pakistan’s Relations with Russia, in the Context of Wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya74. Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Programme: Its Implications for Regional Neighbours and

International Stakeholders75. Global War on Terror and its Impact on National Harmony76. Kashmir Dispute and an Assessment and Evaluation of the Current Formulas for its

Resolution 77. Media, Political Stability, and National Security: Learning from the Media Experience in

India and Sri Lanka78. China as a Strategic Partner or an Emerging Economic Threat to Pakistan79. US Counter - Terrorism Strategy: Impact on Pakistan’s Internal and External Dynamics

and Policy Choices80. Pakistani Diaspora and the Image of Pakistan Abroad81. China as an Emerging Power and its Relations with Pakistan82. Pakistan’s Image Problem 83. Indo-US Agreement 123: Challenges for Pakistan’s Diplomacy84. Iranian Quest for Nuclear Capability and Implications for Pakistan85. Should Pakistan Recognize Israel? Options and Implications86. Is UN another League of Nations? What Reforms can make it Successful?87. Pak-US Relations: Costs and Benefits of an Unequal Partnership88. Think Tanks in the West: Their Role in Policy-making and Impact on Pakistan89. Pakistan’s Decision of Joining the US ‘War on Terrorism’: Its Cost and Benefits90. US, NATO, and the ‘War on Terrorism’: The Region’s New Security Landscape91. US Doctrine of Pre-emption and Unilateralism: Implications for Pakistan92. US-Pakistan Relations: Looking Beyond The War on Terror93. India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Pakistan’s Security94. Indo-US Strategic Relations: Implications for Pakistan95. Pakistan’s Policy towards Russia 96. Pakistan’s Decision of Joining the US War against Terrorism and its Implications97. The Relationship between Pakistan and China98. US Counter-terrorism Strategy: Problems and Prospects for Success in the Region99. Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Programme: Its Implications for Regional Neighbours and

International Stakeholders100. Indo-US Agreement 123: Challenges for Pakistan’s Diplomacy101. Is the UN another League of Nations?: Shortcomings, Options for Improvement, and the

Way of the Future102. America’s War on Terrorism in Afghanistan: Genesis, Escalation and its Implications for

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103. From Most Allied to Most Sanctioned to Major Non-NATO Ally: A Critical Review of the Evolution of US Foreign Policy towards Pakistan

104. Track-II Diplomacy and the Prospects for the Resolution of Kashmir Dispute105. The Muslim Ummah Today: Is it a Victim of Western Prejudice or the Cause of it?106. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): Its Role, Relevance and Importance for

Pakistan107. Pakistan and Afghanistan: Are they Conjoined Twins in International Politics?108. The Concept of ‘Homeland Security’ : Can the US Model be adopted in Pakistan?109. Pakistan-Iran Relations post-9/11: Problems and Prospects for the Future110. Pakistan-India Relations in the Context of Water Issues: Options for Pakistan111. Pakistan-India Peace Process: Myth or Reality?112. Sino-India Relations: Implications for Pakistan113. Pakistan, India, and the Afghan Crisis: Is there a Way Forward?114. Ethnic Unrest in Western China and its Implications for the Future of Pakistan - China

Friendship115. Diplomacy as a Tool for Trade Development: Role of Foreign Missions of Pakistan116. Pakistan and Post-Taliban Afghanistan: The Karzai Factor117. Pakistan’s ‘Look East’ Policy: How Important is ASEAN and What Needs to be Done

About It?118. Pakistan’s Relations with the United States: An Appraisal of Economic Assistance to

Pakistan since 9/11119. Impact of Human Rights Violations on Pakistan’s Image Abroad120. From Political Diplomacy to Trade Diplomacy: Redefining the Role of Foreign Missions

of Pakistan121. Constitutional and Political Implications of the 18th & 19th Amendments122. Impact of Religiosity on Voting Behavior in Pakistan during the last three General

Elections123. Gwadar: Pakistan’s Goals and Strategic Implications for Iran124. Effect of Sino-India Relationship on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy125. Interfaith Wars in South Asia: Scenarios and Response126. Indo-Pakistan Dialogue Process on Kashmir, 2000-2008: An Analysis127. Iran’s Alleged Nuclear Weapons Program and its Implications for the Region128. Emerging Spectrum of UN Peace Keeping and Role of Pakistan129. Transnational Organized Crime Networks in Pakistan’s Neighbourhood: Genesis,

Sprawl, Implications130. Pakistan-Iran Relations after the Iranian Revolution131. Expansion of Pakistan’s Economic Relations with SAARC Countries132. US as a Factor in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations133. India’s Attempt for a Permanent United Nation Security Council Seat: Implications for

Pakistan and its other Neighbours134. Cross- border relations: A case study of Xingiang- Gilgit Baltistan135. Emerging Spectrum of UN Peace keeping and role of Pakistan136. Violations of Indus Waters Treaty: Implications for Pakistan137. The Future of US-Iranian Relations and its Likely Impact on Pakistan138. Indus Water Treaty needs to be Revisited to avoid a Future Water War between India and

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Pakistan139. SAARC Vs. The European Union: Lessons to be Learned for Pakistan140. Indo-US Relations since 9/11 and its Impact on Pakistan141. Internal Wars and Deterrence Nexus: A Comparative Study of Russia, China and

Pakistan142. Pak-China FTA and its Impact on Pakistan’s SME Sector143. National Security of Pakistan Today: Strategic Challenges and Policy Reforms144. Opening of Pakistan India Trade: Prospects and Fears145. US-Pakistan Trade Relations: Problems and Prospects 146. Arab Spring and its Implications for Muslim World147. Pakistani Diaspora and the Image of Pakistan Abroad148. Pakistan and the Commonwealth: An Appraisal of Economic Gains and Missed

Opportunities149. Access of Gwadar to China: International Response and Implications for Pakistan150. Future of European Union and its Implications for Pakistan151. Pakistan–Iran Security Irritants: A Critical Analysis and Policy Recommendations152. Iran’s Nuclear Program: The US Response and Policy Options for Pakistan153. Prospects of Territorial & Water Disputes Resolution in the Context of Current Indo-

Pakistan Relations154. Fencing Pakistan’s Western Borders: Viability and Implications155. Indian and foreign intervention in Balochistan: can a new Bangladesh be in the making?

How can the sliding situation be prevented?156. Can Pak-China Trade Corridor bring about a big economic political, social and cultural

metamorphosis?157. Indo Pak Free Trade: Would Pakistan gain or loose. Should Pakistan go for it at all given

the precarious situation at LoC?158. Pakistan – Afghanistan Economic Relations after 2014159. Pak-China Relationship: An Unequal Partnership?160. Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: Challenges and Prospects161. Prospects and Challenges for Pakistan to join ASEAN as Full Member162. Pakistan – Russia Relations in the Changing Paradigm: Options and Future Challenges163. Recognition of Israel? Real time implications and threats.164. Indian and Foreign Interventions in Balochistan: Myth or Reality and Policy Options165. US- Pak Changing Alliances – Challenges & Opportunities for Pakistan166. Need to Revisit Pak-Afghan Relations: An In-depth Analysis.167. Public and Private Health Care in Pakistan: a Critical Comparative Appraisal168. Critical Study of the Examples of Successful Regionalism to Improve Indo-Pakistan

Relations169. India’s Security Council Membership: Prospects and Implication for Pakistan170. Has U.S. Policy Actually Spread Terrorism Rather than Contain it? Will it Get Better or

Worse? Why and How?171. A Critical Appraisal of FTAs with China and Malaysia172. Rise and Profile of BJP and Narendra Modi Government in India: Impact on Pak-India

Relations and Policy Option for Pakistan173. US-India Strategic Partnership: Implications and Recommendations for Pakistan

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174. To what Extent have Western Politics and Ideals Influenced China?

ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Defence Expenditure and Economic Growth: Towards a Balanced 2. Strategy Energy Security Challenges of Pakistan and Response Strategies3. IT Education in Pakistan – Problems and Prospects4. Communication Infrastructure Development in Pakistan5. China as an Economic Development Role Model: Lessons for Pakistan6. Gas Pipeline from CARs or Iran to India: A Cost-Benefits Analysis and Policy Options for

Pakistan7. Water Management Strategy for Pakistan8. Improving Irrigated Agriculture: Recommended Options9. Water as a Resource for Progress and Development of Pakistan10. Conversion of Power Projects from Furnace Oil to Gas: Recommended Strategy11. Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) – A Critical Appraisal12. Economic and Environmental Impact of Coal-based Power Generation in Pakistan13. Role of IFIs in Pakistan’s Economic Policy Formulation14. Government’s Policy of Economic Revival: A Critical Analysis15. Role of Pakistani Expatriates in the Economic Development of the Country16. Prospects of Future Industrial Policy of Pakistan17. Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Pakistan: Fact or Fiction18. Indus Waters Treaty – 1960: A Critical Appraisal19. Prospects for E-Commerce in Pakistan20. Human Resource Development as a National Strategy21. Dynamics of the Underground Economy in Pakistan22. How to Compete in Today’s Knowledge-based Global Economy23. Privatization and the Performance of the Privatized Industrial Sector24. Gwadar Port – A Promising Future25. Strategy to Maximize Productive Employment26. Water Storage, Management, and Distribution in Pakistan27. Expansion of Pakistan’s Economic Relations with Neighboring States28. Role and Functions of the Regulatory Authorities in Pakistan29. Role of MNCs in the Economic Development of Pakistan30. Role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan’s Development31. Agricultural Potential of Pakistan32. Equitable Distribution of Wealth and National Security33. Countering Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism: Prospects and Challenges34. Role of Transport Sector in Economic Development – Present Status and Suggested

Remedies35. Expanding the Resource Base in Pakistan36. Education System in Pakistan: Future Challenges37. Corruption: An Impediment to Rapid Economic Development38. Pakistan’s Population as an Element of National Power

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39. Privatizing of PTCL: Cost-Benefits Analysis40. The Investment Challenge for Pakistan41. NFC Award: A Bone of Contention or a Recipe for National Cohesion42. Rural Women and Economic Activity in Pakistan43. Pakistan’s Economy: Critical Issues44. WTO and Pakistan: Compliance and Constraints45. Trade Diplomacy and Strategy for Export Growth46. Balochistan – Development Constraints47. Politics of Poverty, A Threat to Security: A Pakistani Perspective48. Primary Education in Pakistan49. Financial Management in Public Sector50. Privatization of KESC: Opportunities and Threats51. Development of Non-traditional Sources of Energy in Pakistan52. Power Requirements of Pakistan During the Next 20 Years53. Rural Electrification: Solutions within the Resource Constraints54. Hydroelectric Power Development within the Resource Constraints55. Un-employment as an Indicator of Economic Backwardness56. Indigenization of Automotive Sector in Pakistan: Myth or Reality57. Reforms in the Indirect Tax Regime58. Smuggling: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Economy59. A Brief History of Direct Taxes in India and Pakistan60. Problems of Direct Taxation in Pakistan61. The Future of Islamic Banking in Pakistan62. Public Finance in Pakistan – Structural Issues and Reforms63. Provincial Taxation – Issues and Reforms64. Enforcement Issues: A Futuristic View of the Role of Pakistan Customs65. Deforestation in Pakistan66. Scope for Change of Tax on Business Activities of Tribal Areas67. Implications of Market Economy in Pakistan68. Introduction of Mid-Term Budget Framework in the Federal Budget: A Critical Appraisal69. A Critical Analysis of Stages of Preparation of the Federal Budget in Pakistan70. Role of Health Care in Poverty Reduction in Pakistan71. Trade Diplomacy: How to Harness its Potential for Pakistan72. Review of Government’s Policy for early short-term Employment of Fresh Engineering

Graduates and Role of Engineering Council73. Role of Engineering Development Board and Prospects for Development of Engineering

Industry including Tariff and Trade matters74. Protection to Local Engineering Industry against Imports of Engineering Goods resulting

in Enhancement and Strengthening Engineering Base in Pakistan75. Renewable Energies – Prospects in Pakistan76. Tax to GDP Ratio in Pakistan – Strategy for Improvement77. Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan78. The Investment Climate in Pakistan79. Dynamics of Pakistan’s Economy80. Pakistan’s Economy in Perspective81. Customs Valuation System in Pakistan: Shifting from BDV System to GATT Code of

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Valuation82. The Role of Zakat in Poverty Reduction83. WTO – Implications for Pakistan84. Mineral Potential of Offshore and Coastal Areas of Pakistan85. Industrialization in NWFP: Prospects and Implementation86. Mineral Resources of Balochistan – An Appraisal87. NFC Award from Balochistan’s Perspective88. Issues in Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan 89. Universal Self Assessment Scheme – An Appraisal90. Tax Administration Reform – An Appraisal91. Labour Migration92. Are we Fulfilling Food and Nutrition Demands of the Nation?93. Agricultural Potential of Balochistan94. Urban Transport Planning with Special Reference to Karachi and Lahore95. Globalization – Its Socio-economic Impact on Pakistan 96. Pakistan’s Trade Relations with Western Neighbouring Countries97. Import of Gas through Pipeline: Challenges and Prospects98. Medium Term Development Framework: Perspective and Prospects99. Use of Alternative Energy for Diesel-Electric Transition on Pakistan Railways100. The Role of Zakat System in the Process of Poverty Alleviation101. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan – Comparison of Regional Investment

Regimes102. Cluster Development as a Means of Strengthening SMEs103. NTBs and their Impact on Pakistan’s Export Performance104. Transport Policy of Pakistan105. ISO – 9000, its Applicability to Public Sector106. Privatization: Options for Pakistan Railways107. Microfinance as a Poverty Alleviation Tool for Women108. Food Security in Pakistan109. Housing Problem in Pakistan – Appraisal and Options110. Economic Development in Pakistan 111. Livestock – Its Importance and Contribution to Agriculture112. Menace of Water Logging and Salinity113. Role of Seed Industry in Agriculture Development in Pakistan114. Role of Cotton Crop in Pakistan Economy115. Role of Horticultural Crops and its Export Potential116. Public Accounts Committee: Role, Functions and Limitations117. Role of Woman in National Development121. NFC Award: Perceptions of Smaller Provinces and Policy Options122. Comparative Analysis of Direct and Indirect Taxation Structure in Pakistan and Indonesia 123. Malaysia as an Economic Development Role Model: Lessons for Pakistan 124. Public Goods Transportation: A Comparative Study of the Indian and Pakistani Experience 125. Stock Exchange – Speculation and its Impact on Small Investors 126. Economic Statecraft – Need of the Day 127. Trade with India 128. Solar Energy: Problems and Prospects in Pakistan

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129. Comparative Study of Reforms in State Bank of Pakistan and Reserve Bank of India 130. Pakistan’s Industry: How to Compete in a Globalizing World? 131. Ecological Stability: Afforestation and Deforestation Practices in Pakistan 132. Future Role of Agriculture Sector in the National Economy of Pakistan Facing the New

Challenges of Efficiency and Competitiveness posed by the New Era of Globalization133. Strategies to Reduce Trade Deficit in the Short and Long Run 134. A Critical Analysis of Monetary Policy for Growth and Development in Pakistan 135. Bottlenecks and Possible Solutions for Expanding Pakistan’s Trade with Neighbouring

Countries 136. Failure of Co-operative System in Pakistan: Can it be Revived? 137. Comparative Study of Privatization Policy in different periods in Pakistan and a

Recommended Privatization Strategy 138. Enhancing Economic Growth through Higher Labour Productivity in Pakistan 139. Hybrid Seed, Technical Progress and Agriculture Output in Pakistan 140. Cluster Development as a means of Strengthening SMEs141. Foreign Financial Assistance for Higher Education and its Implications 142. An analysis of Interest Free Banking – Implications for Financial System in Pakistan143. Energy Gap in Pakistan: Its Impact on Trade Competitiveness and Current Account Deficit144. R&D and Innovation of Pakistan’s Industrial and Agricultural Sectors: Is India a good

example to follow?145. Livestock and Poverty Reduction Strategy: Lessons to be learnt from Poverty Reduction

Programmes of India 146. Science & Technology: A Low Priority Area in Pakistan; Is it a Futuristic Solution in the

light of Global Experience 147. Economic Growth and Role of Direct Taxes in Pakistan: Lessons to be Learnt from Similar

Economies148. Population Growth in Pakistan and its Negative/Positive Implications for Poverty

Reduction and Economic Development149. Analysis of Public-Private Partnership in Health, Education, Agriculture, Livestock and

other Sectors of National Economy – A Case Study of Pakistan150. Agriculture and Livestock – Evaluation of Problems and Inconsistent Policies in Pakistan

with a Comparison to Chinese Experience: Can Agriculture and Livestock provide a Base for National Economy to Take Off?

151. Prospects of Knowledge-based Economy – Lessons to be Learned from Indian and other Relevant Experiences to Adopt Short, Medium and Long Term Measures

152. Environment and Energy Needs: Is Sustainable Growth possible in Pakistan?: Comparison with Countries facing Similar Circumstances

153. Value Added Tax (VAT) in Pakistan: What Lessons can be Learned from other Similar Economies

154. Foreign Economic Aid: Pakistan’s Debt Management Experience, Options and Recommended Strategies

155. The Need for Social Security Nets and Policy Options in the light of Demographic Pressure Resource Constrains

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156. Rural – Urban Migration in Pakistan: A Cost-benefit Analysis in Comparison with the Indian Experience

157. Role of Middle Class in Socio – Economic Development in Pakistan 158. Free Trade Zones and Economic Development: Benchmarking and Policy Action Plans for

Pakistan in the light of Sri Lankan Experience 159. WTO Implications in Terms of TRIPs, TRIMs, and Agriculture: Policy Options for

Pakistan160. Industrial Diversification in Pakistan: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects161. Live Stock Industry in Pakistan: Present Status and Future Prospects, Learning from East

Punjab and Gujrat162. Population Growth: Its Implications for Economic Development in Pakistan163. Universal Self-Assessment Scheme: An Analysis and Comparison with Regional Practices164. Direct Taxation in Pakistan: A Plan for Growth, 2010-2020165. Public – Private Partnership in Pakistan: An Analysis and Comparison with Global Best

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166. Regional Alliances and Economic Development: A Comparison between SAARC and ASEAN, and the Future of SAARC with Implications for Pakistan

167. The Role of NGOs in Socio-Economic Development in Pakistan168. Pakistan’s Potential for Export-led Growth: Lessons Learned from ASEAN169. Population Growth in Pakistan and its Negative/Positive Implications for Poverty

Reduction and Economic Development170. Social Sector Development in Pakistan171. A Big Leap in Islamic Mortgages in the West172. Privatization of KESC: Opportunities and Threats173. Importance of Human Resource in National Development in Pakistan174. HRD in Textile Sector in Pakistan175. Ecological Stability: Afforestation and Deforestation Practices in Pakistan 176. Smuggling: Its Magnitude and Impact on Pakistan’s Economy177. Kalabagh Dam: Political, Economic or Regional Issue?178. Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs): A Critical Appraisal179. Insurance Business in Pakistan – Perspectives and Prospects, Life, General, and Group

Insurance180. Implementation of National Tourism Policy – Problems and Solutions181. Role of Engineering Development Board and Prospects for Development of Engineering

Industry including Tariff and Trade Matters182. Health Tourism in Pakistan: A Comparison with Regional Experience183. The Rising Cost of Transportation and its Impact on the Economy of Pakistan-Suggested

Way Forward184. Pakistan and Anti-dumping Laws: Application and Consequences185. A Critical Analysis of the Transport Sector in Pakistan and the Need for Formulating an

Implementable National Transport Policy186. Gawadar Port and its Connectivity to Hinterland: Challenges for the Future187. Mineral Policy of Pakistan: Management, Supply and Pricing Mechanism188. Global Warming, and its Impact on Pakistan’s Agriculture189. Micro Finance as a Poverty Alleviation Tool for Women

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190. Privatization and Disinvestment: Issues in Pakistan191. Livestock Development: A Comparison of Pakistan’s Experience with the Indian

Experience192. Transport Policy of Pakistan – Is There a Need for One?193. Technology Foresight for Pakistan194. Regional Transportation Linkages of Pakistan – Future Prospects for Trade195. Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan – Perspective of the Provinces and Policy Options196. Wheat Pricing, Procurement and Storage – Implications for Food Security197. Agricultural Development: Farm Technology and Marketing198. WTO Agreement on Agriculture: Implication for Pakistan199. Doha Development Agenda: Implications for Pakistan200. Managing Inflation and Growth in Pakistan201. Foreign Assistance / Aid – Does it Help to Achieve Economic Sustainability?202. Financial Grievances of NWFP, Sindh and Balochistan: A Strategy for Sustainable

Resolution203. Mass Transit System for Karachi: Future Prospects204. Linkages Between Government Spending, Growth and Poverty in Rural Pakistan205. Foreign Debt: How can Pakistan Eliminate, Manage or Reduce it?206. The ‘Curse’ of Cotton: Central Asia’s Destructive Monoculture207. Trade in Horticulture in Pakistan: Potential and Challenges208. Poverty and Recent Government Public Welfare Initiatives in Pakistan: A Cost-Benefit

Analysis209. Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the current Energy Crisis210. Poverty Alleviation: An Evaluation of Policy on Microfinance in Pakistan211. The State of Technical and Vocational Training for Employment Generation in Pakistan: A

Critical Appraisal212. Reducing the Cost of doing Business in Pakistan: Investment in the Transport

Infrastructure213. A Critical Evaluation of State Bank’s Policy for Managing Foreign Exchange Reserves of

Pakistan214. Stimulating Savings and Investment for Growth in Pakistan: Learning from the Chinese

Experience215. A Critical Assessment of the ‘Rental Power Initiatives’ of the Government of Pakistan:

The Cost of Bridging the Energy Gap216. Implementation Strategy of Value Added Tax in Pakistan217. Swat Operation, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and the Response of International

Community218. Financial Bankruptcy of Pakistan Railways and PIA: Causes, Remedies and Future

Directions219. Pakistan’s Tryst with Big Dams: Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward220. Critical Analysis of Fiscal Policy from 2002 to 2009221. Importance and Development of Port and Shipping Sector for Facilitating Trade in

Pakistan: Does Gawadar Port have a Future?222. Can Pakistan Learn from Indian Cooperative Farming?223. Division of British Punjab and its Impact on Agriculture in Pakistan: The Case of Head

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224. Pursuing Public-Private-Partnership (PPP): Model for Development of Infrastructure225. A Critical Appraisal of PPRA Rules: Should Pakistan join WTO on Government

Procurement Agreement?226. Role of Pakistani Expatriates in Economic Development of the Country227. Critical Appraisal of Oil Pricing in Pakistan228. Mass Urban Transportation System for Islamabad/ Rawalpindi: Need and Future Prospects229. Does Policy of Corporate Farming Address Labour Absorption in Rural Areas?230. Decline in Growth of Domestic Manufacturing Sector in Pakistan231. Up-scaling of Microfinance for Micro and Small Enterprises: A Comparative Study of

Pakistan, Indonesia and Bangladesh232. Role of Remittances in Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan233. Impact of ‘War on Terror’ on Tourism Industry in Pakistan234. Collapse of Film Industry and its Impact on Economic Development in Pakistan235. Child Trafficking in Pakistan: An Analysis of Social and Economic Aspects236. Impact of Pak – China FTA on Pakistan’s Domestic Manufacturing Sector237. Can We Manage Power Crisis?: A Comparison of Public/Private Generation in Pakistan238. Organic Farming in Pakistan: Challenges and Potential239. Export Development: Supply Chain Management Issues in Pakistan240. Pakistan’s Potential as a Transit Trade Corridor for Facilitating Trade in the Region: Can

the Infrastructure and Trade Institutions Support the Growth of Potential Transit Trade?241. Liberalizing Service Sector: Impact on Domestic Service Providers in Pakistan242. Strategy for Developing Knowledge Economy to Pursue Export-led Growth Model243. Water Distribution Problems between the Punjab and Sindh: Causes and Remedies244. Industrial Policy Formulation in Pakistan: An Evaluation of its Outcomes in the

Engineering Sector245. Government’s Policy of Economic Revival: Is Privatization a Way Out?246. Underground Economy of Pakistan: Do we Need to Curb it or Regularize it?247. Population Growth and its Implications for Unemployment and Poverty in Pakistan248. Universal Self Assessment Scheme: Has it helped or hurt Tax Collection in Pakistan?249. Pakistan’s Quest for Enhanced Market Access and its Implications on our Export Profile250. Child Welfare and Child Labour in Pakistan: Implications on External Trade251. China as an Economic Development Role Model: Lessons for Industrial Development in

Pakistan252. Withholding Taxes in Pakistan and their Impact on National Economy253. The Impact of Pakistan’s Preferential and Free Trade Agreements on the Economy, with

special focus on China254. Pakistan’s Debt Management Experience: Options and Recommended Strategies255. Energy Crisis and its Impact on Industrial Development in Pakistan: The Case of

Faisalabad256. Tax to GDP Ratio in Pakistan: Problems and Prospects for Improvement257. Livestock and Poverty Reduction Strategy: Lessons to be learned from India and China258. Role of NGOs in Health Sector in National Development of Pakistan259. Relationship between Labour Welfare and Labour Productivity in Pakistan’s Textile Sector260. Software Development for Export: A Critical Appraisal of Policies and Implementation

Strategies261. Government’s Policy of Economic Revival: A Critical Analysis and Way Forward

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262. Public Finance in Pakistan: Structural Issues and Reforms263. Human Development Issues of Pakistan in the Light of the latest HDI264. Financial Mismanagement in Public Sector: Need for Structural Reform265. Intellectual Property Rights: Implications for Development of Local Pharmaceutical Sector

in Pakistan266. Human Resource Development in Service Sector in Pakistan: An Appraisal267. Role of Multi-national Corporations in Pharmaceutical Sector: A Comparative Study of

Pakistan and India268. Role of IFIs in Pakistan’s Economic Policy Formulation: The Case of IMF269. Enhancing Pakistan’s Trade Diplomacy: Lessons from the ASEAN270. Un-even Economic Growth in Pakistan: Critical Analysis and Way Forward271. Pakistan’s Geo-economic Interests in Central Asia272. Role of Regional Trade in Future Economic Growth, with Special Reference to SAFTA273. Human Development: A National Strategy for Economic Growth in Pakistan274. Structures for Food Security in Pakistan: Constraints and Potential275. Expanding the Resource Base in Pakistan: The Case of RGST276. Import Rationalization: Implications on Export-led Growth277. Public-Private Partnership in Infrastructure Development: A Comparative Study of

Pakistan and India278. Competing in Knowledge-based Global Economy: The Case of Pakistan’s Labour Force279. The role of Service Sector in Economic Growth and its sustainability280. SMEs and Clusters development in Pakistan281. Population Growth: Its Implications for Socio-economic Development in Pakistan282. Water as a Resource for Progress and Development of Pakistan283. Aid vs. Trade: A Critical Analysis of Pakistan’s Needs in terms of Aid and Trade284. Planning Commission of Pakistan in the Changing Paradigm of Development285. Carbon Credit Opportunities for Pakistan: Targeting 5% of the Global Market286. The International Halal Food Industry: Scope for Exports from Pakistan287. Introduction of Mid-Term Development Framework in the Federal Budget: A Critical

Appraisal288. Critical Analysis of Agriculture Sector in Pakistan, its Contribution to the Growth of GDP

and the Way Forward289. Developing Strategies and Mechanisms for achieving MDG’s beyond the Deadlines290. From Economic Nationalism to Globalization: Lessons for Policymakers in Pakistan291. An Analysis of Poverty Reduction Strategies and Recommendations for Pakistan292. Trade Diplomacy and Strategy for Exports Growth of Pakistan293. Enhancing Domestic Commerce in Pakistan: Constraints and Strategies294. Service Delivery in the Agricultural Sector: An Appraisal295. Human Development Issues of Pakistan in the light of Latest HDI 296. Sharing of Water Resources: Regional, National and Provincial Expectations297. Trade-led Economic Growth in Pakistan: Myth or Reality?298. Demographics and Economic Growth: Challenges and Opportunities 299. Agricultural Development: Farm/ Precision Technology and Marketing300. Brain Drain from Pakistan Impedes Development of Knowledge Economy – Causes,

Consequences and Policy Prescriptions301. An Analysis of Pakistan’s Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act, 2005, and

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Proposals for Improvement in Governance302. The Prospects of Further Industrialization in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis303. Urban Planning in Pakistan: Failures in Infrastructure, Safety and Vibrant Cities

Development304. Human Development: A National Strategy for Economic Growth in Pakistan305. Government’s Policy of Economic Revival: Is Privatization a Way Out?306. Safety at Workplaces: Causes of Recent Fire Incidents at Industrial Establishments of

Lahore and Karachi and Possible Remedial Measures307. Trade Diplomacy in South Asia: Policy Options for Pakistan308. Human Resource Development: Strategy for Building Knowledge Economy in Pakistan309. Pakistani Stock Exchanges: Speculations and its Impact on Small Investors310. Tourism Industry in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities311. Software Development in Pakistan: A Comparison with Development in India312. Is Interest Free Lending Feasible in the Microfinance Sector? A Comparison of

Akhuwwat’s Performance with other Conventional Microfinance Institutions313. Domestic Commerce and Trade in Pakistan: Perspective, Prospects and Challenges 314. Indigenization of Automotive Sector in Pakistan: Performance and Future Prospects315. Hybrid Seed, Technical Progress and Precision of Agriculture Experience of Pakistan and

Way Forward316. Competing in Knowledge Based Global Economy: The Case for Pakistan’s Labour Force317. Power Generation from Thar Coal through Gasification: Can this address the Issue of

Power Requirements of Pakistan?318. Shale Gas! Prospects and Future for Pakistan319. Role of Pakistani Expatriates in Economic Development of Pakistan320. Horticulture in Pakistan: Trade Potential and the Way Forward321. Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure Development: Case of Lahore-Sheikhupura

Express Way.322. Present Agriculture Policy and its Impact on Agricultural Productivity323. Gawadar Port: Failure or Success: A Case Study of Project Formulation and

Implementation324. Stock Exchanges in Pakistan are merely gambling houses. Does the economy or individual

investor get any boost or benefits?325. Can financial Institutions including the State Bank in Pakistan really help further expand

the economy and the resources most efficiently like in USA?326. Is Pakistani economy about to default? Is sustained self reliance an impossible dream?327. An Appraisal of TARP in Pakistan328. A Critique of Withholding Tax in Pakistan329. Government Borrowing from the SBP: An Analysis 2008-20013330. Tax Amnesties – Impact on Development of Tax Culture331. Tax Audit System and its Effectiveness in increasing Tax Revenues332. A Case Study of Privatization of Pakistan Steel Mill333. IMF Conditionalities and Economic Development in Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal334. Why most Development Projects are Revised Frequently – A Critical Review335. Contribution of Real Sectors to Government Exchequer: Challenges and Policy

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336. Credit availability to SMEs in Pakistan : Challenges and Growth in the last Decade (2003-2013)

337. Rural Support Programs in Pakistan: A Comparison of two RSPs338. Informal Economy in Pakistan: Threats, Challenges and Way Forward339. Critical Analysis of Global Financial System and its Effect on Pakistan340. A Critique on Government’s Borrowings in the last Decade (2002-2013)341. Economic Globalization and its Implications on Poverty in Pakistan342. Energy Gap: Its Impact on GSP Plus Concession and Current Account Deficit343. Application of Mortgage Law in Real Estate Sector in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis344. Pakistan as corridor for Regional Trade and Energy. Opportunities and Challenges.345. Are Stock Exchanges in Pakistan mere Gambling Houses?346. Democracy, Dictatorship and Economic Growth.347. Energy efficient Pakistan: is it a dream?348. Grant of MFN Status to India; A Critical Appraisal.349. Addressing Regional Economic Disparities for National Integration and Social Stability350. Harnessing of scarce water resources in Balochistan for increase in Agriculture Production.351. Export of Software Potential in IT Industry – A case of Pakistan352. Infrastructure as driver of Economic Development.353. Innovation and performance in agriculture – most powerful tool for poverty reduction in

Pakistan354. Declining Share of Large Scale Manufacturing in GDP: Reasons and Remedies355. A Comparative Study of Regional Trade through Chahbahar and Pakistan356. Pak–China Trade Corridor and its Impact on Economy - Highlight comparing with the

other Geo-strategic Regions.357. A Critique of Demographic Survey of Pakistan 2013.358. Impact of Advertisement on Consumption Patterns.359. Consumer Protectionism in Pakistan – A Critical Analysis.360. Documented and Undocumented Economy of Pakistan: An Analysis and Way Forward for

Extra Resource Mobilization361. The Challenge of Rising Income in-equality in Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal362. Appraisal of Potentials of Livestock Sector for Achieving Vision 2025

363. The Challenge of Documenting Economy in Pakistan: Critical Analysis and Policy Option364. Cell Phone Transfer of Money: Implications for Formal Banking System365. Impact of Land Holdings on Agricultural Productivity366. The Impact of Low Oil Prices on the Economy of Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal367. Effectiveness of Financial Regulatory Authorities in Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal 368. An Evaluation of Investment in Real Estate Sector in Pakistan369. Structure, Size and Importance of Social Economy in Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal370. Countering Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism: Prospects and Challenges

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

1. Strategic Leadership Training: Recommended Model

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2. Weak Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Possible Remedies3. Strategic Planning and Strategic Vision at the National Level4. Effective Training and Evaluation System in Civil Services5. Managing Disasters: Are We Ready?6. Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan7. Can Access to Justice Programme help Resolve Problems of Judiciary in Pakistan?8. Need for Reform in Higher Judiciary9. Need for Reform in Lower Judiciary10. Towards Performance Audit of the Civil Services11. Separation of Audit and Accounts – Pros and Cons12. Institutional Reform in Pakistan – Is It Donor Driven or Otherwise?13. The Role of NGOs in Policy Formulation14. Separation of Functions under Police Order 2002, with Reference to Punjab15. Pakistan Police: Current Issues 16. Balochistan – Major Issues and Concerns17. The Machinery of Criminal Justice System in Pakistan and the Role of the Police18. A Critical Appraisal of the Devolution of Powers to the District Level19. Public Consultation and Good Governance 20. Civil Services Reforms – A Road to Better Service Delivery21. Behavioral Pattern in Administrators – A Study in the Use of Power22. Leadership Crisis in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies23. Change Management in Pakistan 24. The Role of Supreme Audit Institutions: Towards Effective Governance25. Dispensation of Justice in the Income Tax Department and the Need for Reforms26. Past, Present and Future of Pakistan Post Office27. Community Policing: A Novel Way of Problem-solving Efforts28. Risk Analysis Approach in Auditing29. Role of Audit in the Process of Privatization30. Sustainability of Rural Water Supply Schemes – Role of Community Participation and

Policy Options31. CCB’s as Development Partners in the Local Government System “Issues and Way

Forward”32. Regulatory Regime in Housing Sector – A Critical Appraisal33. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Punjab: Future Vision/Strategy34. Making Services Work for People: A Critical Review of Civil Services Reforms in

Pakistan35. Re-inventing Government: A Critical Review of civil services reforms in Pakistan36. Punjab Education Sector Reforms Program: Quality Improvement through Sector Wide

Approach37. Access to Justice Programme – An Evaluation38. Effective Public Service in Pakistan39. Role of Internal Controls in Improving Management40. Emerging Role of Women as Better Managers41. Prevailing Conditions in Pakistani Prisons and Scope for Reforms42. Employee Training in Safety-Human Factor and Human Error43. Public Support for Policing with reference to Britain and Pakistan

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44. Crisis of Governance in Pakistan: Politics of Reforms and Institution Building45. Punjab Police – A Historic Perspective46. Issues in Preventing Health Care: Appraisal of Existing Policy and Recommendations for

Future 47. Effective Service Delivery – In the Context of Inter-relationship between the Attached

Departments and the Parent Ministries48. How Efficiency of Public Sector can be Enhanced in the Existing Resources49. The Capacity Building, a Tool of Good Management51. Legislature Oversight and its Effectiveness in Pakistan52. Relationship between Provincial Government and District Governments 53. Neutrality and the District Government: A Case Study 54. Big Dams are the Only Solution to Fill Energy Gaps for Sustainable Development 55. Fiscal Federalism: Case of Balochistan56. Corporate Governance in Pakistan – Application and Issues57. Standardization of Provincial and State Laws, Development and Practices in Governance 58. Impact of an Effective and Efficient Criminal Justice System on the Social Fabric of a

Country: A Comparative Analysis of Pakistan with Leading Countries of the World59. Has the Police Order 2000 fulfilled its Objectives? What are the Missing Links and Gaps in

its Conceptual Framework and Implementation Processes? Why Community Policing System has been left out of the Ordinance and will it Contribute Positively / Negatively?

60. Disaster Relief Management: Requirements, Experience, Preparedness and Capability 61. Problems of Governance in the Tribal Areas: Is Merger with the N.W.F. P. a Viable

Solution? 62. Provincial Autonomy, Social Sector Development and Constitutional Dilemmas in

Pakistan 63. Urban Management: How to Overcome its Flaws and Shortcomings in Pakistan?64. Identification of Values, Beliefs and Attitudes towards Policy Formulation and

Implementation in Pakistan and their overall Effect on Service Delivery65. Issues and Problems of Urban Transport and Planning for Future to Cope with the Growing

Needs with Special Reference to Lahore 66. Experience of Public-Private and Public Community Partnerships in Education: Analysis

for Future Policy Options67. Role of NGOs in Pakistan: Are they Filling the Vacuum regarding Delivery of Services

because of Poor Governance, or they are Toeing Foreign Agenda?68. Public Accounts Committee and Accountability: How can the System be made more

Effective and Efficient?69. CCBs as Development Partners in the new Local Government System – A Comparison

with Examples of Success and Failure in the World 70. Individual Excellence vs. Institutional Decision Making: Role of Civil Services in Building

Institutional Capacity for Formulating and Implementing Public Policies71. Creation of a Service Culture: A Case for Pakistan’s Civil Services72. Strengths and Weaknesses of Federal System of Pakistan and its Comparison with Other

Countries: Possible Remedies to Rectify the Grievances of Federating Units73. Urban Transport Planning in Major Cities of Pakistan: An Evaluation of the Impact of the

Growth Compulsions in Comparison with the Indian and Thai Experience

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74. Edible Oil: Consumption Patterns, Supply Needs, and Production Options75. The System of Administration in FATA: Strengths, Weaknesses and Change Management

Model76. Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan77. Issues in Preventive Health Care: Appraisal of Existing Policy and Recommendations for

Future78. Role of NGOs in Pakistan: Are they Filling A Vacuum or Promoting Foreign Agenda79. Rural Support Programmes in Pakistan: Donors’ Agenda or Real Uplift80. Medical Education in Pakistan: Problems, Prospects and Future Direction81. Devolution Plan – A Success or a Failure?82. Importance of Strategic Leadership in Policy Making83. Pakistan’s Film Industry – Need for Revival84. Folk Festivals of Punjab85. The Declining Standard of Sports in Pakistan – Ways and Means to Improve it86. Higher Education in Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal of HEC’s Reform Policies87. Public Vs Private Sector Healthcare: Cost and Quality Comparison88. Corporate Governance in Pakistan: Concept, Application and Issues with Reference to PIA89. Role of Internal Audit in Defence Services of Pakistan and Accountability90. Overview of Primary Healthcare in Pakistan91. Child Welfare in Pakistan – Issues and Remedies92. Relationship between NWFP and FATA with reference to Service Delivery93. Implementable Policy choices for Educational Reforms in Pakistan: Learning from the

Experience of Eastern Europe94. Open Air Policy and Development of Airports in the Private Sector in Pakistan – Lessons

Learnt from Sialkot95. Institutional Reforms in Pakistan: Is it Donor–driven or Otherwise?96. Civil Service Reforms in Philippines and Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis of Aims,

Objectives, and Outcomes97. International Industrial Standards Compliance and their Impact on our Economy98. Recruitment, Career Planning, Training and Appraisal System of the Civil Services and

the Military in Pakistan – A Comparative Study

99. Change Management in Governmental Processes in Pakistan: Lessons learnt from the Chinese Experience

100. Fisheries Development: A Comparison of Pakistan’s Experience with the Indian Experience

101. Developing a Service Culture – A Study of Pakistan’s Civil Service102. Effectiveness of Government in Implementing Health Policy Structures, Capabilities and

Service Delivery in Pakistan103. Punjab Education Sector Reform: How to make it a Sustainable process?104. Critical Analysis of the Institutional Mechanisms for Public Policy Formulation in Pakistan105. Select English Print Media (Newspapers) and its Impact on Policy Making in Pakistan:

Pakistan-India Relations in the Decade of the 1990s106. Technology and Quality Improvement in Industrial Sector of Pakistan: Issues, Prospects

and Goals107. Financial Sector Reforms in Pakistan: A Critical Review

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108. Change Management in Governmental Processes in Pakistan: Lessons Learnt from the Chinese Experience

109. The Declining Standard of Sports in Pakistan: What Policy Changes can Remedy them?110. Strengthening IPR Regime in Pakistan: Advantages and Disadvantages111. Weak Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Possible Remedies112. Religious Extremism in Muslim and Non-Muslim Societies: A Comparative Study113. Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Problems, Implications, and Solutions114. Role of Electronic Media and the Impact of Investigative Journalism on Public Policy

Formulation in Pakistan115. Strategies for Adherence to International Standards for Export Development by Pakistan116. Local Government and Good Governance in Pakistan: Lessons from the Recent Past117. Corporate Governance in Pakistan: The Case of Banking Sector118. Technology Foresight for Pakistan: Need for Promotion of Scientific Education at

University Level119. Institutional Mechanisms for Accountability in Pakistan: The Role of Public Accounts

Committee120. Education, Social Change and its Implications for Public Policy Formulation in Pakistan121. Role of Regulatory Regimes in Improving Governance122. Critical Analysis of Criminal Justice System in Pakistan: How to make it Affordable,

Efficient and Effective?123. Developing Health Tourism: Lessons Learnt from India and South East Asian Countries124. Developing a Service Culture in Bureaucracy: A Comparative Study of Pakistani and Sri

Lankan Civil Services125. Relationship of Judiciary and Bar in Pakistan: How does it help the Cause of Independent

Judiciary?126. Disability in Pakistan and the Effectiveness of the Role of the Government127. The Culture of Bureaucracy in Pakistan and the Influence of Rent-seeking in the Process of

Governance128. Challenges of Public Policy in evolving Socio-political Context of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa129. Recent Militancy and Terrorism in Swat: How far Governance was the issue and what

needs to be done about it?130. Environmental Degradation in Pakistan: What are the Policy Choices before the

Government?131. Accounting Sector Reforms in Pakistan: A Critical Review132. Higher Education Commission (HEC) and its Role in the development of Research in

Pakistan133. Alternate Dispute Resolution System: Pakistan’s Experience134. Moral and Religious Dimensions of Public Policy: Best Practices Model for Pakistan135. Public Policy Imperatives and Implementation in Pakistan: Structural Shortfalls,

Implications and Responses136. Legal and Capacity Issues in Negotiating Trade Agreements and their Implications for

Pakistan137. Tax Administration Reforms: A Cost-Benefit Analysis138. Effective Training and Evaluation System in Civil Services of Pakistan139. Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan, with Special Reference to

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140. Accountability and Good Governance in Pakistan: An Appraisal141. Medical Education in Pakistan: Problems, Prospects and Future Direction142. Working Ethos and Competence of Bureaucracy in Pakistan: Past, Present and Future143. Devolution Plan in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis in Terms of Service Delivery144. Public Policy Imperatives and Implementation in Pakistan: The Case of Pakistan Steel

Mills Corporation145. Strategic Management of Public Sector Enterprises in Pakistan: The Case of PIA146. Community Policing in Pakistan: Learning from the Global Best Practices147. Organized Crime in Pakistan: Implications for Peace and Response Measures148. Enhancing Civil Service Efficiency in Pakistan: Problems and the Way Forward149. Re-structuring Pakistan’s Civil Service to Improve Governance and Service Delivery

System150. Crisis of Governance in Pakistan: Need for Reforms and Institution Buildings151. The Role of Civil Society in Public Policy Formulation152. Human Trafficking: Challenges and Options for Government of Pakistan

153. “Early Judicial Commission Reports of the time of Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805): Legacy Issues and Contemporary Reforms”

154. Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: A Study of Select MNCs155. Civil Services Capacity Building in Pakistan: A Tool for Good Management156. Quality of Education in Private Sector Higher Educational Institutions: A Comparative

Analysis vis a vis Public Sector Institutions157. Health Facilities for the Poor in Pakistan: Need for Reform158. Analysis of Pay and Pension Commission’s Report 2009159. Labour Welfare in Pakistan: Policies, Strategies and Outcomes160. Public Administration Reforms and Management Innovations: The Case of KPT161. Weak Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Possible Remedies with reference to KPK162. Issues in Preventive Health Care in Pakistan: Appraisal of Existing Policy and

Recommendations for Future163. Role of Public Administration in Developmental States: The Case of Pakistan164. Civil Services Reforms: A Road to Better Service Delivery in Pakistan165. Leadership Crises and Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies166. 18th Amendment: Effect on Education System in Pakistan:

A Critical Analysis167. Resource Management: Policy options for Pakistan168. Managing Natural Disasters: State of Readiness in Pakistan169. Disability in Pakistan: Policies and Management Issues170. Urban Transport Planning in Major Cities of Pakistan: The Case of Lahore171. Requirement of Mass Transit system in major cities of Pakistan: Analysis and Way

Forward172. Trafficking in Persons: Challenges and Policy Options for Pakistan173. Promoting Gender Participation in Governance174. Balochistan: Development Constraints in the Present Scenario175. The Cooperatives System and its applicability in Pakistan176. Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Pakistan: Fact or Fiction177. Housing Problem in Pakistan: Appraisal and Options

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178. Medical Practices in Pakistan, Current Status, Issues / Challenges and Need for Reform179. Health Insurance in Pakistan: A Rhetoric or Reality?180. Fostering the availability, quality and access to public services in Pakistan: An examination

of best practices and policies181. White-Collar Crime in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies182. Food Security Requirements in Pakistan: A Case of Corporate Farming183. Devolution of Ministry of Health: Effect on Service Delivery in Pakistan184. Textile Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities185. IT in Service of a Transparent and Improved Bureaucracy186. A Critical Appraisal of the Access to Justice Programme187. The Patwar System and its Present Status: an Analysis in Public Service Delivery and Need

for Reform188. Privatizing of PTCL: Cost-Benefits Analysis189. Corruption in Bureaucracy and its Impact on Governance in Pakistan190. Wither Away the Civil Service: Brain Drain, Ethical Decay or Capacity Issue?191. Human Resource Development in Civil Services: The Case of Establishment Division192. Water Conservation and its Efficient Use193. Issues in Tertiary Healthcare System in Pakistan and the Way Forward194. Role of Civil Servants in Resolving Social Conflicts: Traditions, Practices, and Trends195. Housing for Civil Servants: A Comparison with Armed Forces196. Civil Services Training as a Vehicle of Improved Governance in Pakistan197. Critical Review of Natural Resource Management in Pakistan198. Improving Governance in Pakistan: A Case for New Provinces199. Human Resource Constraints in the Health Sector of Pakistan200. Making Public Services Work for People: A Critical Review of Civil Services Reforms in

Pakistan201. Cuban Health Care System: Learning Opportunities for Pakistan202. Performance Evaluation System of Civil Servants: A Comparative Study of South Asia203. Re-Structuring Pakistan’s Police as an Effective, Efficient and Result Oriented Service204. The Problem of Local Government in Pakistan: Developing an Implementation Strategy205. The Role of Private Sector in Higher Education and the Need for Reform206. Necessity of Capacity Building of Civilian Government Employees: Issues and Challenges207. The Role of Civil Society in Service Delivery in Pakistan and India208. A Comparison of Public Service Delivery in Primary and Secondary Healthcare System in

Urban and Rural Areas of Pakistan209. Strategic Leadership Training and Service Delivery: A Case of Senior Civil Servants of

Pakistan210. Decentralization of Pakistan’s Health Sector: Impact on Performance and Service Delivery211. Towards Performance Audit of the Civil Services212. Continuity and Change in Public Policy: Space and Role of Civil Servants213. A Critical Analysis of Development Authorities in Pakistan: Need for Reform214. Training System of Civil Servants: A Case of Malaysia and Turkey and Lessons for

Pakistan215. A Generalist or a Specialist Civil Service in Pakistan and how to Prepare for the Future?216. State of Prisons: A Comparative Study of Pakistan and India

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217. Intellectual Property Rights Management in Pakistan218. Civil Service of Pakistan: Career Planning, Job Satisfaction and Service Delivery219. Civil Service Reforms in India and Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis of Aims, Objectives,

and Outcomes220. Reforms in Higher Judiciary: Problems and Prospects 221. Developing a Service Delivery Culture in Bureaucracy: A Comparative Study of Pakistani

and Bangladesh Civil Services222. The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Policy Making Process: A Critical Appraisal223. Civil Service Reforms and Core Competencies of the Civil Servants: An Analytical

Review of the Major Reforms224. The Role of Public Private Partnership in Service Delivery: Case of Pakistan225. Rules and Regulations and Service to the People: Is there a ‘Space’ to do better?226. A Proposal for Effective and Impartial Accountability of Public Office Holders in Pakistan227. Causes and Remedies of Risk Aversion among the Civil Servants: Is there a Way Out for

Civil Servants in Pakistan?228. Training System of Civil Servants: A Case of France and Turkey and Lessons for Pakistan229. Public Sector Budget Process Reforms and Good Governance – An Analysis and Way

Forward230. A Study of the Role of Labour Unions in PSEs: The Case of Pakistan Railways231. Performance of a Civil Servant: Is it an Individual Trait or a Systemic Function, An

Inquiry into the Global Practices and Experience232. Change Management and Innovation in Government Organizations: A Comparative Study

of Successful and Failed Cases233. Re-structuring Pakistan’s Civil Service to Improve Governance and Service Delivery

System234. Corruption in Public Institutions: Issues and Control Mechanism235. Role of Health Care in Poverty Reduction in Pakistan236. Public Policy Imperative and Implementations in Pakistan: Structural Shortfalls,

Implications and Responses237. Rules of Business and Service Delivery: Is there a Space to do better?238. Size of Civil Services in Pakistan: Implications for National Economy and Good

Governance239. Developing a Performance Oriented Culture in Government Functionaries: Impediments

and the Way Forward240. FATA as Part of KP: Political and Governance Implications241. How to harness Values, Beliefs and Attitudes for Efficient and Effective Policy

Formulation/Implementation in Pakistan242. Public Sector Enterprises in Pakistan: Performance and Policy Options243. Is prevention better than cure: Efforts and programmes in Pakistan, contribution of the

community/society if any? The Way Forward.244. An Analytical Study of Corruption in Pakistan’s Civil Bureaucracy245. Targeted Poverty Reduction Programmes – Performance Analysis of Benazir Income

Support Programme246. Land Administration System in Pakistan: A Comparison with a Regional Country247. Solid Waste Management System for Karachi and Prospects for Energy Generation248. Public Transport in Major Cities (Lahore or Karachi): An Appraisal

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249. An Assessment of Salient Feature of Education Sector Reform in Punjab250. Administrative Arrangements between the GoP and GoAJK: An Analysis251. An Assessment of Computerization in Audit & Accounts Department252. Waste Management in Lahore City: A Critical Appraisal of Responsible Organizations253. A Critical Analysis of Danish Schools in Quality of Education to Poor in selected Districts

of Punjab.254. Electronic Voting in Pakistan: Prospects & Process255. The National Cyber Security Policy in the Regional context of South Asia256. Former Khairpur State (MIRs) Sindh: A Comparison of Administration with recent

Devolution Plan257. Electrification of Pakistan Railways System: Prospects, Issues and Remedies258. Deterioration of Pakistan Railways since last one Decade – An Analysis259. Hydro-Electric Power: Potential and Options for KP.260. An Appraisal of Article 37 of Child Rights Convention in the context of South Asia?261. An Appraisal of Web based Auto Clearance (WBOC) System in Pakistan262. Religious Harmony in Pakistan: Role of Pakistan Studies and Islamiyat Syllabus at

Secondary Level263. Poppy Cultivation in Pakistan and Afghanistan: An Analysis264. Primary Education in Balochistan with Special Emphasis on Female Education in the last

Decade (2003-2013)265. National Harmony in Pakistan: Issues and Effectiveness of Media266. Health Implications of Excessive Cell Phone Usage and Installation of Cell Phone Towers

in Populated Areas of Pakistan267. An Appraisal of Abolishing Death Penalty in Pakistan268. Hudood Ordinance and Women Protection Bill: Lessons Learnt and Way Forward269. The Culture of Performance Evaluation in Government and Service Delivery in Pakistan270. A Critical Assessment of the Rental Power Initiatives of the Government of Pakistan for

addressing the energy crisis271. Is there Sensationalism in Electronic Media?272. Spurious Drugs: A Critical Analysis of Administrative Authorities in Pakistan273. Energy efficient Pakistan: is it a dream?274. Grant of MFN Status to India; A Critical Appraisal275. Dropping sports standards in Pakistan? Medical, social or training problem.276. A Critical Analysis of Housing Development by the Private Sector in Pakistan277. Harnessing of scarce water resources in Balochistan for increase in Agriculture Production.278. Code of Conduct and Morality in Pakistan’s Bureaucracy?279. Service Delivery: An Analysis of Public Health Engineering in Pakistan.280. Judiciary in Pakistan –Efficacy in Delivering Justice.281. Anglo-Saxon Law (as in Pakistan) and its failure to deliver justice?282. Road Safety Issues in Pakistan - Policy Framework.283. A Critical Appraisal of water Conservation policies.284. Need for Reforms in Performance Evaluation System for Civil Service in Pakistan in the

Light of World’s Best Practices285. Role and Importance of Job Descriptions for Purpose of Performance Appraisal: A Case of

all Additional Secretaries in the Finance Division, Government of Pakistan

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286. What should be a Transparent Mechanism and Promotion Criteria for Civil Servant in BS-19, 20 and 21?

287. Quality of Education and Research in Pakistan and its Impacts on Quality of Human Resource

288. Deforestation in Pakistan: Implications and Remedies 289. Can Technology Help in Overcoming Gaps in Governance?290. Critical Analysis of Unplanned Urbanization: A Case Study of Karachi and Lahore291. A Case Study of NADRA: Lessons Learnt in Efficient Public Service Delivery and its

Adaptation in Health and Education Sectors for Efficient Service Delivery292. Cyber Crimes in Pakistan and Need for Effective Legislation293. Impacts of 18th Amendment: Critical Analysis and Recommendations 294. The Role of Zakat, Bait-ul-Maal and NGOs in Poverty Reduction in Pakistan: A Critical

Appraisal295. Empowering the Rural Women in Pakistan: Learning from the World Best Practices296. Impact of Accountability Institutions and Good Governance in Pakistan: An Indepth

Analysis and Appraisal297. Studying the Discipline of Disaster Management and Government Preparedness in the

Context of Natural and Manmade Calamities298. External Reform in Pakistan: Prospects and Way Forward

SOCIO CULTURAL AND SOCIO-POLITICAL DYNAMICS

1. Social Change and its Implications for Public Policy Formulation2. Threats to Internal Security: Policy Options for Pakistan3. Post 9/11 Challenges for Pakistan: Domestic Challenges4. Concept of Homeland Security – Pakistan Perspective5. Cyber Threat to Pakistan and Response Options6. Role of Media in International Relations7. Information Warfare, Its Impact on Pakistan’s National Security and Proposed Policy

Options8. Dynamics of Pakistan’s Freedom Struggle: Impact on Post Independence Political

Landscape9. Restructuring of the Political System of Pakistan to Achieve Political Stability10. Restructuring of NWFP and the Future of Tribal Areas11. Ethnic Diversity of Pakistan and the Case for a Larger Number of Provinces12. Problems of the Democratic Process in Pakistan 13. Concept of Federation in Pakistan14. The Quaid-iAzam – A Study in Political Leadership15. Human Rights as a Political Instrument16. Rationale for setting up of the National Security Council in Pakistan17. Nationalism and Nationalities in Pakistan 18. Fault lines in National Cohesion: Causes and Policy Options for Pakistan19. Ethnicity, Sectarianism, Regional and Political Polarization in Pakistani Society and its

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Effects on National Security20. Internal Disharmony, Religious Extremism and Terrorism: Threat to Pakistan and Viable

Options21. Government Strategy for Madrassa Reforms – Options and Recommendations22. Feudalism in Pakistan – Myth or Reality?23. Sectarianism and Religious Extremism – Strategies to Control the Problem24. Ethnic Conflicts and Problems of National Integration in India: Lessons for Pakistan25. The Genesis and the Future of Islamic Resurgence or Political Islam: Myth or Reality26. Tableegh and Jihad in the Modern World27. Challenges to Pakistan’s Islamic Identity in Post 9/11 Period28. The Concept of Welfare State in Islam: Implementation in Pakistan29. Socio-Political Problems of Globalization in Pakistan 30. National Integration: Current Status and Future Strategy31. Jihadi Organizations in Pakistan and their Impact on Society32. Combating Extremism in Pakistani Society33. Challenges Facing the Muslim Ummah34. Hisba Bill: Constitutionality and Implications for Centre-Province Relations35. Child Labour in Pakistan36. Allama Iqbal on Islam37. Allama Iqbal as a Reformer38. Allama Iqbal on Nationalism39. Women in Pakistan: Social and Cultural Biases40. Jihad: A Quranic Interpretation41. Modern Interpretation of Islam and the Application of Ijtehad in Pakistan 42. Religion, A Way of Life: Understanding the Global Needs43. Religion and Politics in Pakistan44. Ijtihad and Taqleed – Is Ijtihad Possible?45. Repatriation of Afghan Refugees46. Religious Extremism and its Implications47. Evolution of Print Media in Balochistan48. Social Sector Development in Pakistan – Issues and Reforms49. Sardari System in Balochistan50. Human Rights in Islamic Perspective51. Corruption in Public Sector: Its Causes and Remedies52. Violence against Women – A Societal Menace53. Human Trafficking/Smuggling Menace of Child Jockeys in UAE: Issues and Strategy for

Eradication`54. Madrassah – An Opportunity or a Threat?55. Role of Regional Languages of Pakistan for the Development of Mass Literacy56. Kalabagh Dam in Perspective57. Human Trafficking – Impact on Economy58. Mainstreaming the Disabled: Policies and Programmes59. Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) – Performance and Prospects60. The Social Status of Women in Pakistan61. Water Distribution Problems in Pakistan62. Role of Cultural Factors in National Identity

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63. Sectarianism and Religious Extremism - Analysis of the Role of Madrassas64. Relevance of Munir Report (1953 Punjab Disturbances) for Today’s Pakistan65. The Peculiar Characteristics of Feudalism in Pakistan: Prospects for a Paradigm Shift66. Hadood Ordinance : A Critical Analysis 67. Representation of Women in Political Fora: Myth or Reality?68. Trends in Urbanization: Issues and Remedies 69. Politics and Economics of Wars70. Gender Issues : An Islamic Perspective vs Western Approach 71. Importance of Technical and Vocational Training for Employment Generation in Pakistan72. Pakistan’s Ethnic Volatility: Its Origins, and the Causes and Effects of Polarization on

National Unity73. Religious Leadership and the Politics of Islamization in Pakistan 74. Militancy and Extremism in Pakistan: Causes and Cures75. Political Crises, Military Interventions, and Political Development in Pakistan: Is it

Bonapartism or Failure of the System? 76. Madrassah as an Institution: Past, Present and its Role in future in Pakistan77. Empowerment of rural women – Policy Failure and Future Options for Pakistan: Lessons

to be Learned from Similar Economies/Societies78. Devising a Social Security System for Pakistan: Learning from Global Experience79. Tribal Areas of Pakistan: History and Emerging Dynamics; What Policy Choices do we

have?80. Is the Concept of Enlightened Moderation in Conflict with Fundamentals of Islam? A

Question of Public Choice between Orthodoxy and Liberalism81. Community Policing: Prospects for success or failure in the light of Best Practices in the

world 82. Liberalization, Privatization and Deregulation: A Comparative Study of China, India and

Pakistan83. National Integration: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Choices: Lessons to be

Learned from Other Relevant Multi-cultural, Multi-ethnic States84. Gender Bias in the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan85. Judicial Activism: Effects on Democracy and Dispensation of Justice86. Religious Militancy: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Internal and External Dynamics and Policy

Choices87. Gender Factor in Pakistani Politics: Socio-Cultural Compulsions and Policy Imperatives88. Treatment of Minorities in Pakistan: Constitutional Provisions, Practices, and Safeguards89. Pakistan’s Political Culture: Its Genesis, Dynamics, and Role in Nation Building90. Islam and Democracy: A Comparative Study of Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia91. Community Policing: The Regional Experience as a Model for Impementability in Pakistan92. Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan93. Evolution and Contribution of Print Media in Pakistan 94. Treatment of Minorities in Pakistan95. Free but Responsible Media in Pakistan – An Imperative96. Comparative Study of Interfaith Harmony: State Initiatives and Public Practices97. Media in Pakistan and India – Which is Freer?98. Formulation and Implementation of National Anti-Corruption Strategy

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99. Taqlid or Ijtihad: Pakistan’s Choice100. Dynamics of Pakistan Movement and its Impact on Centre-Provinces Relations in Pakistan101. Quaid-i-Azam’s Vision of Pakistan: How Relevant and Useful Today?102. Democratization and Economic Development: Pakistani Experience103. Honour Killings in Pakistan: Whose ‘Honour’ and Why? – A Critical Appraisal of the

Recent Evidence of Karo-Kari Incidents104. Religious Leadership in Politics of Pakistan: Goals, Strategies, and Achievements105. 1973 Constitution and its Present State and Status: Is it Parliamentary Form of

Government?106. Reforming the Madrasa: Problems and Prospects107. Contribution of Women in National Development108. Treatment of Minorities in Pakistan: Constitutional Provisions, Practices and Safeguards109. Ideology and Public Policy Formulation: Lessons from the Constitutional History of

Pakistan110. Role of Media in National Cohesion111. Emergence of FATA as a Geo-Political Fault Line of the World: Implications for Pakistan

and the Way Forward112. Civil Society – Opportunity or Challenge to Democracy in Pakistan: The Case of Lawyers’

Movement113. Ethnic Diversity of Pakistan and the Case for a Larger Number of Provinces114. Pakistan’s Political Culture: Its Genesis, Dynamics, and Role in Nation Building115. Fault Lines in National Cohesion: Causes and Policy Options for Pakistan116. Political, Economic and Social Implications of the Crisis of Internally Displaced Persons

(IDPs) of Swat and FATA117. Politics of Sectarianism and its Impact on Governance in Pakistan118. Local Government Systems in Pakistan and Kenya: A Comparative Study119. Role of Ideology in Foreign Policy: Pakistan as a Case Study120. Creation of New Provinces in Pakistan: Implications for the Federation121. The Surge in ‘Baluch Nationalism’: Genesis, Growth, and its Impact on National

Harmony122. The Role of Media in National Security and Integration in Pakistan123. Media and Political Stability in Pakistan: Learning from the Experiences of India and Sri

Lanka124. The Primacy of Party Politics and its Impact on Democratic Development in Pakistan: The

Case of Constitutional Amendments in the 1973 Constitution125. Political Dynamics of Tribal Areas of Pakistan: What Policy Choices do we have?126. Growth and Development of Electronic Media in Pakistan: How It can Enhance National

Cohesion and Integration?127. Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan: Policies, Programs, and Obstacles128. Political Parties and Political System in Pakistan: Do we need Reforms to Strengthen

Democracy?129. Leadership Crises and Democracy in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies130. Objectives Resolution and its Impact on the Islamization Process in Pakistan131. Critical Analysis of Contentious Issues of Fiscal Federalism and Provincial Autonomy in

Pakistan132. Issues of National Integration in Pakistan: Concerns of Balochistan and Remedial

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Measures133. Social Change in Public Representation: An Analysis of National and Provincial

Assemblies Elections of 1997, 2002, and 2008134. Critical Analysis of the Political and Administrative Structure of Gilgit- Baltistan and Its

Implications for the Federation: Can the Experiment be Replicated in FATA?135. Socio-cultural Dynamics and Status of Minorities in Pakistan: The Case of Hindu Minority136. Demand of New Provinces in Pakistan and its Implications for the Political System137. Demand for Separate Hazara Province: Is it Cultural, Political or Reactive, and what is the

Way Out?138. Roots of Terrorism in Pakistan: Is it Indigenous or a Reaction to ‘Foreign Intervention’ in

Afghanistan and Pakistan (Drone Attacks)?

139. Poverty and Illiteracy: How salient is the contribution of these two factors to Religious Extremism in Pakistan?

140. Investigative Role of Media: Scrutiny of Public Representatives’ cases of fraudulent degrees and its Impact on the Credibility of National Educational System

141. Role of Cultural Factors in evolving Provincial Identity: A Case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

142. Peace in Karachi: What needs to be done and how to help the city realize its True Potential as the Economic Hub of Pakistan

143. Tribal Society and Modern State: How is FATA responding to the ‘Writ of the Government’ after 9/11

144. Religio-political parties in Pakistan and their Understanding of the West: How Realistic it is?

145. Societal Radicalization in Pakistan: Genesis, Causes and Response Measures146. Dynamics of Social Conflicts in Pakistan: Structures, Causes and Resolution Approaches147. Human Rights as a Political Instrument: The Role of Human Rights Commission of

Pakistan (HRCP)148. Center-Province Relations in the light of the Implementation of the 18th Amendment:

What are the Major Challenges and how best they could be met?149. Politics of Voting Behaviour: A Comparative Study of Pakistan and India150. Political Parties and Coalition Governments in Pakistan: Is this the Way of the Future?151. ‘Nationalist’ Political Parties in Balochistan: How can these parties be brought back into

the Mainstream Politics of Pakistan?152. Target Killing in Karachi: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Economy153. ‘Statehood’ in South Asia: Notions, Ground Realities and Way Forward154. Problems and Prospects of Cultural Policy Formulation in Pakistan155. The State of Federation of Pakistan before and after 18th Amendment: A Critical Analysis156. Radicalization in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies157. Fault Lines in National Cohesion: Causes and Policy Options for Pakistan158. Socio-cultural diversity in Pakistan: strength or pitfall?159. Creation of new provinces: prospects, implications and response160. ‘Statehood’ in South Asia: Notions, Ground Realities and Way Forward161. The State we need: secular or ideological?162. Peace in Karachi: The Role of Political Parties163. Civil-Military Nexus in Pakistan: Myth or Reality of Establishment

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164. The Balochistan Crisis: A Historical Appraisal and the Way Forward165. An Appraisal of the Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report: Lessons to be Learnt166. Culture as a Source of National Cohesion in Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal167. State, Society and Civil Servants: Interface, Obligations, and Conflicts168. Role of Civil Servants in Constructing Political Identity of Pakistan169. Civil – Military Relationship: A Comparative Study of Developing Countries with Special

Reference to Pakistan170. Socio-Cultural Dynamics and the Status of Minorities in Pakistan: A Case Study of

Christian Minority171. Legislative Oversight and its Effectiveness in Pakistan172. Population Crisis in Pakistan: The Changing Role of Provinces Post- 18th Amendment173. Changing Paradigms of Politics and Impact on Civil Bureaucracy174. Leadership Crisis in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies175. Religious Leadership and Political Development in Pakistan176. A Proposal for Arresting Declining Standards of Sports in Pakistan – how to aim for

Olympic Glory?177. Issues of National Integration in Pakistan: Concerns of Balochistan and Remedial

Measures178. Gwadar Port – A Promising Future or a Strategic Failure?179. Review of Performance of Five most Corrupt Departments by Transparency International

(2008-2012) and underlying Causes of Corruption180. Census in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward181. Ethnic Diversity of Pakistan – Case for more Provinces182. Problems of Democracy and Democratic Development in Pakistan 183. The State of Service Delivery in Primary Education in the Punjab: Major Issues,

Challenges, and the Way Forward184. Increasing Trend of Migration of Minorities from Pakistan – Causes, Consequences and

Policy Prescriptions185. White-Collar Crime in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies186. Drug Regulation in Pakistan: Future Challenges 187. Food Price Inflation in Pakistan: Possible Remedies188. Free, Fair and Transparent Elections: The Case of Election Commission of Pakistan189. Role of Mass Transit System in Service Delivery: The Case of the Rapid Bus Transit

System Lahore190. Urbanization in Pakistan: A Cost-benefit Analysis in Comparison with the Indian

Experience191. Experience of Public-Private and Public-Community Partnership in Education: Analysis

for Future192. Human Rights as a Political Instruments: Domestic and International Dimensions 193. Gender Factor Awareness in Pakistan: Socio-Cultural and Socio-Political Compulsions and

Policy Imperatives194. How to Improve the Decline of Pakistan’s Performance in International Sports?195. The Role of Technical Education in Development of a Country: A Case Study of Pakistan

with reference to India and Malaysia196. 18th Amendment and the Right to Information: Would it Effectively Improve

Transparency in Functioning of Government Departments?

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197. Diversified Cultural Spectrum in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities for National Integration

198. Socio-Cultural Dynamics and Status of Minorities in Pakistan: The Case of Christians and Hindus

199. Role of Electronic Media and the Impact of Investigative Journalism of Public Policy Formulation in Pakistan

200. Growing Menace of Narcotics Consumption in Pakistan and its Impact on Society201. Preventive Healthcare for Women/ Prenatal Care: A critical Analysis of the Role of Lady

Health Visitors202. Child Labour and Child Welfare in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects203. The Role of Election Commission of Pakistan and Superior Judiciary in Strengthening

Political System in Pakistan204. The Peculiar Characteristics of Feudalism in Pakistan: Need for a Paradigm Shift? 205. Violence against Women a Societal Menace: Causes and Remedial Measures206. Impact of Cyber Addiction on Social and Cultural Life in Pakistan207. The Need for Social Security Nets and Policy Options in the Light of Demographic

Pressure Resource Constrains208. Media Activism in Pakistan: Its Role in Enhancing National Cohesion and Integration209. Socio-Economic Impact of Human Rights Violation in Pakistan: Effects on our Image

Abroad and the Way Forward210. Quality of Education in Higher Educational Institutions: A Comparative Analysis of Public

Versus Private Institutions211. Population and Pollution: Its Impact on our Way of Life212. Has Polio Eradication Campaign been Successful? A Critical Analysis and the Way

Forward213. Women in Pakistan: Social and Cultural Biases214. Science and Technology: A Low Priority Area in Pakistan; Is it a Futuristic Solution in the

Light of Global Experience?215. Protection of Working Women: Impact of Protection against Harassment of Workplace

Act, 2010 and the Way Forward216. What is Pakistani Culture? Its Genesis, Dynamics and Role in Nation Building217. Poor Healthcare Delivery Service: A Case Study of Deaths of Patients of Punjab Institute

of Cardiology (PIC)218. Election 2013 in Pakistan: Manifestos of Political Parties and Road Map for the Future –

Myth or Reality219. Recent Sectarian Massacres in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Remedies220. Population Growth in Pakistan: Strength and Weaknesses – Implications for National

Economy221. Medical Education in Pakistan: A Comparison of Public and Private Institutes222. Sensationalism in Electronic Media, should it ever be able to play positively constructive

development oriented and nationalistic role: A case of Pakistan? What controls should Government exercise?

223. Polio stands eradicated globally except for Pakistan, Nigeria and Afghanistan; is it a failure of National and Provincial Health Authorities or of International Agencies involved? Is polio the only threat and menace to the Pakistani poor?

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224. An analysis of Pakistan Demographic Survey 2013 –Education Sector225. Impact on Social Services Delivery of Increased Provincial Resources After the 7th NFC

Award: a Comparative Analysis.226. Is there Sensationalism in Electronic Media?227. Performance of Election Commission in 2013 Election – An Analysis 228. Political dynasties and its role in developing and developed countries with reference to

Pakistan. 229. Comparative functioning of Parliamentary Committee system in Pakistan India &

Bangladesh.230. Karachi Situation – Role of Political Parties.231. Recent Cultural Festivals and Soft Image of Pakistan232. A Critical Appraisal of Hamood-ur-Rehman Commission Report233. Taqleed & Ijtehad: Pakistan’s Choices234. Impact of 18th Amendment on Uniform Education in Pakistan235. Comparative Analysis of Syllabus of Madrassa and Public Sector School Education236. An Analysis of Privatization Policy of Pakistan and Recommended Option237. Will LNG Import Substitute Piped Gas Import?238. MDGs and Pakistan’s Literacy Scenario: Problems and Way Forward.239. Establishment of Military Courts: Critical Analysis of Civil Military Relations in Political

and Constitutional Paradigm240. Critical Appraisal of the Concept of More Provinces vis-à-vis National Harmony and

Security in Pakistan 241. Demographic Spread of Pakistan: An Asset or a Challenge242. Impacts of Political Instability, Poor Governance and Corruption on the Life of Citizens: A

Case Study of Pakistan243. Why Pakistan is not yet Polio Free?244. Pakistani Media: National Reconstruction, Political Stability and National Security245. A Critical Study of Nexus between Ethnicity, Religious Extremism, Terrorism,

Talibanization and Extortion Mafia246. Pakistan’s Youth Bulge: A Critical Analysis of Technical Training vs Formal Education247. Constitutional and Political Implications of the 21st Amendment: A Strategic Appraisal

INTERNAL SECURITY AND EXTERNAL DEFENCE

1. Comparative Analysis of Nuclear Command and Control Structure in India and Pakistan2. Iranian Quest for Nuclear Capability and Implications for Pakistan3. Pakistan’s Nuclear Doctrine4. Menace of Narcotics Traffic in Pakistan and its Impact on Internal Security5. White-Collar Crime in Pakistan: Cause and Remedies6. Where does Pakistan’s Main External Threat Emanate from? How can we Counter that

Threat?7. Role of Media in National Security8. Pakistan’s Compulsion of Having Special Status Territories Like Tribal Areas: Its

Implications for a Uniform System of Rule of Law and Law & Order

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9. Recurring Patterns in Internal Security Threats to Pakistan – Options for Action 10. Contribution of Media towards National Cohesion in Pakistan: Policy and Regulating

Choices11. Militancy and Extremism in FATA: Implication for Pakistan’s Internal Security and

Stability 12. Role of Media in National Security in Pakistan13. Dialogue with the Militants in FATA: A Strategic Failure?14. Water Disputes – Potential Threat for Pakistan15. Emergence of Non-State Actors in Pakistan: Challenges for International Security16. Emergence of Militant Non-State Actors in Pakistan: Challenges to Internal Security17. Statecraft and National Security in Pakistan: Is there is a Need to Redefine Sovereignty in

the Context of Global Cooperation on the ‘War on Terror’?18. Redefining the Role of Taliban in the ‘War on Terror’: Implications for Pakistan19. Critical Analysis of Afghanistan Situation: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan and

Recommended Options20. National Security of Pakistan Today: Strategic Challenges and Policy Responses21. Fencing Pakistan’s Western Borders: Viability and Implications22. Sectarianism: Is it a Threat to Internal Security of Pakistan and how do we deal with it?23. Counter-terrorism Strategy: A Comparative Study in South Asian Perspective24. Pakistan’s National Security in Changed Environment: Demands, Incompatibilities and

Way Forward25. Internal Security and State’s Response in Pakistan: Myth, Viability and Implications26. The US-Pakistan Alliance Post- 9/11: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan27. Sense of Deprivation: Threats and Prospects of Disorder and General Uprising in Pakistan28. Pakistan-Iran Security Irritants: A Case Study of Jundallah29. Ungoverned spaces in Pakistan: character, dynamics, implications and response30. The Concept of ‘Homeland Security’: Can the US Model be adopted in Pakistan?31. A Critical Analysis of Defence needs of Pakistan vis a vis India32. US/ISAF Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Impact on Regional Security33. Pakistan’s Youth Population as an Element of National Power34. Sri Lanka’s Efforts for countering terrorism: Way forward and lessons for Pakistan35. Impact of internal conflicts on strategic stability in South Asia36. Emergence of Non-State Actors in Pakistan Challenge for Internal Security 37. Cyber Crime as a Threat to Pakistan and Responsive Options38. Sectarianism in Gilgit Baltistan: Trends, Consequences and Impact on National Security39. The Causes of Religious Extremism in Pakistan: Remedies and Way Forward40. Religious Extremism in Muslim and Non-Muslim Societies: A Comparative Studies41. Madrasa as an Institution: Past, Present and its Role in Future in Pakistan42. Military Interventions: Compulsions and their Implications for Stability and Rule of Law in

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43. Tribal Areas of Pakistan: Policy Options in the Light of History and Emerging Dynamics44. Can we ever turn the tables in Karachi turmoil? Will we ever be able to repair the physical

and the psychological damage to the society?45. Threat of terrorism looms large in Pakistan sabotaging its peace and prosperity; how can it

be effectively countered and checked in view of its National and International Sources?46. Deweaponization in Pakistan: Challenges and Solutions47. Religious Intolerance and Extremism: Effects on Pakistani Society and Future Prospects48. Revitalization of NACTA. Issues, Challenges and Way Forward49. Approaches to Countering Terrorism in Pakistan: Options and Challenges50. Pros and Cons of Negotiating with TTP – A Critical Appraisal51. Homeland Security in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis52. The Fundamentalists and the new Islamists: Efforts to stay on Islamic Agenda53. Dialogues with Militants: (Taliban) Possibilities of Success, Impact, and Future Prospects54. A Critique of Abbotabad Commission Report55. Pakistan: a compromised state?56. Plight of victim’s families in terrorist attack? Police, army and public.57. National Security: A proposed strategic plan to meet the existing challenges of Internal

Security58. De-weaponisation of Society: Need for Secure & Stable Pakistan59. Sectarianism: a threat or an opportunity?60. Is Pakistan a Compromised State?61. Is De-weaponization of Society a Solution for Enhanced Security in Pakistan? Critical

Appraisal in the Light of World Best Practices, Particularly of Vietnam 62. Emergence of DAESH (IS-Islamic State): Implications and Policy Options for Pakistan63. Current State of Violent Extremism and Sectarianism in Pakistan: Causes and Policy

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ENVIRONMENT

1. Natural Hazards in Pakistan: Risks and Remedies 2. 8 October 2005 Earthquake and its Effects on the Environment3. Water Supply and Sanitation Strategies in Pakistan with Special Emphasis on

Environmental Protection4. Population and Pollution and its Impact on our Way of Life

5. Environmental Degradation in Pakistan: Policy Choices in the Short, Medium and Long Terms

6. Wild Life in Pakistan: Its Potential, Management, and Future Prospects7. Environmental Impact of Coal-Based Power Generation in Pakistan: Learning from the

Chinese Experience8. Disasters and International Cooperation: Pakistan’s Earthquake of October 20059. Economic and Environmental Impact of Coal-based Power Generation in Pakistan10. The Challenges of Policy Development and Implementation in the field of Environment

after the 18th Amendment 11. Water Management Strategy for Pakistan12. Environmental Impact of Coal-Based Power Generation in Pakistan: Learning from

Chinese Experience13. Increased Water Storage in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward14. Is flooding in Pakistan caused by Green House Gas Emissions and global climate change.

How can the people be saved from these man-made havocs? Have we made adequate arrangements at National, Provincial and local levels?

15. Climate Change in Pakistan: Realization, Impact and Solutions16. A Critical Analysis of Environment Protection Agencies their role and Efficacy17. Impact of Deforestation on climate and environment in Pakistan

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