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Seminar on Budget Insight 2026-27

The Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi, organized the seminar on Budget Insight 2026-27 on Monday, June 29th 2026, at the Rangoonwala Conference Hall, AERC University of Karachi. The […]

AERC International Conference 2025-26

The Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi organized a two-day long International Conference on “Sustainable and Resilient Pakistan in a Changing Global Order” at the AERC’s Rangoonwala Conference Hall […]

AERC hosts launch of Brig (R) Tariq Khalil’s book “Blood & Toil” at AERC Auditorium – University of Karachi

AERC hosts launch of Brig (R) Tariq Khalil’s book “Blood & Toil” at Rangoonwala Conference Hall, Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi held on Friday, January 30th, 2026 at […]

Prof. Dr. Nooreen Mujahid, Director AERC, participated as a speaker at the prestigious seminar titled “Promoting the Culture of Integrity – Nation’s Collective Responsibility,” organized by the National Accountability Bureau (Karachi) on 10th December 2025 at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi

The Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC), University of Karachi, is pleased to share that Prof. Dr. Nooreen Mujahid, Director AERC, participated as a speaker at the prestigious seminar titled “Promoting […]

Seminar on “Preparation of Citizens Budget FY 2025-26” at AERC Auditorium – University of Karachi

Seminar on “Preparation of Citizens Budget FY 2025-26” at Rangoonwala Conference Hall, Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi held on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.    

International Conference 2024-25 at AERC

The Applied Economics Research Centre, organized a two-day long International Conference on “Shaping the Economic Future of the Country: Trends and Insights for Tomorrow” at the AERC Auditorium on February […]

Poster Presentation organized by AERC

The Poster Presentation held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Applied Economics Research Center. This exciting event showcases the hard work and dedication of our students and offers an […]

Book Launch of Prof. Dr. Abdul Waheed “Quantitative Research Methods” at AERC Auditorium – University of Karachi

Guest Speaker Session by Dr. Asad Shahzad (Assistant Professor & HoD Institute of Business Management), organized by AERC on Tuesday, January 07, 2024.

In a guest speaker session, organized by AERC, Dr. Asad Shahz (Assistant Professor & HoD Institute of Business Management), elaborated his perspective concerning about the Some Key Ideas of Adam […]

Lifetime Achievement Award: Tribute to Prof. Dr. Hafiz A. Pasha

Applied Economics Research Centre is pleased to pay tribute to Prof. Dr. Hafiz A. Pasha, in appreciation of outstanding contribution, dedication and excellent services in the AERC.    

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF URBANISATION AND GROWTH IN PAKISTAN: A New Demographic and Geo-Strategic Analysis at District Level

Yasir Zada Khan* and Saima Sarwar**

IMPACT OF FDI, ENERGY AND IMPORTS ON TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY IN HIGH AND MIDDLE INCOME ECONOMIES

Muhammad SHAFIQ-UR-REHMAN* and Mohammed NISHAT**

EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF PASS THROUGH OF EXCHANGE RATE AND ITS VOLATILITY TO INFLATION IN SELECTED EMERGING ECONOMIES

Mehak EJAZ* and Qadeer KHALID**

THE IMPACT OF CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS ON THE LENDING ABILITY OF BANKS IN PAKISTAN

Talha Ahmed SIDDIQUI*, Syed Faizan IFTIKHAR** and Khurram IFTIKHAR***

Signing of MoU between AERC and Meezan Bank Limited

Applied Economics Research Centre is pleased to announce the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meezan Bank Limited. The MoU promises mutual benefits for AERC, a renowned research institute […]

EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF PASS THROUGH OF EXCHANGE RATE AND ITS VOLATILITY TO INFLATION IN SELECTED EMERGING ECONOMIES

Mehak EJAZ* and Qadeer KHALID**

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF URBANISATION AND GROWTH IN PAKISTAN: A New Demographic and Geo-Strategic Analysis at District Level

Yasir Zada Khan* and Saima Sarwar**

IMPACT OF FDI, ENERGY AND IMPORTS ON TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY IN HIGH AND MIDDLE INCOME ECONOMIES

Muhammad SHAFIQ-UR-REHMAN* and Mohammed NISHAT**

The role of leadership in shaping the economy, were held at the AERC on August 22, 2024. 

Applied Economics Research Center, University of Karachi arranged a seminar on: The role of leadership in shaping the economy, at the AERC Rangoonwala Conference Hall, on August 22, 2024.   […]

Breaking the debt cycle: Exploring viable solutions, were held at the AERC on August 21, 2024. 

Applied Economics Research Center, University of Karachi arranged a seminar on Breaking the debt cycle: Exploring viable solutions, at the AERC Rangoonwala Conference Hall, on August 21, 2024.    

Media Breifing on Pakistan’s Energy Crisis and IPPs: How Overbilling Impacts Quality of Life and Pathways to Solutions, were held at the AERC on August 01. 

Applied Economics Research Center, University of Karachi in collaboration with Ataleeq Foundation arranged a discussion on the challenges and solutions regarding the Country’s Energy crisis at the AERC Rangoonwala Conference […]

The Talk on the topic of “World’s Lucrative Economies” by Mr. Tahir Jamal, were held at the AERC on July 25. 

The Talk by Mr. Tahir Jamal on the topic of “World’s Lucrative Economies”, were held at the AERC, University of Karachi, on July 25, 2024.    

Signing of MoU between AERC and Ataleeq Foundation

Applied Economics Research Centre is pleased to announce the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ataleeq Foundation. The MoU promises mutual benefits for AERC, a renowned research institute of […]

Orientation Ceremony of MAS/MPhil Fall Programme 2024-25 at AERC

Orientation Ceremony of MAS/MPhil & PhD Programme 2024-25 at AERC Copy

The Seminar / Talk on the topic of “Sustainable Development and Climate Change Impacts – Nexus:  Synergies and Trade-Offs” and Workshop on, “Imperatives of Road to Climate Action and Resilience to Pakistan” by Prof. Dr. Samina Khalil for research students, were held at the AERC on June 25 and June 27, 2024 respectively. 

The seminar / talk by Prof. Dr. Samina Khalil on the topic of ‘Sustainable Development and Climate Change Impacts – Nexus:  Synergies and Trade-Offs and Workshop on, ` Imperatives of […]

SEMINAR ON “INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT: THE PATH TO ECONOMY PROSPERITY” BUDGET 2024 IN COLLABORATION BETWEEN AERC AND UMMAT FORUM ON MAY 29, 2024 Copy

SEMINAR ON “INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT: THE PATH TO ECONOMY PROSPERITY” BUDGET 2024 IN COLLABORATION BETWEEN AERC AND UMMAT FORUM ON MAY 29, 2024

A Book Talk on Development Pathways by Dr. Ishrat Husain

Seminar on Charter of Economy for Sindh by Dr. Kaiser Bengali 19th April 2024

Glimpses of Yesterday’s talk on “Charter of Economy for Sindh”    

AERC Alumni Meet Dinner 8th March 2024

A few glimpses from the AERC Alumni Meet Dinner 2024    

Workshop on Youth Universities Network on SDG’s (YOUNGs) at AERC 26-02-2024

Workshop on Preparation of Citizen Budget or Participatory budgeting for the Next Financial Year 2024-25

Orientation Ceremony of MAS/MPhil & PhD Programme 2024-25 at AERC

Certificate in Sharia’h Compliant Trade and Financing Course by DR. FAISAL SULTAN at AL-SADIQ (A.S.) INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC BANKING, FINANCE & TAKAFUL

The IMF Resident Representative in Pakistan Ms. Esther Perez Ruiz from Washington D.C. will virtually present the key findings of their flagship publication, the Regional Economic Outlook “Building Resilience and Fostering Sustainable Growth.”

Philosophy Course Series of Divine Economics and Multidisciplinary Social Sciences by DR. NISAR HUSSAIN HAMDANI

Seminar on : “BRIDGING THE GAP : Data Visualization for Effective Policy -Exploring Tools and Technologies” by MUHAMMD MUBASHIR MUKHTAR

Book Launch of Prof. Dr. Waheed “Economertics Application with Eviews” at AERC Auditorium -University of Karachi

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Workshop on “Pakistan: Fisheries Value Chain Assessment for its Improvement” by AERC

Applied Economics Research Centre, organized a Workshop on “Pakistan: Fisheries Value Chain Assessment for its Improvement”. The workshop marks the completion of a project, funded by the World Bank. The […]

YOUNG ECONOMIST CONFERENCE on Sustainable Development Goals 2023

Congratulations to the AERC team for successful execution of the Young Economist Conference. The AERC team has done a wonderful job in coordinating various academic events, such as the poster […]

Poster Presentation organized by AERC

The very first Poster Seminar at the Applied Economics Research Center. This exciting event showcases the hard work and dedication of our students and offers an opportunity for you to […]

Guest Speaker Session by Dr. Naeem uz Zafar (Sitara-i-Imtiaz) Chief Statistician, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), organized by AERC

It was a privilege to have Dr. Naeem uz Zafar, the Chief Statistician of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), for an informative session on the topic of “Population census: Issues, […]

Roundtable Discussion for Economic Policy Reforms in Pakistan :”Reforms for a Brighter Future: Time to Decide”

A roundtable discussion held on August 29, 2023, at the University of Karachi, jointly organized by the Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC) World Bank and Pakistan Institute of Development Economics […]

Guest Speaker Session by Deputy Commissioner District Central, Mr. Taha Saleem, organized by AERC

In a guest speaker session, organized by AERC, Deputy Commissioner District Central, Mr. Taha Saleem elaborated his perspective concerning the involvement of Civil administration in urban development. He emphasized the […]

Seminar on “The State of Pakistan’s Economy and Fedearal Budget 2023-24”

Fiscal and monetary policies are in contradiction with each other which has negative implications for achieving the macroeconomic and fiscal targets presented by the government in the Federal Budget 2023-24. […]

A Panel Discussion on :”Policy Choices During Economic Crises and Beyond”

CONFLICT BETWEEN POLITICAL ELITES, EXTERNAL IMBALACES AND CORRUPTION A ROOT CAUSE OF ECONOMIC CRISIS Conflict between political elites, external debt burden and corruption is identified as the main reasons of […]

Inauguration SDG Research & Resource Centre at AERC University of Karachi

Director AERC, Prof. Dr. Nooreen Mujahid, at the inauguration ceremony of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Research and Resource Centre, at the AERC. The SDGs are a universal call to […]

TALK on the: Mounting Challenges, Decisive Times Middle East and Central Asia- December 08, 2022 Copy

Department of Economics, University of Karachi in collaboration with Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC) hosted International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Resident Represented, Ms. Esther Perez Ruiz, on 8th December, 2022 at […]

TALK on the: Mounting Challenges, Decisive Times Middle East and Central Asia- December 08, 2022

Department of Economics, University of Karachi in collaboration with Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC) hosted International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Resident Represented, Ms. Esther Perez Ruiz, on 8th December, 2022 at […]

A Seminar entitled “Promoting Inclusive Growth In The Middle East and North Africa: Challenges and Opportunities in a – Pandemic World” by IMF 17th March 2023

AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF PAKISTAN’S INTRA-INDUSTRY TRADE POTENTIAL

Authors: Mudassar RASHID*, Javeria SARWAR**, Muhammad Abeer FAROOQ***

A talk on the book “AGENTS OF CHANGE”

Nadeem Hussain IBA Had an amazing time interacting with the graduate students and faculty members of the Applied Economics Research Centre here in Karachi. Talked about our book Agents of […]

Seminar on, Accountability; A Measuring Instrument Leading to Economic and Social Development By Mr. Zahir Shah, Deputy Chairman NAB Pakistan.

Applied Economics Research Center (AERC), University of Karachi Invited lecture/Seminar on, Accountability; A Measuring Instrument Leading to Economic and Social Development By Mr. Zahir Shah, Deputy Chairman NAB Pakistan. Mr. […]

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