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ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP):The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Tuesday organized an extensive briefing session for the probationers of the 48th Specialized Training Program (STP) of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), aiming at to familiarize young civil servants with PIDE’s evolving role as a national think tank, research hub and policy-advisory institution.
The PIDE management welcomed the probationers and delivered a comprehensive presentation on PIDE’s legacy, achievements, and national contributions. Since its establishment in 1957, PIDE has emerged as Pakistan’s top-ranked economic research institute and is consistently recognized among the leading think tanks in Asia.
Registrar PIDE, Dr Nasir Iqbal, congratulated the probationers and emphasized the importance of their role in shaping Pakistan’s administrative future, said a press release.
The probationers were briefed on PIDE’s core services as a policy-oriented research institute working across taxation, public finance, governance, climate resilience, education and economic reforms. As the advisory arm of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, PIDE provides technical analysis, policy evaluation, and reform guidance to support national decision-making.
Dr Nasir Iqbal highlighted the gap between citizens and an outdated administrative system, urging new PAS officers to lead the shift toward modern, technology-enabled governance. He emphasized the need to replace manual, fragmented processes with AI-driven, data-integrated, citizen-centered service delivery.
Under the current leadership, participants were introduced to the Institutional Development Strategy 2025–2030, which envisions PIDE as a more dynamic and integrated institution.
The strategy is built on five pillars—research, engagement, academia, counsel, and hub—with a focus on expanding academic programs, strengthening data systems, enhancing policy engagement, and deepening collaboration with government agencies.
Dr Shujaat Farooq, Dean of Research, presented PIDE’s research outcomes and highlighted the Vice Chancellor’s vision for the next five years. He explained how PIDE has significantly reformed its research ecosystem over the past year and briefed the probationers on specialized research centers focusing on macroeconomics, governance, digital economy, agriculture, climate change, and regulatory analysis.