Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, as Chancellor, chaired the 18th meeting of the Senate of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Friday, where the Institute unveiled its comprehensive three-year strategic roadmap aimed at transforming into a globally recognized think tank.
\nWelcoming the newly constituted Senate, Vice Chancellor Dr. Nadeem Javaid outlined a forward-looking agenda focused on strengthening research capacity, expanding policy impact, modernizing academic programs, accelerating digital transformation, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring financial sustainability.
\n\u201cWe are shaping a future-ready PIDE\u2014one that leads with relevance, research, and results,\u201d he noted, said a press release.
\nA key highlight was the proposed overhaul of the Institute\u2019s salary structure to attract and retain top talent.
\nMinister Iqbal directed benchmarking against leading institutions like IBA and LUMS and tasked a committee, to be chaired by Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, with designing a competitive and sustainable compensation framework.
\nIn line with its academic renewal, PIDE announced the launch of domain-specific 8 new research centers and set a target of increasing research output by 3 times high-quality publications over five years.
\nThe minister urged PIDE scholars to move beyond conventional paradigms and inject bold, realistic perspectives into development discourse\u2014especially in redefining rural development through diversified economic opportunities, not just agriculture.
\nTo bridge research with policy, a new academic program in Public Policy and Governance was introduced: PhD candidates who complete coursework will be attached to government ministries for hands-on public policy training under
\nwork-study program.
\nMinister Iqbal also proposed initiating semester exchange programs with international universities to enhance student exposure.
\nReinforcing PIDE\u2019s accountability framework, the Senate resolved to conduct an institutional performance review every year. Additionally, a committee will be formed to craft and seek Senate approval for priority research themes aligned with national needs.
\n\u201cThe time for incremental change is over. We need exponential thinking,\u201d said Minister Iqbal. \u201cPIDE must lead by identifying strategic opportunities in global supply chains where Pakistan can gain a competitive edge.\u201d
\nSenate members actively shared ideas to ensure PIDE remains adaptive, visionary, and responsive to Pakistan\u2019s evolving development landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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