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GLOBAL POLICIES AND FOREIGN RELATIONS

1. Presence of NATO Forces in Afghanistan: Implication for Pakistan

2. 50 Years of Pakistans Foreign Policy: An Appraisal
3. Pakistans Kashmir Policy: Prospects for a Paradigm Shift
4. Evolving Geo-Political Global Environment and Pakistan
5. Pakistans Relations with the West After 9/11
6. Pakistans Relations with India: Problems and Prospects
7. US-Pakistan Relations: Looking Beyond The War Against Terror
8. Dynamics of Indo-Pak Nuclear Deterrence
9. Indias Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Pakistans Security
10. Reshaping the Foreign Policy of Pakistan
11. US Doctrine of Pre-emption and Unilateralism: Implications for Pakistan
12. International Terrorism and Religious Extremism: Implications for the States of South
and South East Asia
13. The US-Pakistan Alliance Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan
14. Indo-Israeli Nexus: Implications for Pakistan
15. The Future of US-Iranian Relations and Its Likely Impact on Pakistan
16. China as an Emerging Power
17. Prospects of Pakistans Relations with Israel
18. Pakistans Image Problem
19. Expansion of the European Union: Implications for Pakistan
20. US Counter Terrorist Strategy: Breeding or Eradicating Terrorism
21. US presence in Central Asia Impact on Regional Security
22. Pakistans Relations with China
23. SAARC Problems and Prospects
24. SAARC vs. The European Union: Lessons to be Learned
25. The Future of the Freedom Struggle in Kashmir
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26. Pakistans Relations with the Muslim Block: Need for Paradigm Shift
27. Pakistans Security and the Kashmir Issue: Reassessing Policy Options
28. Prospects for Peace and Stability in Afghanistan
29. Pakistans Policy Towards Afghanistan: Recommended Options
30. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Kashmir Liberation Movement
31. 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 Providers
33. Baglihar Dam: Issues and Problems
34. Kishnganga River Diversion Project Impact on Pakistan
35. Unity in the Islamic World Reality or a Pipe Dream
36. Greater Middle East: Implications for Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah
37. Possible Measure to Make the United Nations Relevant
38. Arabs VS Israel: New Emerging Scenario
39. The World as a Village: Learning to Live Together
40. South Asian Free Trade Agreement During the Next 20 years
41. Pakistans Relations with the United States An Unequal Partnership
42. ECO and Pakistan
43. Palestine History and Prospects of Existence as an Independent State
44. Pakistans decision of joining the US War against Terrorism and its Implications
45. Kashmir Issue: the Role of UN and International Community
46. Pakistans Geo-economic Interests in Central Asia
47. Constitutional Development in Afghanistan
48. Nuclear Issue in Iran and its Impact
49. Pakistan-India Relations Lack of Trust
50. SAARC Leading Nowhere
51. The Coming Global Oil Crisis
52. The Invasion, Occupation and Future of Iraq
53. US Pakistan Relations: Terrorism, Democracy and Possible Economic Opportunities
54. Gwadar: Pakistans Goals and Strategic Implication for Iran, China and USA
55. The Genesis of Jihad in International Politics
56. Pakistans Role in War against Terrorism Its Impact on Economic Growth
57. Fall of the Ottoman Empire: Causes and Effects
58. 9/11 Commission Report: Implications for Pakistan
59. Identity Crisis: Its Impact on Pakistans Policy
60. 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 Security
63. 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
Nationalism
65. Pakistans 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. Chinas Plans to Access South Asias Oceans: Its impact on Pakistans Strategic Options
73. Pakistans Relations with Russia, in the Context of Wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya
74. Irans Nuclear Ambitions and Programme: Its Implications for Regional Neighbours and
International Stakeholders
75. Global War on Terror and its Impact on National Harmony
76. 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 Lanka
78. China as a Strategic Partner or an Emerging Economic Threat to Pakistan
79. US Counter - Terrorism Strategy: Impact on Pakistans Internal and External Dynamics
and Policy Choices
80. Pakistani Diaspora and the Image of Pakistan Abroad
81. China as an Emerging Power and its Relations with Pakistan
82. Pakistans Image Problem
83. Indo-US Agreement 123: Challenges for Pakistans Diplomacy
84. Iranian Quest for Nuclear Capability and Implications for Pakistan
85. Should Pakistan Recognize Israel? Options and Implications
86. Is UN another League of Nations? What Reforms can make it Successful?
87. Pak-US Relations: Costs and Benefits of an Unequal Partnership
88. Think Tanks in the West: Their Role in Policy-making and Impact on Pakistan
89. Pakistans Decision of Joining the US War on Terrorism: Its Cost and Benefits
90. US, NATO, and the War on Terrorism: The Regions New Security Landscape
91. US Doctrine of Pre-emption and Unilateralism: Implications for Pakistan
92. US-Pakistan Relations: Looking Beyond The War on Terror
93. Indias Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Pakistans Security
94. Indo-US Strategic Relations: Implications for Pakistan
95. Pakistans Policy towards Russia
96. Pakistans Decision of Joining the US War against Terrorism and its Implications
97. The Relationship between Pakistan and China
98. US Counter-terrorism Strategy: Problems and Prospects for Success in the Region
99. Irans Nuclear Ambitions and Programme: Its Implications for Regional Neighbours and
International Stakeholders
100. Indo-US Agreement 123: Challenges for Pakistans Diplomacy
101. Is the UN another League of Nations?: Shortcomings, Options for Improvement, and the
Way of the Future
102. Americas War on Terrorism in Afghanistan: Genesis, Escalation and its Implications for
Pakistan
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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 Dispute
105. 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
Pakistan
107. 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 Future
110. Pakistan-India Relations in the Context of Water Issues: Options for Pakistan
111. Pakistan-India Peace Process: Myth or Reality?
112. Sino-India Relations: Implications for Pakistan
113. 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
Friendship
115. Diplomacy as a Tool for Trade Development: Role of Foreign Missions of Pakistan
116. Pakistan and Post-Taliban Afghanistan: The Karzai Factor
117. Pakistans Look East Policy: How Important is ASEAN and What Needs to be Done
About It?
118. Pakistans Relations with the United States: An Appraisal of Economic Assistance to
Pakistan since 9/11
119. Impact of Human Rights Violations on Pakistans Image Abroad
120. From Political Diplomacy to Trade Diplomacy: Redefining the Role of Foreign Missions
of Pakistan
121. Constitutional and Political Implications of the 18th & 19th Amendments
122. Impact of Religiosity on Voting Behavior in Pakistan during the last three General
Elections
123. Gwadar: Pakistans Goals and Strategic Implications for Iran
124. Effect of Sino-India Relationship on Pakistans Foreign Policy
125. Interfaith Wars in South Asia: Scenarios and Response
126. Indo-Pakistan Dialogue Process on Kashmir, 2000-2008: An Analysis
127. Irans Alleged Nuclear Weapons Program and its Implications for the Region
128. Emerging Spectrum of UN Peace Keeping and Role of Pakistan
129. Transnational Organized Crime Networks in Pakistans Neighbourhood: Genesis, Sprawl,
Implications
130. Pakistan-Iran Relations after the Iranian Revolution
131. Expansion of Pakistans Economic Relations with SAARC Countries
132. US as a Factor in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations
133. Indias Attempt for a Permanent United Nation Security Council Seat: Implications for
Pakistan and its other Neighbours
134. Cross- border relations: A case study of Xingiang- Gilgit Baltistan
135. Emerging Spectrum of UN Peace keeping and role of Pakistan
136. Violations of Indus Waters Treaty: Implications for Pakistan
137. The Future of US-Iranian Relations and its Likely Impact on Pakistan
138. Indus Water Treaty needs to be Revisited to avoid a Future Water War between India and

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139. SAARC Vs. The European Union: Lessons to be Learned for Pakistan
140. Indo-US Relations since 9/11 and its Impact on Pakistan
141. Internal Wars and Deterrence Nexus: A Comparative Study of Russia, China and Pakistan
142. Pak-China FTA and its Impact on Pakistans SME Sector
143. National Security of Pakistan Today: Strategic Challenges and Policy Reforms
144. Opening of Pakistan India Trade: Prospects and Fears
145. US-Pakistan Trade Relations: Problems and Prospects
146. Arab Spring and its Implications for Muslim World
147. Pakistani Diaspora and the Image of Pakistan Abroad
148. Pakistan and the Commonwealth: An Appraisal of Economic Gains and Missed
Opportunities
149. Access of Gwadar to China: International Response and Implications for Pakistan
150. Future of European Union and its Implications for Pakistan
151. PakistanIran Security Irritants: A Critical Analysis and Policy Recommendations
152. Irans Nuclear Program: The US Response and Policy Options for Pakistan
153. Prospects of Territorial & Water Disputes Resolution in the Context of Current Indo-
Pakistan Relations
154. Fencing Pakistans Western Borders: Viability and Implications
155. 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 2014
159. Pak-China Relationship: An Unequal Partnership?
160. Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: Challenges and Prospects
161. Prospects and Challenges for Pakistan to join ASEAN as Full Member
162. Pakistan Russia Relations in the Changing Paradigm: Options and Future Challenges
163. Recognition of Israel? Real time implications and threats.
164. Indian and Foreign Interventions in Balochistan: Myth or Reality and Policy Options
165. US- Pak Changing Alliances Challenges & Opportunities for Pakistan
166. Need to Revisit Pak-Afghan Relations: An In-depth Analysis.
167. Public and Private Health Care in Pakistan: a Critical Comparative Appraisal
168. Critical Study of the Examples of Successful Regionalism to Improve Indo-Pakistan
Relations
169. Indias Security Council Membership: Prospects and Implication for Pakistan
170. 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 Malaysia
172. Rise and Profile of BJP and Narendra Modi Government in India: Impact on Pak-India
Relations and Policy Option for Pakistan
173. US-India Strategic Partnership: Implications and Recommendations for Pakistan
174. To what Extent have Western Politics and Ideals Influenced China?

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 ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Defence Expenditure and Economic Growth: Towards a Balanced

2. Strategy Energy Security Challenges of Pakistan and Response Strategies
3. IT Education in Pakistan Problems and Prospects
4. Communication Infrastructure Development in Pakistan
5. China as an Economic Development Role Model: Lessons for Pakistan
6. Gas Pipeline from CARs or Iran to India: A Cost-Benefits Analysis and Policy Options for
Pakistan
7. Water Management Strategy for Pakistan
8. Improving Irrigated Agriculture: Recommended Options
9. Water as a Resource for Progress and Development of Pakistan
10. Conversion of Power Projects from Furnace Oil to Gas: Recommended Strategy
11. Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) A Critical Appraisal
12. Economic and Environmental Impact of Coal-based Power Generation in Pakistan
13. Role of IFIs in Pakistans Economic Policy Formulation
14. Governments Policy of Economic Revival: A Critical Analysis
15. Role of Pakistani Expatriates in the Economic Development of the Country
16. Prospects of Future Industrial Policy of Pakistan
17. Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Pakistan: Fact or Fiction
18. Indus Waters Treaty 1960: A Critical Appraisal
19. Prospects for E-Commerce in Pakistan
20. Human Resource Development as a National Strategy
21. Dynamics of the Underground Economy in Pakistan
22. How to Compete in Todays Knowledge-based Global Economy
23. Privatization and the Performance of the Privatized Industrial Sector
24. Gwadar Port A Promising Future
25. Strategy to Maximize Productive Employment
26. Water Storage, Management, and Distribution in Pakistan
27. Expansion of Pakistans Economic Relations with Neighboring States
28. Role and Functions of the Regulatory Authorities in Pakistan
29. Role of MNCs in the Economic Development of Pakistan
30. Role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistans Development
31. Agricultural Potential of Pakistan
32. Equitable Distribution of Wealth and National Security
33. Countering Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism: Prospects and Challenges
34. Role of Transport Sector in Economic Development Present Status and Suggested
Remedies
35. Expanding the Resource Base in Pakistan
36. Education System in Pakistan: Future Challenges
37. Corruption: An Impediment to Rapid Economic Development
38. Pakistans Population as an Element of National Power
39. Privatizing of PTCL: Cost-Benefits Analysis

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40. The Investment Challenge for Pakistan
41. NFC Award: A Bone of Contention or a Recipe for National Cohesion
42. Rural Women and Economic Activity in Pakistan
43. Pakistans Economy: Critical Issues
44. WTO and Pakistan: Compliance and Constraints
45. Trade Diplomacy and Strategy for Export Growth
46. Balochistan Development Constraints
47. Politics of Poverty, A Threat to Security: A Pakistani Perspective
48. Primary Education in Pakistan
49. Financial Management in Public Sector
50. Privatization of KESC: Opportunities and Threats
51. Development of Non-traditional Sources of Energy in Pakistan
52. Power Requirements of Pakistan During the Next 20 Years
53. Rural Electrification: Solutions within the Resource Constraints
54. Hydroelectric Power Development within the Resource Constraints
55. Un-employment as an Indicator of Economic Backwardness
56. Indigenization of Automotive Sector in Pakistan: Myth or Reality
57. Reforms in the Indirect Tax Regime
58. Smuggling: Its Impact on Pakistans Economy
59. A Brief History of Direct Taxes in India and Pakistan
60. Problems of Direct Taxation in Pakistan
61. The Future of Islamic Banking in Pakistan
62. Public Finance in Pakistan Structural Issues and Reforms
63. Provincial Taxation Issues and Reforms
64. Enforcement Issues: A Futuristic View of the Role of Pakistan Customs
65. Deforestation in Pakistan
66. Scope for Change of Tax on Business Activities of Tribal Areas
67. Implications of Market Economy in Pakistan
68. Introduction of Mid-Term Budget Framework in the Federal Budget: A Critical Appraisal
69. A Critical Analysis of Stages of Preparation of the Federal Budget in Pakistan
70. Role of Health Care in Poverty Reduction in Pakistan
71. Trade Diplomacy: How to Harness its Potential for Pakistan
72. Review of Governments Policy for early short-term Employment of Fresh Engineering
Graduates and Role of Engineering Council
73. Role of Engineering Development Board and Prospects for Development of Engineering
Industry including Tariff and Trade matters
74. Protection to Local Engineering Industry against Imports of Engineering Goods resulting in
Enhancement and Strengthening Engineering Base in Pakistan
75. Renewable Energies Prospects in Pakistan
76. Tax to GDP Ratio in Pakistan Strategy for Improvement
77. Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
78. The Investment Climate in Pakistan
79. Dynamics of Pakistans Economy
80. Pakistans Economy in Perspective
81. Customs Valuation System in Pakistan: Shifting from BDV System to GATT Code of
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82. The Role of Zakat in Poverty Reduction
83. WTO Implications for Pakistan
84. Mineral Potential of Offshore and Coastal Areas of Pakistan
85. Industrialization in NWFP: Prospects and Implementation
86. Mineral Resources of Balochistan An Appraisal
87. NFC Award from Balochistans Perspective
88. Issues in Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan
89. Universal Self Assessment Scheme An Appraisal
90. Tax Administration Reform An Appraisal
91. Labour Migration
92. Are we Fulfilling Food and Nutrition Demands of the Nation?
93. Agricultural Potential of Balochistan
94. Urban Transport Planning with Special Reference to Karachi and Lahore
95. Globalization Its Socio-economic Impact on Pakistan
96. Pakistans Trade Relations with Western Neighbouring Countries
97. Import of Gas through Pipeline: Challenges and Prospects
98. Medium Term Development Framework: Perspective and Prospects
99. Use of Alternative Energy for Diesel-Electric Transition on Pakistan Railways
100. The Role of Zakat System in the Process of Poverty Alleviation
101. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan Comparison of Regional Investment
Regimes
102. Cluster Development as a Means of Strengthening SMEs
103. NTBs and their Impact on Pakistans Export Performance
104. Transport Policy of Pakistan
105. ISO 9000, its Applicability to Public Sector
106. Privatization: Options for Pakistan Railways
107. Microfinance as a Poverty Alleviation Tool for Women
108. Food Security in Pakistan
109. Housing Problem in Pakistan Appraisal and Options
110. Economic Development in Pakistan
111. Livestock Its Importance and Contribution to Agriculture
112. Menace of Water Logging and Salinity
113. Role of Seed Industry in Agriculture Development in Pakistan
114. Role of Cotton Crop in Pakistan Economy
115. Role of Horticultural Crops and its Export Potential
116. Public Accounts Committee: Role, Functions and Limitations
117. Role of Woman in National Development
121. NFC Award: Perceptions of Smaller Provinces and Policy Options
122. 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
129. Comparative Study of Reforms in State Bank of Pakistan and Reserve Bank of India

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130. Pakistans 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 Globalization
133. 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 Pakistans 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 SMEs
141. Foreign Financial Assistance for Higher Education and its Implications
142. An analysis of Interest Free Banking Implications for Financial System in Pakistan
143. Energy Gap in Pakistan: Its Impact on Trade Competitiveness and Current Account Deficit
144. R&D and Innovation of Pakistans 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
Economies
148. Population Growth in Pakistan and its Negative/Positive Implications for Poverty
Reduction and Economic Development
149. Analysis of Public-Private Partnership in Health, Education, Agriculture, Livestock and
other Sectors of National Economy A Case Study of Pakistan
150. 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: Pakistans 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
156. Rural Urban Migration in Pakistan: A Cost-benefit Analysis in Comparison with the

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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
Pakistan
160. Industrial Diversification in Pakistan: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects
161. Live Stock Industry in Pakistan: Present Status and Future Prospects, Learning from East
Punjab and Gujrat
162. Population Growth: Its Implications for Economic Development in Pakistan
163. Universal Self-Assessment Scheme: An Analysis and Comparison with Regional Practices
164. Direct Taxation in Pakistan: A Plan for Growth, 2010-2020
165. Public Private Partnership in Pakistan: An Analysis and Comparison with Global Best
Practices

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 Pakistan
168. Pakistans Potential for Export-led Growth: Lessons Learned from ASEAN
169. Population Growth in Pakistan and its Negative/Positive Implications for Poverty
Reduction and Economic Development
170. Social Sector Development in Pakistan
171. A Big Leap in Islamic Mortgages in the West
172. Privatization of KESC: Opportunities and Threats
173. Importance of Human Resource in National Development in Pakistan
174. HRD in Textile Sector in Pakistan
175. Ecological Stability: Afforestation and Deforestation Practices in Pakistan
176. Smuggling: Its Magnitude and Impact on Pakistans Economy
177. Kalabagh Dam: Political, Economic or Regional Issue?
178. Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs): A Critical Appraisal
179. Insurance Business in Pakistan Perspectives and Prospects, Life, General, and Group
Insurance
180. Implementation of National Tourism Policy Problems and Solutions
181. Role of Engineering Development Board and Prospects for Development of Engineering
Industry including Tariff and Trade Matters
182. Health Tourism in Pakistan: A Comparison with Regional Experience
183. The Rising Cost of Transportation and its Impact on the Economy of Pakistan-Suggested
Way Forward
184. Pakistan and Anti-dumping Laws: Application and Consequences
185. A Critical Analysis of the Transport Sector in Pakistan and the Need for Formulating an
Implementable National Transport Policy
186. Gawadar Port and its Connectivity to Hinterland: Challenges for the Future
187. Mineral Policy of Pakistan: Management, Supply and Pricing Mechanism
188. Global Warming, and its Impact on Pakistans Agriculture
189. Micro Finance as a Poverty Alleviation Tool for Women
190. Privatization and Disinvestment: Issues in Pakistan
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191. Livestock Development: A Comparison of Pakistans Experience with the Indian
Experience
192. Transport Policy of Pakistan Is There a Need for One?
193. Technology Foresight for Pakistan
194. Regional Transportation Linkages of Pakistan Future Prospects for Trade
195. Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan Perspective of the Provinces and Policy Options
196. Wheat Pricing, Procurement and Storage Implications for Food Security
197. Agricultural Development: Farm Technology and Marketing
198. WTO Agreement on Agriculture: Implication for Pakistan
199. Doha Development Agenda: Implications for Pakistan
200. Managing Inflation and Growth in Pakistan
201. Foreign Assistance / Aid Does it Help to Achieve Economic Sustainability?
202. Financial Grievances of NWFP, Sindh and Balochistan: A Strategy for Sustainable
Resolution
203. Mass Transit System for Karachi: Future Prospects
204. Linkages Between Government Spending, Growth and Poverty in Rural Pakistan
205. Foreign Debt: How can Pakistan Eliminate, Manage or Reduce it?
206. The Curse of Cotton: Central Asias Destructive Monoculture
207. Trade in Horticulture in Pakistan: Potential and Challenges
208. Poverty and Recent Government Public Welfare Initiatives in Pakistan: A Cost-Benefit
Analysis
209. Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the current Energy Crisis
210. Poverty Alleviation: An Evaluation of Policy on Microfinance in Pakistan
211. The State of Technical and Vocational Training for Employment Generation in Pakistan: A
Critical Appraisal
212. Reducing the Cost of doing Business in Pakistan: Investment in the Transport
Infrastructure
213. A Critical Evaluation of State Banks Policy for Managing Foreign Exchange Reserves of
Pakistan
214. Stimulating Savings and Investment for Growth in Pakistan: Learning from the Chinese
Experience
215. A Critical Assessment of the Rental Power Initiatives of the Government of Pakistan: The
Cost of Bridging the Energy Gap
216. Implementation Strategy of Value Added Tax in Pakistan
217. Swat Operation, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and the Response of International
Community
218. Financial Bankruptcy of Pakistan Railways and PIA: Causes, Remedies and Future
Directions
219. Pakistans Tryst with Big Dams: Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward
220. Critical Analysis of Fiscal Policy from 2002 to 2009
221. 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
Works
224. Pursuing Public-Private-Partnership (PPP): Model for Development of Infrastructure

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225. A Critical Appraisal of PPRA Rules: Should Pakistan join WTO on Government
Procurement Agreement?
226. Role of Pakistani Expatriates in Economic Development of the Country
227. Critical Appraisal of Oil Pricing in Pakistan
228. Mass Urban Transportation System for Islamabad/ Rawalpindi: Need and Future Prospects
229. Does Policy of Corporate Farming Address Labour Absorption in Rural Areas?
230. Decline in Growth of Domestic Manufacturing Sector in Pakistan
231. Up-scaling of Microfinance for Micro and Small Enterprises: A Comparative Study of
Pakistan, Indonesia and Bangladesh
232. Role of Remittances in Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan
233. Impact of War on Terror on Tourism Industry in Pakistan
234. Collapse of Film Industry and its Impact on Economic Development in Pakistan
235. Child Trafficking in Pakistan: An Analysis of Social and Economic Aspects
236. Impact of Pak China FTA on Pakistans Domestic Manufacturing Sector
237. Can We Manage Power Crisis?: A Comparison of Public/Private Generation in Pakistan
238. Organic Farming in Pakistan: Challenges and Potential
239. Export Development: Supply Chain Management Issues in Pakistan
240. Pakistans 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 Pakistan
242. Strategy for Developing Knowledge Economy to Pursue Export-led Growth Model
243. Water Distribution Problems between the Punjab and Sindh: Causes and Remedies
244. Industrial Policy Formulation in Pakistan: An Evaluation of its Outcomes in the
Engineering Sector
245. Governments 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 Pakistan
248. Universal Self Assessment Scheme: Has it helped or hurt Tax Collection in Pakistan?
249. Pakistans Quest for Enhanced Market Access and its Implications on our Export Profile
250. Child Welfare and Child Labour in Pakistan: Implications on External Trade
251. China as an Economic Development Role Model: Lessons for Industrial Development in
Pakistan
252. Withholding Taxes in Pakistan and their Impact on National Economy
253. The Impact of Pakistans Preferential and Free Trade Agreements on the Economy, with
special focus on China
254. Pakistans Debt Management Experience: Options and Recommended Strategies
255. Energy Crisis and its Impact on Industrial Development in Pakistan: The Case of
Faisalabad
256. Tax to GDP Ratio in Pakistan: Problems and Prospects for Improvement
257. Livestock and Poverty Reduction Strategy: Lessons to be learned from India and China
258. Role of NGOs in Health Sector in National Development of Pakistan
259. Relationship between Labour Welfare and Labour Productivity in Pakistans Textile Sector
260. Software Development for Export: A Critical Appraisal of Policies and Implementation
Strategies
261. Governments Policy of Economic Revival: A Critical Analysis and Way Forward
262. Public Finance in Pakistan: Structural Issues and Reforms

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263. Human Development Issues of Pakistan in the Light of the latest HDI
264. Financial Mismanagement in Public Sector: Need for Structural Reform
265. Intellectual Property Rights: Implications for Development of Local Pharmaceutical Sector
in Pakistan
266. Human Resource Development in Service Sector in Pakistan: An Appraisal
267. Role of Multi-national Corporations in Pharmaceutical Sector: A Comparative Study of
Pakistan and India
268. Role of IFIs in Pakistans Economic Policy Formulation: The Case of IMF
269. Enhancing Pakistans Trade Diplomacy: Lessons from the ASEAN
270. Un-even Economic Growth in Pakistan: Critical Analysis and Way Forward
271. Pakistans Geo-economic Interests in Central Asia
272. Role of Regional Trade in Future Economic Growth, with Special Reference to SAFTA
273. Human Development: A National Strategy for Economic Growth in Pakistan
274. Structures for Food Security in Pakistan: Constraints and Potential
275. Expanding the Resource Base in Pakistan: The Case of RGST
276. Import Rationalization: Implications on Export-led Growth
277. Public-Private Partnership in Infrastructure Development: A Comparative Study of
Pakistan and India
278. Competing in Knowledge-based Global Economy: The Case of Pakistans Labour Force
279. The role of Service Sector in Economic Growth and its sustainability
280. SMEs and Clusters development in Pakistan
281. Population Growth: Its Implications for Socio-economic Development in Pakistan
282. Water as a Resource for Progress and Development of Pakistan
283. Aid vs. Trade: A Critical Analysis of Pakistans Needs in terms of Aid and Trade
284. Planning Commission of Pakistan in the Changing Paradigm of Development
285. Carbon Credit Opportunities for Pakistan: Targeting 5% of the Global Market
286. The International Halal Food Industry: Scope for Exports from Pakistan
287. Introduction of Mid-Term Development Framework in the Federal Budget: A Critical
Appraisal
288. Critical Analysis of Agriculture Sector in Pakistan, its Contribution to the Growth of GDP
and the Way Forward
289. Developing Strategies and Mechanisms for achieving MDGs beyond the Deadlines
290. From Economic Nationalism to Globalization: Lessons for Policymakers in Pakistan
291. An Analysis of Poverty Reduction Strategies and Recommendations for Pakistan
292. Trade Diplomacy and Strategy for Exports Growth of Pakistan
293. Enhancing Domestic Commerce in Pakistan: Constraints and Strategies
294. Service Delivery in the Agricultural Sector: An Appraisal
295. Human Development Issues of Pakistan in the light of Latest HDI
296. Sharing of Water Resources: Regional, National and Provincial Expectations
297. Trade-led Economic Growth in Pakistan: Myth or Reality?
298. Demographics and Economic Growth: Challenges and Opportunities
299. Agricultural Development: Farm/ Precision Technology and Marketing
300. Brain Drain from Pakistan Impedes Development of Knowledge Economy Causes,
Consequences and Policy Prescriptions
301. An Analysis of Pakistans Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act, 2005, and
Proposals for Improvement in Governance

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302. The Prospects of Further Industrialization in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis
303. Urban Planning in Pakistan: Failures in Infrastructure, Safety and Vibrant Cities
Development
304. Human Development: A National Strategy for Economic Growth in Pakistan
305. Governments 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 Measures
307. Trade Diplomacy in South Asia: Policy Options for Pakistan
308. Human Resource Development: Strategy for Building Knowledge Economy in Pakistan
309. Pakistani Stock Exchanges: Speculations and its Impact on Small Investors
310. Tourism Industry in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities
311. Software Development in Pakistan: A Comparison with Development in India
312. Is Interest Free Lending Feasible in the Microfinance Sector? A Comparison of
Akhuwwats Performance with other Conventional Microfinance Institutions
313. Domestic Commerce and Trade in Pakistan: Perspective, Prospects and Challenges
314. Indigenization of Automotive Sector in Pakistan: Performance and Future Prospects
315. Hybrid Seed, Technical Progress and Precision of Agriculture Experience of Pakistan and
Way Forward
316. Competing in Knowledge Based Global Economy: The Case for Pakistans Labour Force
317. Power Generation from Thar Coal through Gasification: Can this address the Issue of
Power Requirements of Pakistan?
318. Shale Gas! Prospects and Future for Pakistan
319. Role of Pakistani Expatriates in Economic Development of Pakistan
320. Horticulture in Pakistan: Trade Potential and the Way Forward
321. Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure Development: Case of Lahore-Sheikhupura
Express Way.
322. Present Agriculture Policy and its Impact on Agricultural Productivity
323. Gawadar Port: Failure or Success: A Case Study of Project Formulation and
Implementation
324. 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 Pakistan
328. A Critique of Withholding Tax in Pakistan
329. Government Borrowing from the SBP: An Analysis 2008-20013
330. Tax Amnesties Impact on Development of Tax Culture
331. Tax Audit System and its Effectiveness in increasing Tax Revenues
332. A Case Study of Privatization of Pakistan Steel Mill
333. IMF Conditionalities and Economic Development in Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal
334. Why most Development Projects are Revised Frequently A Critical Review
335. Contribution of Real Sectors to Government Exchequer: Challenges and Policy
Recommendations

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

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337. Rural Support Programs in Pakistan: A Comparison of two RSPs
338. Informal Economy in Pakistan: Threats, Challenges and Way Forward
339. Critical Analysis of Global Financial System and its Effect on Pakistan
340. A Critique on Governments Borrowings in the last Decade (2002-2013)
341. Economic Globalization and its Implications on Poverty in Pakistan
342. Energy Gap: Its Impact on GSP Plus Concession and Current Account Deficit
343. Application of Mortgage Law in Real Estate Sector in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis
344. 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 Stability
350. Harnessing of scarce water resources in Balochistan for increase in Agriculture Production.
351. Export of Software Potential in IT Industry A case of Pakistan
352. Infrastructure as driver of Economic Development.
353. Innovation and performance in agriculture most powerful tool for poverty reduction in
Pakistan
354. Declining Share of Large Scale Manufacturing in GDP: Reasons and Remedies
355. A Comparative Study of Regional Trade through Chahbahar and Pakistan
356. PakChina 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 Mobilization
361. The Challenge of Rising Income in-equality in Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal
362. Appraisal of Potentials of Livestock Sector for Achieving Vision 2025
363. The Challenge of Documenting Economy in Pakistan: Critical Analysis and Policy Option
364. Cell Phone Transfer of Money: Implications for Formal Banking System
365. Impact of Land Holdings on Agricultural Productivity
366. The Impact of Low Oil Prices on the Economy of Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal
367. Effectiveness of Financial Regulatory Authorities in Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal
368. An Evaluation of Investment in Real Estate Sector in Pakistan
369. Structure, Size and Importance of Social Economy in Pakistan: A Strategic Appraisal
370. Countering Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism: Prospects and Challenges

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATION

1. Strategic Leadership Training: Recommended Model

2. Weak Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Possible Remedies
3. Strategic Planning and Strategic Vision at the National Level

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4. Effective Training and Evaluation System in Civil Services
5. Managing Disasters: Are We Ready?
6. Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan
7. Can Access to Justice Programme help Resolve Problems of Judiciary in Pakistan?
8. Need for Reform in Higher Judiciary
9. Need for Reform in Lower Judiciary
10. Towards Performance Audit of the Civil Services
11. Separation of Audit and Accounts Pros and Cons
12. Institutional Reform in Pakistan Is It Donor Driven or Otherwise?
13. The Role of NGOs in Policy Formulation
14. Separation of Functions under Police Order 2002, with Reference to Punjab
15. Pakistan Police: Current Issues
16. Balochistan Major Issues and Concerns
17. The Machinery of Criminal Justice System in Pakistan and the Role of the Police
18. A Critical Appraisal of the Devolution of Powers to the District Level
19. Public Consultation and Good Governance
20. Civil Services Reforms A Road to Better Service Delivery
21. Behavioral Pattern in Administrators A Study in the Use of Power
22. Leadership Crisis in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
23. Change Management in Pakistan
24. The Role of Supreme Audit Institutions: Towards Effective Governance
25. Dispensation of Justice in the Income Tax Department and the Need for Reforms
26. Past, Present and Future of Pakistan Post Office
27. Community Policing: A Novel Way of Problem-solving Efforts
28. Risk Analysis Approach in Auditing
29. Role of Audit in the Process of Privatization
30. Sustainability of Rural Water Supply Schemes Role of Community Participation and
Policy Options
31. CCBs as Development Partners in the Local Government System Issues and Way
Forward
32. Regulatory Regime in Housing Sector A Critical Appraisal
33. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Punjab: Future Vision/Strategy
34. Making Services Work for People: A Critical Review of Civil Services Reforms in Pakistan
35. Re-inventing Government: A Critical Review of civil services reforms in Pakistan
36. Punjab Education Sector Reforms Program: Quality Improvement through Sector Wide
Approach
37. Access to Justice Programme An Evaluation
38. Effective Public Service in Pakistan
39. Role of Internal Controls in Improving Management
40. Emerging Role of Women as Better Managers
41. Prevailing Conditions in Pakistani Prisons and Scope for Reforms
42. Employee Training in Safety-Human Factor and Human Error
43. Public Support for Policing with reference to Britain and Pakistan
44. Crisis of Governance in Pakistan: Politics of Reforms and Institution Building
45. Punjab Police A Historic Perspective
46. Issues in Preventing Health Care: Appraisal of Existing Policy and Recommendations for

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47. Effective Service Delivery In the Context of Inter-relationship between the Attached
Departments and the Parent Ministries
48. How Efficiency of Public Sector can be Enhanced in the Existing Resources
49. The Capacity Building, a Tool of Good Management
51. Legislature Oversight and its Effectiveness in Pakistan
52. 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 Balochistan
56. Corporate Governance in Pakistan Application and Issues
57. 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 World
59. 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 Delivery
65. 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 Options
67. 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 Policies
71. Creation of a Service Culture: A Case for Pakistans Civil Services
72. Strengths and Weaknesses of Federal System of Pakistan and its Comparison with Other
Countries: Possible Remedies to Rectify the Grievances of Federating Units
73. 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
74. Edible Oil: Consumption Patterns, Supply Needs, and Production Options
75. The System of Administration in FATA: Strengths, Weaknesses and Change Management
Model
76. Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan

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77. Issues in Preventive Health Care: Appraisal of Existing Policy and Recommendations for
Future
78. Role of NGOs in Pakistan: Are they Filling A Vacuum or Promoting Foreign Agenda
79. Rural Support Programmes in Pakistan: Donors Agenda or Real Uplift
80. Medical Education in Pakistan: Problems, Prospects and Future Direction
81. Devolution Plan A Success or a Failure?
82. Importance of Strategic Leadership in Policy Making
83. Pakistans Film Industry Need for Revival
84. Folk Festivals of Punjab
85. The Declining Standard of Sports in Pakistan Ways and Means to Improve it
86. Higher Education in Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal of HECs Reform Policies
87. Public Vs Private Sector Healthcare: Cost and Quality Comparison
88. Corporate Governance in Pakistan: Concept, Application and Issues with Reference to PIA
89. Role of Internal Audit in Defence Services of Pakistan and Accountability
90. Overview of Primary Healthcare in Pakistan
91. Child Welfare in Pakistan Issues and Remedies
92. Relationship between NWFP and FATA with reference to Service Delivery
93. Implementable Policy choices for Educational Reforms in Pakistan: Learning from the
Experience of Eastern Europe
94. Open Air Policy and Development of Airports in the Private Sector in Pakistan Lessons
Learnt from Sialkot
95. Institutional Reforms in Pakistan: Is it Donordriven or Otherwise?
96. Civil Service Reforms in Philippines and Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis of Aims,
Objectives, and Outcomes
97. International Industrial Standards Compliance and their Impact on our Economy
98. 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 Pakistans Experience with the Indian
Experience
101. Developing a Service Culture A Study of Pakistans Civil Service
102. Effectiveness of Government in Implementing Health Policy Structures, Capabilities and
Service Delivery in Pakistan
103. Punjab Education Sector Reform: How to make it a Sustainable process?
104. Critical Analysis of the Institutional Mechanisms for Public Policy Formulation in Pakistan
105. Select English Print Media (Newspapers) and its Impact on Policy Making in Pakistan:
Pakistan-India Relations in the Decade of the 1990s
106. Technology and Quality Improvement in Industrial Sector of Pakistan: Issues, Prospects
and Goals
107. Financial Sector Reforms in Pakistan: A Critical Review
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 Disadvantages

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111. Weak Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Possible Remedies
112. Religious Extremism in Muslim and Non-Muslim Societies: A Comparative Study
113. Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Problems, Implications, and Solutions
114. Role of Electronic Media and the Impact of Investigative Journalism on Public Policy
Formulation in Pakistan
115. Strategies for Adherence to International Standards for Export Development by Pakistan
116. Local Government and Good Governance in Pakistan: Lessons from the Recent Past
117. Corporate Governance in Pakistan: The Case of Banking Sector
118. Technology Foresight for Pakistan: Need for Promotion of Scientific Education at
University Level
119. Institutional Mechanisms for Accountability in Pakistan: The Role of Public Accounts
Committee
120. Education, Social Change and its Implications for Public Policy Formulation in Pakistan
121. Role of Regulatory Regimes in Improving Governance
122. 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 Countries
124. Developing a Service Culture in Bureaucracy: A Comparative Study of Pakistani and Sri
Lankan Civil Services
125. 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 Government
127. The Culture of Bureaucracy in Pakistan and the Influence of Rent-seeking in the Process of
Governance
128. Challenges of Public Policy in evolving Socio-political Context of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
129. 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 Review
132. Higher Education Commission (HEC) and its Role in the development of Research in
Pakistan
133. Alternate Dispute Resolution System: Pakistans Experience
134. Moral and Religious Dimensions of Public Policy: Best Practices Model for Pakistan
135. Public Policy Imperatives and Implementation in Pakistan: Structural Shortfalls,
Implications and Responses
136. Legal and Capacity Issues in Negotiating Trade Agreements and their Implications for
Pakistan
137. Tax Administration Reforms: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
138. Effective Training and Evaluation System in Civil Services of Pakistan
139. Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan, with Special Reference to
Prosecution
140. Accountability and Good Governance in Pakistan: An Appraisal
141. Medical Education in Pakistan: Problems, Prospects and Future Direction
142. Working Ethos and Competence of Bureaucracy in Pakistan: Past, Present and Future
143. Devolution Plan in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis in Terms of Service Delivery

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144. Public Policy Imperatives and Implementation in Pakistan: The Case of Pakistan Steel
Mills Corporation
145. Strategic Management of Public Sector Enterprises in Pakistan: The Case of PIA
146. Community Policing in Pakistan: Learning from the Global Best Practices
147. Organized Crime in Pakistan: Implications for Peace and Response Measures
148. Enhancing Civil Service Efficiency in Pakistan: Problems and the Way Forward
149. Re-structuring Pakistans Civil Service to Improve Governance and Service Delivery
System
150. Crisis of Governance in Pakistan: Need for Reforms and Institution Buildings
151. The Role of Civil Society in Public Policy Formulation
152. 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 MNCs
155. Civil Services Capacity Building in Pakistan: A Tool for Good Management
156. Quality of Education in Private Sector Higher Educational Institutions: A Comparative
Analysis vis a vis Public Sector Institutions
157. Health Facilities for the Poor in Pakistan: Need for Reform
158. Analysis of Pay and Pension Commissions Report 2009
159. Labour Welfare in Pakistan: Policies, Strategies and Outcomes
160. Public Administration Reforms and Management Innovations: The Case of KPT
161. Weak Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Possible Remedies with reference to KPK
162. Issues in Preventive Health Care in Pakistan: Appraisal of Existing Policy and
Recommendations for Future
163. Role of Public Administration in Developmental States: The Case of Pakistan
164. Civil Services Reforms: A Road to Better Service Delivery in Pakistan
165. Leadership Crises and Governance in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
166. 18th Amendment: Effect on Education System in Pakistan:
A Critical Analysis
167. Resource Management: Policy options for Pakistan
168. Managing Natural Disasters: State of Readiness in Pakistan
169. Disability in Pakistan: Policies and Management Issues
170. Urban Transport Planning in Major Cities of Pakistan: The Case of Lahore
171. Requirement of Mass Transit system in major cities of Pakistan: Analysis and Way
Forward
172. Trafficking in Persons: Challenges and Policy Options for Pakistan
173. Promoting Gender Participation in Governance
174. Balochistan: Development Constraints in the Present Scenario
175. The Cooperatives System and its applicability in Pakistan
176. Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Pakistan: Fact or Fiction
177. Housing Problem in Pakistan: Appraisal and Options
178. Medical Practices in Pakistan, Current Status, Issues / Challenges and Need for Reform
179. Health Insurance in Pakistan: A Rhetoric or Reality?
180. Fostering the availability, quality and access to public services in Pakistan: An examination
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181. White-Collar Crime in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
182. Food Security Requirements in Pakistan: A Case of Corporate Farming
183. Devolution of Ministry of Health: Effect on Service Delivery in Pakistan
184. Textile Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities
185. IT in Service of a Transparent and Improved Bureaucracy
186. A Critical Appraisal of the Access to Justice Programme
187. The Patwar System and its Present Status: an Analysis in Public Service Delivery and Need
for Reform
188. Privatizing of PTCL: Cost-Benefits Analysis
189. Corruption in Bureaucracy and its Impact on Governance in Pakistan
190. Wither Away the Civil Service: Brain Drain, Ethical Decay or Capacity Issue?
191. Human Resource Development in Civil Services: The Case of Establishment Division
192. Water Conservation and its Efficient Use
193. Issues in Tertiary Healthcare System in Pakistan and the Way Forward
194. Role of Civil Servants in Resolving Social Conflicts: Traditions, Practices, and Trends
195. Housing for Civil Servants: A Comparison with Armed Forces
196. Civil Services Training as a Vehicle of Improved Governance in Pakistan
197. Critical Review of Natural Resource Management in Pakistan
198. Improving Governance in Pakistan: A Case for New Provinces
199. Human Resource Constraints in the Health Sector of Pakistan
200. Making Public Services Work for People: A Critical Review of Civil Services Reforms in
Pakistan
201. Cuban Health Care System: Learning Opportunities for Pakistan
202. Performance Evaluation System of Civil Servants: A Comparative Study of South Asia
203. Re-Structuring Pakistans Police as an Effective, Efficient and Result Oriented Service
204. The Problem of Local Government in Pakistan: Developing an Implementation Strategy
205. The Role of Private Sector in Higher Education and the Need for Reform
206. Necessity of Capacity Building of Civilian Government Employees: Issues and Challenges
207. The Role of Civil Society in Service Delivery in Pakistan and India
208. A Comparison of Public Service Delivery in Primary and Secondary Healthcare System in
Urban and Rural Areas of Pakistan
209. Strategic Leadership Training and Service Delivery: A Case of Senior Civil Servants of
Pakistan
210. Decentralization of Pakistans Health Sector: Impact on Performance and Service Delivery
211. Towards Performance Audit of the Civil Services
212. Continuity and Change in Public Policy: Space and Role of Civil Servants
213. A Critical Analysis of Development Authorities in Pakistan: Need for Reform
214. Training System of Civil Servants: A Case of Malaysia and Turkey and Lessons for
Pakistan
215. 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
217. Intellectual Property Rights Management in Pakistan
218. Civil Service of Pakistan: Career Planning, Job Satisfaction and Service Delivery
219. Civil Service Reforms in India and Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis of Aims, Objectives,
and Outcomes
220. Reforms in Higher Judiciary: Problems and Prospects

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221. Developing a Service Delivery Culture in Bureaucracy: A Comparative Study of Pakistani
and Bangladesh Civil Services
222. The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Policy Making Process: A Critical Appraisal
223. Civil Service Reforms and Core Competencies of the Civil Servants: An Analytical Review
of the Major Reforms
224. The Role of Public Private Partnership in Service Delivery: Case of Pakistan
225. 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 Pakistan
227. 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 Pakistan
229. Public Sector Budget Process Reforms and Good Governance An Analysis and Way
Forward
230. A Study of the Role of Labour Unions in PSEs: The Case of Pakistan Railways
231. Performance of a Civil Servant: Is it an Individual Trait or a Systemic Function, An Inquiry
into the Global Practices and Experience
232. Change Management and Innovation in Government Organizations: A Comparative Study
of Successful and Failed Cases
233. Re-structuring Pakistans Civil Service to Improve Governance and Service Delivery
System
234. Corruption in Public Institutions: Issues and Control Mechanism
235. Role of Health Care in Poverty Reduction in Pakistan
236. Public Policy Imperative and Implementations in Pakistan: Structural Shortfalls,
Implications and Responses
237. 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
Governance
239. Developing a Performance Oriented Culture in Government Functionaries: Impediments
and the Way Forward
240. FATA as Part of KP: Political and Governance Implications
241. How to harness Values, Beliefs and Attitudes for Efficient and Effective Policy
Formulation/Implementation in Pakistan
242. Public Sector Enterprises in Pakistan: Performance and Policy Options
243. 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 Pakistans Civil Bureaucracy
245. Targeted Poverty Reduction Programmes Performance Analysis of Benazir Income
Support Programme
246. Land Administration System in Pakistan: A Comparison with a Regional Country
247. Solid Waste Management System for Karachi and Prospects for Energy Generation
248. Public Transport in Major Cities (Lahore or Karachi): An Appraisal
249. An Assessment of Salient Feature of Education Sector Reform in Punjab
250. Administrative Arrangements between the GoP and GoAJK: An Analysis
251. An Assessment of Computerization in Audit & Accounts Department
252. Waste Management in Lahore City: A Critical Appraisal of Responsible Organizations
253. A Critical Analysis of Danish Schools in Quality of Education to Poor in selected Districts

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254. Electronic Voting in Pakistan: Prospects & Process
255. The National Cyber Security Policy in the Regional context of South Asia
256. Former Khairpur State (MIRs) Sindh: A Comparison of Administration with recent
Devolution Plan
257. Electrification of Pakistan Railways System: Prospects, Issues and Remedies
258. Deterioration of Pakistan Railways since last one Decade An Analysis
259. 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 Pakistan
262. Religious Harmony in Pakistan: Role of Pakistan Studies and Islamiyat Syllabus at
Secondary Level
263. Poppy Cultivation in Pakistan and Afghanistan: An Analysis
264. 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 Media
266. Health Implications of Excessive Cell Phone Usage and Installation of Cell Phone Towers
in Populated Areas of Pakistan
267. An Appraisal of Abolishing Death Penalty in Pakistan
268. Hudood Ordinance and Women Protection Bill: Lessons Learnt and Way Forward
269. The Culture of Performance Evaluation in Government and Service Delivery in Pakistan
270. A Critical Assessment of the Rental Power Initiatives of the Government of Pakistan for
addressing the energy crisis
271. Is there Sensationalism in Electronic Media?
272. Spurious Drugs: A Critical Analysis of Administrative Authorities in Pakistan
273. Energy efficient Pakistan: is it a dream?
274. Grant of MFN Status to India; A Critical Appraisal
275. Dropping sports standards in Pakistan? Medical, social or training problem.
276. A Critical Analysis of Housing Development by the Private Sector in Pakistan
277. Harnessing of scarce water resources in Balochistan for increase in Agriculture Production.
278. Code of Conduct and Morality in Pakistans 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 Worlds Best Practices
285. Role and Importance of Job Descriptions for Purpose of Performance Appraisal: A Case of
all Additional Secretaries in the Finance Division, Government of Pakistan
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?
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290. Critical Analysis of Unplanned Urbanization: A Case Study of Karachi and Lahore
291. A Case Study of NADRA: Lessons Learnt in Efficient Public Service Delivery and its
Adaptation in Health and Education Sectors for Efficient Service Delivery
292. Cyber Crimes in Pakistan and Need for Effective Legislation
293. 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
Appraisal
295. Empowering the Rural Women in Pakistan: Learning from the World Best Practices
296. Impact of Accountability Institutions and Good Governance in Pakistan: An Indepth
Analysis and Appraisal
297. Studying the Discipline of Disaster Management and Government Preparedness in the
Context of Natural and Manmade Calamities
298. External Reform in Pakistan: Prospects and Way Forward

SOCIO CULTURAL AND SOCIO-POLITICAL DYNAMICS

1. Social Change and its Implications for Public Policy Formulation

2. Threats to Internal Security: Policy Options for Pakistan
3. Post 9/11 Challenges for Pakistan: Domestic Challenges
4. Concept of Homeland Security Pakistan Perspective
5. Cyber Threat to Pakistan and Response Options
6. Role of Media in International Relations
7. Information Warfare, Its Impact on Pakistans National Security and Proposed Policy
Options
8. Dynamics of Pakistans Freedom Struggle: Impact on Post Independence Political
Landscape
9. Restructuring of the Political System of Pakistan to Achieve Political Stability
10. Restructuring of NWFP and the Future of Tribal Areas
11. Ethnic Diversity of Pakistan and the Case for a Larger Number of Provinces
12. Problems of the Democratic Process in Pakistan
13. Concept of Federation in Pakistan
14. The Quaid-iAzam A Study in Political Leadership
15. Human Rights as a Political Instrument
16. Rationale for setting up of the National Security Council in Pakistan
17. Nationalism and Nationalities in Pakistan
18. Fault lines in National Cohesion: Causes and Policy Options for Pakistan
19. Ethnicity, Sectarianism, Regional and Political Polarization in Pakistani Society and its
Effects on National Security
20. Internal Disharmony, Religious Extremism and Terrorism: Threat to Pakistan and Viable
Options
21. Government Strategy for Madrassa Reforms Options and Recommendations
22. Feudalism in Pakistan Myth or Reality?
23. Sectarianism and Religious Extremism Strategies to Control the Problem
24. Ethnic Conflicts and Problems of National Integration in India: Lessons for Pakistan
25. The Genesis and the Future of Islamic Resurgence or Political Islam: Myth or Reality

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26. Tableegh and Jihad in the Modern World
27. Challenges to Pakistans Islamic Identity in Post 9/11 Period
28. The Concept of Welfare State in Islam: Implementation in Pakistan
29. Socio-Political Problems of Globalization in Pakistan
30. National Integration: Current Status and Future Strategy
31. Jihadi Organizations in Pakistan and their Impact on Society
32. Combating Extremism in Pakistani Society
33. Challenges Facing the Muslim Ummah
34. Hisba Bill: Constitutionality and Implications for Centre-Province Relations
35. Child Labour in Pakistan
36. Allama Iqbal on Islam
37. Allama Iqbal as a Reformer
38. Allama Iqbal on Nationalism
39. Women in Pakistan: Social and Cultural Biases
40. Jihad: A Quranic Interpretation
41. Modern Interpretation of Islam and the Application of Ijtehad in Pakistan
42. Religion, A Way of Life: Understanding the Global Needs
43. Religion and Politics in Pakistan
44. Ijtihad and Taqleed Is Ijtihad Possible?
45. Repatriation of Afghan Refugees
46. Religious Extremism and its Implications
47. Evolution of Print Media in Balochistan
48. Social Sector Development in Pakistan Issues and Reforms
49. Sardari System in Balochistan
50. Human Rights in Islamic Perspective
51. Corruption in Public Sector: Its Causes and Remedies
52. Violence against Women A Societal Menace
53. 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 Literacy
56. Kalabagh Dam in Perspective
57. Human Trafficking Impact on Economy
58. Mainstreaming the Disabled: Policies and Programmes
59. Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Performance and Prospects
60. The Social Status of Women in Pakistan
61. Water Distribution Problems in Pakistan
62. Role of Cultural Factors in National Identity
63. Sectarianism and Religious Extremism - Analysis of the Role of Madrassas
64. Relevance of Munir Report (1953 Punjab Disturbances) for Todays Pakistan
65. The Peculiar Characteristics of Feudalism in Pakistan: Prospects for a Paradigm Shift
66. 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 Wars
70. Gender Issues : An Islamic Perspective vs Western Approach

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71. Importance of Technical and Vocational Training for Employment Generation in Pakistan
72. Pakistans Ethnic Volatility: Its Origins, and the Causes and Effects of Polarization on
National Unity
73. Religious Leadership and the Politics of Islamization in Pakistan
74. Militancy and Extremism in Pakistan: Causes and Cures
75. 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 Pakistan
77. Empowerment of rural women Policy Failure and Future Options for Pakistan: Lessons
to be Learned from Similar Economies/Societies
78. Devising a Social Security System for Pakistan: Learning from Global Experience
79. 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 Liberalism
81. 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
Pakistan
83. National Integration: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Choices: Lessons to be
Learned from Other Relevant Multi-cultural, Multi-ethnic States
84. Gender Bias in the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan
85. Judicial Activism: Effects on Democracy and Dispensation of Justice
86. Religious Militancy: Its Impact on Pakistans Internal and External Dynamics and Policy
Choices
87. Gender Factor in Pakistani Politics: Socio-Cultural Compulsions and Policy Imperatives
88. Treatment of Minorities in Pakistan: Constitutional Provisions, Practices, and Safeguards
89. Pakistans Political Culture: Its Genesis, Dynamics, and Role in Nation Building
90. Islam and Democracy: A Comparative Study of Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia
91. Community Policing: The Regional Experience as a Model for Impementability in Pakistan
92. Problems of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan
93. Evolution and Contribution of Print Media in Pakistan
94. Treatment of Minorities in Pakistan
95. Free but Responsible Media in Pakistan An Imperative
96. Comparative Study of Interfaith Harmony: State Initiatives and Public Practices
97. Media in Pakistan and India Which is Freer?
98. Formulation and Implementation of National Anti-Corruption Strategy
99. Taqlid or Ijtihad: Pakistans Choice
100. Dynamics of Pakistan Movement and its Impact on Centre-Provinces Relations in Pakistan
101. Quaid-i-Azams Vision of Pakistan: How Relevant and Useful Today?
102. Democratization and Economic Development: Pakistani Experience
103. Honour Killings in Pakistan: Whose Honour and Why? A Critical Appraisal of the
Recent Evidence of Karo-Kari Incidents
104. Religious Leadership in Politics of Pakistan: Goals, Strategies, and Achievements
105. 1973 Constitution and its Present State and Status: Is it Parliamentary Form of
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106. Reforming the Madrasa: Problems and Prospects
107. Contribution of Women in National Development
108. Treatment of Minorities in Pakistan: Constitutional Provisions, Practices and Safeguards
109. Ideology and Public Policy Formulation: Lessons from the Constitutional History of
Pakistan
110. Role of Media in National Cohesion
111. Emergence of FATA as a Geo-Political Fault Line of the World: Implications for Pakistan
and the Way Forward
112. Civil Society Opportunity or Challenge to Democracy in Pakistan: The Case of Lawyers
Movement
113. Ethnic Diversity of Pakistan and the Case for a Larger Number of Provinces
114. Pakistans Political Culture: Its Genesis, Dynamics, and Role in Nation Building
115. Fault Lines in National Cohesion: Causes and Policy Options for Pakistan
116. Political, Economic and Social Implications of the Crisis of Internally Displaced Persons
(IDPs) of Swat and FATA
117. Politics of Sectarianism and its Impact on Governance in Pakistan
118. Local Government Systems in Pakistan and Kenya: A Comparative Study
119. Role of Ideology in Foreign Policy: Pakistan as a Case Study
120. Creation of New Provinces in Pakistan: Implications for the Federation
121. The Surge in Baluch Nationalism: Genesis, Growth, and its Impact on National Harmony
122. The Role of Media in National Security and Integration in Pakistan
123. Media and Political Stability in Pakistan: Learning from the Experiences of India and Sri
Lanka
124. The Primacy of Party Politics and its Impact on Democratic Development in Pakistan: The
Case of Constitutional Amendments in the 1973 Constitution
125. 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. Womens Empowerment in Pakistan: Policies, Programs, and Obstacles
128. Political Parties and Political System in Pakistan: Do we need Reforms to Strengthen
Democracy?
129. Leadership Crises and Democracy in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
130. Objectives Resolution and its Impact on the Islamization Process in Pakistan
131. Critical Analysis of Contentious Issues of Fiscal Federalism and Provincial Autonomy in
Pakistan
132. Issues of National Integration in Pakistan: Concerns of Balochistan and Remedial
Measures
133. Social Change in Public Representation: An Analysis of National and Provincial
Assemblies Elections of 1997, 2002, and 2008
134. 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 Minority
136. Demand of New Provinces in Pakistan and its Implications for the Political System
137. Demand for Separate Hazara Province: Is it Cultural, Political or Reactive, and what is the
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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 Measures
146. Dynamics of Social Conflicts in Pakistan: Structures, Causes and Resolution Approaches
147. 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 India
150. 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 Pakistans Economy
153. Statehood in South Asia: Notions, Ground Realities and Way Forward
154. Problems and Prospects of Cultural Policy Formulation in Pakistan
155. The State of Federation of Pakistan before and after 18th Amendment: A Critical Analysis
156. Radicalization in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
157. Fault Lines in National Cohesion: Causes and Policy Options for Pakistan
158. Socio-cultural diversity in Pakistan: strength or pitfall?
159. Creation of new provinces: prospects, implications and response
160. Statehood in South Asia: Notions, Ground Realities and Way Forward
161. The State we need: secular or ideological?
162. Peace in Karachi: The Role of Political Parties
163. Civil-Military Nexus in Pakistan: Myth or Reality of Establishment
164. The Balochistan Crisis: A Historical Appraisal and the Way Forward
165. An Appraisal of the Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report: Lessons to be Learnt
166. Culture as a Source of National Cohesion in Pakistan: A Critical Appraisal
167. State, Society and Civil Servants: Interface, Obligations, and Conflicts
168. Role of Civil Servants in Constructing Political Identity of Pakistan
169. Civil Military Relationship: A Comparative Study of Developing Countries with Special
Reference to Pakistan
170. Socio-Cultural Dynamics and the Status of Minorities in Pakistan: A Case Study of
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171. Legislative Oversight and its Effectiveness in Pakistan
172. Population Crisis in Pakistan: The Changing Role of Provinces Post- 18th Amendment
173. Changing Paradigms of Politics and Impact on Civil Bureaucracy
174. Leadership Crisis in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
175. Religious Leadership and Political Development in Pakistan
176. 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
Measures
178. 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 Corruption
180. Census in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward
181. Ethnic Diversity of Pakistan Case for more Provinces
182. 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 Forward
184. Increasing Trend of Migration of Minorities from Pakistan Causes, Consequences and
Policy Prescriptions
185. White-Collar Crime in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies
186. Drug Regulation in Pakistan: Future Challenges
187. Food Price Inflation in Pakistan: Possible Remedies
188. Free, Fair and Transparent Elections: The Case of Election Commission of Pakistan
189. Role of Mass Transit System in Service Delivery: The Case of the Rapid Bus Transit
System Lahore
190. Urbanization in Pakistan: A Cost-benefit Analysis in Comparison with the Indian
Experience
191. Experience of Public-Private and Public-Community Partnership in Education: Analysis for
Future
192. Human Rights as a Political Instruments: Domestic and International Dimensions
193. Gender Factor Awareness in Pakistan: Socio-Cultural and Socio-Political Compulsions and
Policy Imperatives
194. How to Improve the Decline of Pakistans 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 Malaysia
196. 18th Amendment and the Right to Information: Would it Effectively Improve Transparency
in Functioning of Government Departments?
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 Society
201. Preventive Healthcare for Women/ Prenatal Care: A critical Analysis of the Role of Lady

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 Health Visitors
202. Child Labour and Child Welfare in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects
203. The Role of Election Commission of Pakistan and Superior Judiciary in Strengthening
Political System in Pakistan
204. The Peculiar Characteristics of Feudalism in Pakistan: Need for a Paradigm Shift?
205. Violence against Women a Societal Menace: Causes and Remedial Measures
206. Impact of Cyber Addiction on Social and Cultural Life in Pakistan
207. The Need for Social Security Nets and Policy Options in the Light of Demographic
Pressure Resource Constrains
208. Media Activism in Pakistan: Its Role in Enhancing National Cohesion and Integration
209. Socio-Economic Impact of Human Rights Violation in Pakistan: Effects on our Image
Abroad and the Way Forward
210. Quality of Education in Higher Educational Institutions: A Comparative Analysis of Public
Versus Private Institutions
211. Population and Pollution: Its Impact on our Way of Life
212. Has Polio Eradication Campaign been Successful? A Critical Analysis and the Way
Forward
213. Women in Pakistan: Social and Cultural Biases
214. 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 Forward
216. What is Pakistani Culture? Its Genesis, Dynamics and Role in Nation Building
217. 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 Reality
219. Recent Sectarian Massacres in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Remedies
220. Population Growth in Pakistan: Strength and Weaknesses Implications for National
Economy
221. Medical Education in Pakistan: A Comparison of Public and Private Institutes
222. 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?
224. An analysis of Pakistan Demographic Survey 2013 Education Sector
225. 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 &
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230. Karachi Situation Role of Political Parties.
231. Recent Cultural Festivals and Soft Image of Pakistan
232. A Critical Appraisal of Hamood-ur-Rehman Commission Report
233. Taqleed & Ijtehad: Pakistans Choices
234. Impact of 18th Amendment on Uniform Education in Pakistan
235. Comparative Analysis of Syllabus of Madrassa and Public Sector School Education
236. An Analysis of Privatization Policy of Pakistan and Recommended Option
237. Will LNG Import Substitute Piped Gas Import?
238. MDGs and Pakistans Literacy Scenario: Problems and Way Forward.
239. Establishment of Military Courts: Critical Analysis of Civil Military Relations in Political
and Constitutional Paradigm
240. Critical Appraisal of the Concept of More Provinces vis--vis National Harmony and
Security in Pakistan
241. Demographic Spread of Pakistan: An Asset or a Challenge
242. Impacts of Political Instability, Poor Governance and Corruption on the Life of Citizens: A
Case Study of Pakistan
243. Why Pakistan is not yet Polio Free?
244. Pakistani Media: National Reconstruction, Political Stability and National Security
245. A Critical Study of Nexus between Ethnicity, Religious Extremism, Terrorism,
Talibanization and Extortion Mafia
246. Pakistans Youth Bulge: A Critical Analysis of Technical Training vs Formal Education
247. 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 Pakistan
2. Iranian Quest for Nuclear Capability and Implications for Pakistan
3. Pakistans Nuclear Doctrine
4. Menace of Narcotics Traffic in Pakistan and its Impact on Internal Security
5. White-Collar Crime in Pakistan: Cause and Remedies
6. Where does Pakistans Main External Threat Emanate from? How can we Counter that
Threat?
7. Role of Media in National Security
8. Pakistans Compulsion of Having Special Status Territories Like Tribal Areas: Its
Implications for a Uniform System of Rule of Law and Law & Order
9. Recurring Patterns in Internal Security Threats to Pakistan Options for Action
10. Contribution of Media towards National Cohesion in Pakistan: Policy and Regulating
Choices
11. Militancy and Extremism in FATA: Implication for Pakistans Internal Security and
Stability
12. Role of Media in National Security in Pakistan
13. Dialogue with the Militants in FATA: A Strategic Failure?
14. Water Disputes Potential Threat for Pakistan
15. Emergence of Non-State Actors in Pakistan: Challenges for International Security

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16. Emergence of Militant Non-State Actors in Pakistan: Challenges to Internal Security
17. 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 Pakistan
19. Critical Analysis of Afghanistan Situation: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan and
Recommended Options
20. National Security of Pakistan Today: Strategic Challenges and Policy Responses
21. Fencing Pakistans Western Borders: Viability and Implications
22. 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 Perspective
24. Pakistans National Security in Changed Environment: Demands, Incompatibilities and
Way Forward
25. Internal Security and States Response in Pakistan: Myth, Viability and Implications
26. The US-Pakistan Alliance Post- 9/11: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan
27. Sense of Deprivation: Threats and Prospects of Disorder and General Uprising in Pakistan
28. Pakistan-Iran Security Irritants: A Case Study of Jundallah
29. Ungoverned spaces in Pakistan: character, dynamics, implications and response
30. 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 India
32. US/ISAF Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Impact on Regional Security
33. Pakistans Youth Population as an Element of National Power
34. Sri Lankas Efforts for countering terrorism: Way forward and lessons for Pakistan
35. Impact of internal conflicts on strategic stability in South Asia
36. Emergence of Non-State Actors in Pakistan Challenge for Internal Security
37. Cyber Crime as a Threat to Pakistan and Responsive Options
38. Sectarianism in Gilgit Baltistan: Trends, Consequences and Impact on National Security
39. The Causes of Religious Extremism in Pakistan: Remedies and Way Forward
40. Religious Extremism in Muslim and Non-Muslim Societies: A Comparative Studies
41. Madrasa as an Institution: Past, Present and its Role in Future in Pakistan
42. Military Interventions: Compulsions and their Implications for Stability and Rule of Law in
Pakistan
43. Tribal Areas of Pakistan: Policy Options in the Light of History and Emerging Dynamics
44. 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 Solutions
47. Religious Intolerance and Extremism: Effects on Pakistani Society and Future Prospects
48. Revitalization of NACTA. Issues, Challenges and Way Forward
49. Approaches to Countering Terrorism in Pakistan: Options and Challenges
50. Pros and Cons of Negotiating with TTP A Critical Appraisal

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51. Homeland Security in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis
52. The Fundamentalists and the new Islamists: Efforts to stay on Islamic Agenda
53. Dialogues with Militants: (Taliban) Possibilities of Success, Impact, and Future Prospects
54. A Critique of Abbotabad Commission Report
55. Pakistan: a compromised state?
56. Plight of victims families in terrorist attack? Police, army and public.
57. National Security: A proposed strategic plan to meet the existing challenges of Internal
Security
58. De-weaponisation of Society: Need for Secure & Stable Pakistan
59. 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 Pakistan
63. 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 Environment
3. Water Supply and Sanitation Strategies in Pakistan with Special Emphasis on
Environmental Protection
4. 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 Prospects
7. Environmental Impact of Coal-Based Power Generation in Pakistan: Learning from the
Chinese Experience
8. Disasters and International Cooperation: Pakistans Earthquake of October 2005
9. Economic and Environmental Impact of Coal-based Power Generation in Pakistan
10. The Challenges of Policy Development and Implementation in the field of Environment
after the 18th Amendment
11. Water Management Strategy for Pakistan
12. Environmental Impact of Coal-Based Power Generation in Pakistan: Learning from Chinese
Experience
13. Increased Water Storage in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward
14. 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 Solutions

16. A Critical Analysis of Environment Protection Agencies their role and Efficacy
17. Impact of Deforestation on climate and environment in Pakistan

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