Publications and Research

Unlocking Opportunities Through Informed Insights

At the Pakistan Regional Economic Forum (PREF), we are committed to fostering a collaborative platform that bridges regional economies through evidence-based decision-making. Our research and publications aim to inspire sustainable investments and innovative partnerships across borders, unlocking the immense potential of regional connectivity.

Our Focus Areas

Our publications and research cover a range of critical themes, including:

Sustainable Investments

Strategies for fostering environmentally and socially responsible private-sector growth.

Emerging Opportunities

Identification of sectors primed for growth and investment in the region.

Policy and Governance

Analysis of regional policies and recommendations to enhance market integration.

Regional Trade Facilitation

Addressing barriers to trade flow, including regulatory challenges, infrastructural limitations, and policy discrepancies.

Highlighted Publications

Economic diplomacy

Finding certainty in uncertain times

Dealing with recession

A tale of missed opportunities

Dynamics of digital economy

Doing business in Pakistan

New South Asia geography

Financing human development in the time of coronavirus

Rethinking CPEC Strategic Priorities: Haroon Sharif

Has CPEC reached its potential? | By Naghmana A Hashmi

A Decade of CPEC Development

China-India Relations And Implications For The Region

Research and Insights

Leveraging Private Investments for Pakistan’s Sustainable Development: Pakistan SDG Investment Report 2021