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103RD NMC
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GLOBAL POLICIES AND FOREIGN RELATIONS
Presence of NATO Forces in Afghanistan: Implication for Pakistan
50 Years of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: An Appraisal
Pakistan’s Kashmir Policy: Prospects for a Paradigm Shift
Evolving Geo-Political Global Environment and Pakistan
Pakistan’s Relations with the West After 9/11
Pakistan’sRelations with India: Problems and Prospects
US-Pakistan Relations: Looking Beyond The War Against Terror
Dynamics of Indo-Pak Nuclear Deterrence
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Pakistan’s Security
Reshaping the Foreign Policy of Pakistan
US Doctrine of Pre-emption and Unilateralism: Implications for Pakistan
International Terrorism and Religious Extremism: Implications for the States of South and South East Asia
The US-Pakistan Alliance – Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan
Indo-Israeli Nexus: Implications for Pakistan
The Future of US-Iranian Relations and Its Likely Impact on Pakistan
China as an Emerging Power
Prospects of Pakistan’s Relations with Israel
Pakistan’s Image Problem
Expansion of the European Union: Implications for Pakistan
US Counter Terrorist Strategy: Breeding or Eradicating Terrorism
US presence in Central Asia – Impact on Regional Security
Pakistan’s Relations with China
SAARC – Problems and Prospects
SAARC vs. The European Union: Lessons to be Learned
The Future of the Freedom Struggle in Kashmir
Pakistan’s Relations with the Muslim Block: Need for Paradigm Shift
Pakistan’s Security and the Kashmir Issue: Reassessing Policy Options
Prospects for Peace and Stability in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Policy Towards Afghanistan: Recommended Options
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Kashmir Liberation Movement
Recent Developments in Indo-Pak Relations – A Step Towards the Solution of Kashmir Issue?
International Wars: Private Profit of the Military Equipment Manufacturers, Technological Enterprises, Oil Companies, Transporters, and Security Providers
Baglihar Dam: Issues and Problems
Kishnganga River Diversion Project – Impact on Pakistan
Unity in the Islamic World – Reality or a Pipe Dream
Greater Middle East: Implications for Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah
Possible Measure to Make the United Nations Relevant
Arabs VS Israel: New Emerging Scenario
The World as a Village: Learning to Live Together
South Asian Free Trade Agreement During the Next 20 years
Pakistan’s Relations with the United States – An Unequal Partnership
ECO and Pakistan
Palestine – History and Prospects of Existence as an Independent State
Pakistan’s decision of joining the US War against Terrorism and its Implications
Kashmir Issue: the Role of UN and International Community
Pakistan’s Geo-economic Interests in Central Asia
Constitutional Development in Afghanistan
Nuclear Issue in Iran and its Impact
Pakistan-India Relations – Lack of Trust
SAARC – Leading Nowhere
The Coming Global Oil Crisis
The Invasion, Occupation and Future of Iraq
US Pakistan Relations: Terrorism, Democracy and Possible Economic Opportunities
Gwadar: Pakistan’s Goals and Strategic Implication for Iran, China and USA
The Genesis of Jihad in International Politics
Pakistan’s Role in War against Terrorism – Its Impact on Economic Growth
Fall of the Ottoman Empire: Causes and Effects
9/11 Commission Report: Implications for Pakistan
Identity Crisis: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Policy
Alternate Dispute Resolution System – Pakistan Experience
Defence Policy of Pakistan
Internal and External Threats to the Security of Pakistan, Policy of Enlightened Moderation and its Implications for Pakistan and its Security
The Durand Line as a Border: Its history, its Reinforcement by Fencing, and the Socio-political Consequences thereof
The Challenge of National Identity in Pakistan: From Muslim Nationalism to Pakistani Nationalism
Pakistan’s Role in the Global ‘War on Terrorism’ and International Response: Policy Options for the Government
US Policy in Iraq: Implications of Continuance or Withdrawal
Is the UN another League of Nations? The Cause for its Failure, Options for Improvement and Fulfillment of its Charter Obligations
The Muslim Ummah Today: Is it a Victim of Western Prejudice or the Cause of it?
Track-II Diplomacy: Part of the Problem or Solution?
Expansion of China: Access to Gwadar & Myanmar - Implications for Pakistan
Sharing of Water Resources: Regional, National and Provincial Expectations
China’s Plans to Access South Asia’s Oceans: Its impact on Pakistan’s Strategic Options
Pakistan’s Relations with Russia, in the Context of Wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Programme: Its Implications for Regional Neighbours and International Stakeholders
Global War on Terror and its Impact on National Harmony
Kashmir Dispute and an Assessment and Evaluation of the Current Formulas for its Resolution
Media, Political Stability, and National Security: Learning from the Media Experience in India and Sri Lanka
China as a Strategic Partner or an Emerging Economic Threat to Pakistan
US Counter - Terrorism Strategy: Impact on Pakistan’s Internal and External Dynamics and Policy Choices
Pakistani Diaspora and the Image of Pakistan Abroad
China as an Emerging Power and its Relations with Pakistan
Pakistan’s Image Problem
Indo-US Agreement 123: Challenges for Pakistan’s Diplomacy
Iranian Quest for Nuclear Capability and Implications for Pakistan
Should Pakistan Recognize Israel? Options and Implications
Is UN another League of Nations? What Reforms can make it Successful?
Pak-US Relations: Costs and Benefits of an Unequal Partnership
Think Tanks in the West: Their Role in Policy-making and Impact on Pakistan
Pakistan’s Decision of Joining the US ‘War on Terrorism’: Its Cost and Benefits
US, NATO, and the ‘War on Terrorism’: The Region’s New Security Landscape
US Doctrine of Pre-emption and Unilateralism: Implications for Pakistan
US-Pakistan Relations: Looking Beyond The War on Terror
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Pakistan’s Security
Indo-US Strategic Relations: Implications for Pakistan
Pakistan’s Policy towards Russia
Pakistan’s Decision of Joining the US War against Terrorism and its Implications
The Relationship between Pakistan and China
US Counter-terrorism Strategy: Problems and Prospects for Success in the Region
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Programme: Its Implications for Regional Neighbours and International Stakeholders
Indo-US Agreement 123: Challenges for Pakistan’s Diplomacy
Is the UN another League of Nations?: Shortcomings, Options for Improvement, and the Way of the Future
America’s War on Terrorism in Afghanistan: Genesis, Escalation and its Implications for Pakistan
From Most Allied to Most Sanctioned to Major Non-NATO Ally: A Critical Review of the Evolution of US Foreign Policy towards Pakistan
Track-II Diplomacy and the Prospects for the Resolution of Kashmir Dispute
The Muslim Ummah Today: Is it a Victim of Western Prejudice or the Cause of it?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): Its Role, Relevance and Importance for Pakistan
Pakistan and Afghanistan: Are they Conjoined Twins in International Politics?
The Concept of ‘Homeland Security’ : Can the US Model be adopted in Pakistan?
Pakistan-Iran Relations post-9/11: Problems and Prospects for the Future
Pakistan-India Relations in the Context of Water Issues: Options for Pakistan
Pakistan-India Peace Process: Myth or Reality?
Sino-India Relations: Implications for Pakistan
Pakistan, India, and the Afghan Crisis: Is there a Way Forward?
Ethnic Unrest in Western China and its Implications for the Future of Pakistan - China Friendship
Diplomacy as a Tool for Trade Development: Role of Foreign Missions of Pakistan
Pakistan and Post-Taliban Afghanistan: The Karzai Factor
Pakistan’s ‘Look East’ Policy: How Important is ASEAN and What Needs to be Done About It?
Pakistan’s Relations with the United States: An Appraisal of Economic Assistance to Pakistan since 9/11
Impact of Human Rights Violations on Pakistan’s Image Abroad
From Political Diplomacy to Trade Diplomacy: Redefining the Role of Foreign Missions of Pakistan
Constitutional and Political Implications of the 18th & 19th Amendments
Impact of Religiosity on Voting Behavior in Pakistan during the last three General Elections
Gwadar: Pakistan’s Goals and Strategic Implications for Iran
Effect of Sino-India Relationship on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy
Interfaith Wars in South Asia: Scenarios and Response
Indo-Pakistan Dialogue Process on Kashmir, 2000-2008: An Analysis
Iran’s Alleged Nuclear Weapons Program and its Implications for the Region
Emerging Spectrum of UN Peace Keeping and Role of Pakistan
Transnational Organized Crime Networks in Pakistan’s Neighbourhood: Genesis, Sprawl, Implications
Pakistan-Iran Relations after the Iranian Revolution
Expansion of Pakistan’s Economic Relations with SAARC Countries
US as a Factor in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations
India’s Attempt for a Permanent United Nation Security Council Seat: Implications for Pakistan and its other Neighbours
Cross- border relations: A case study of Xingiang- Gilgit Baltistan
Emerging Spectrum of UN Peace keeping and role of Pakistan
Violations of Indus Waters Treaty: Implications for Pakistan
The Future of US-Iranian Relations and its Likely Impact on Pakistan
Indus Water Treaty needs to be Revisited to avoid a Future Water War between India and Pakistan
SAARC Vs. The European Union: Lessons to be Learned for Pakistan
Indo-US Relations since 9/11 and its Impact on Pakistan
Internal Wars and Deterrence Nexus: A Comparative Study of Russia, China and Pakistan
Pak-China FTA and its Impact on Pakistan’s SME Sector
National Security of Pakistan Today: Strategic Challenges and Policy Reforms
Opening of Pakistan India Trade: Prospects and Fears
US-Pakistan Trade Relations: Problems and Prospects
Arab Spring and its Implications for Muslim World
Pakistani Diaspora and the Image of Pakistan Abroad
Pakistan and the Commonwealth: An Appraisal of Economic Gains and Missed Opportunities
Access of Gwadar to China: International Response and Implications for Pakistan
Future of European Union and its Implications for Pakistan
Pakistan–Iran Security Irritants: A Critical Analysis and Policy Recommendations
Iran’s Nuclear Program: The US Response and Policy Options for Pakistan
Prospects of Territorial & Water Disputes Resolution in the Context of Current Indo-Pakistan Relations
Fencing Pakistan’s Western Borders: Viability and Implications
Indian and foreign intervention in Balochistan: can a new Bangladesh be in the making? How can the sliding situation be prevented?
CanPak-China Trade Corridor bring about a big economic political, social and cultural metamorphosis?
Indo Pak Free Trade:Would Pakistan gain or loose. Should Pakistan go for it at all given the precarious situation at LoC?
Pakistan – Afghanistan Economic Relations after 2014
Pak-China Relationship: An Unequal Partnership?
Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: Challenges and Prospects
Prospects and Challenges for Pakistan to join ASEAN as Full Member
Pakistan – Russia Relations in the Changing Paradigm: Options and Future Challenges
Recognition of Israel? Real time implications and threats.
Indian and Foreign Interventions in Balochistan: Myth or Reality and Policy Options
US- Pak Changing Alliances – Challenges & Opportunities for Pakistan
Need to Revisit Pak-Afghan Relations: An In-depth Analysis.
Public and Private Health Care in Pakistan: a Critical Comparative Appraisal
Critical Study of the Examples of Successful Regionalism to Improve Indo-Pakistan Relations
India’s Security Council Membership: Prospects and Implication for Pakistan
Has U.S. Policy Actually Spread Terrorism Rather than Contain it? Will it Get Better or Worse? Why and How?
A Critical Appraisal of FTAs with China and Malaysia
Rise and Profile of BJP and Narendra Modi Government in India: Impact on Pak-India Relations and Policy Option for Pakistan
US-India Strategic Partnership: Implications and Recommendations for Pakistan
To what Extent have Western Politics and Ideals Influenced China?
ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Defence Expenditure and Economic Growth: Towards a Balanced
Strategy Energy Security Challenges of Pakistan and Response Strategies
IT Education in Pakistan – Problems and Prospects
Communication Infrastructure Development in Pakistan
China as an Economic Development Role Model: Lessons for Pakistan
Gas Pipeline from CARs or Iran to India: A Cost-Benefits Analysis and Policy Options for Pakistan
Water Management Strategy for Pakistan
Improving Irrigated Agriculture: Recommended Options
Water as a Resource for Progress and Development of Pakistan
Conversion of Power Projects from Furnace Oil to Gas: Recommended Strategy
Role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) – A Critical Appraisal
Economic and Environmental Impact of Coal-based Power Generation in Pakistan
Role of IFIs in Pakistan’s Economic Policy Formulation
Government’s Policy of Economic Revival: A Critical Analysis
Role of Pakistani Expatriates in the Economic Development of the Country
Prospects of Future Industrial Policy of Pakistan
Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Pakistan: Fact or Fiction
Indus Waters Treaty – 1960: A Critical Appraisal
Prospects for E-Commerce in Pakistan
Human Resource Development as a National Strategy
Dynamics of the Underground Economy in Pakistan
How to Compete in Today’s Knowledge-based Global Economy
Privatization and the Performance of the Privatized Industrial Sector
Gwadar Port – A Promising Future
Strategy to Maximize Productive Employment
Water Storage, Management, and Distribution in Pakistan
Expansion of Pakistan’s Economic Relations with Neighboring States
Role and Functions of the Regulatory Authorities in Pakistan
Role of MNCs in the Economic Development of Pakistan
Role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan’s Development
Agricultural Potential of Pakistan
Equitable Distribution of Wealth and National Security
Countering Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism: Prospects and Challenges
Role of Transport Sector in Economic Development – Present Status and Suggested Remedies
Expanding the Resource Base in Pakistan
Education System in Pakistan: Future Challenges
Corruption: An Impediment to Rapid Economic Development
Pakistan’s Population as an Element of National Power
Privatizing of PTCL: Cost-Benefits Analysis
The Investment Challenge for Pakistan
NFC Award: A Bone of Contention or a Recipe for National Cohesion
Rural Women and Economic Activity in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Economy: Critical Issues
WTO and Pakistan: Compliance and Constraints
Trade Diplomacy and Strategy for Export Growth
Balochistan – Development Constraints
Politics of Poverty, A Threat to Security: A Pakistani Perspective
Primary Education in Pakistan
Financial Management in Public Sector
Privatization of KESC: Opportunities and Threats
Development of Non-traditional Sources of Energy in Pakistan
Power Requirements of Pakistan During the Next 20 Years
Rural Electrification: Solutions within the Resource Constraints
Hydroelectric Power Development within the Resource Constraints
Un-employment as an Indicator of Economic Backwardness
Indigenization of Automotive Sector in Pakistan: Myth or Reality
Reforms in the Indirect Tax Regime
Smuggling: Its Impact on Pakistan’s Economy
A Brief History of Direct Taxes in India and Pakistan
Problems of Direct Taxation in Pakistan
The Future of Islamic Banking in Pakistan
Public Finance in Pakistan – Structural Issues and Reforms
Provincial Taxation – Issues and Reforms
Enforcement Issues: A Futuristic View of the Role of Pakistan Customs
Deforestation in Pakistan
Scope for Change of Tax on Business Activities of Tribal Areas
Implications of Market Economy in Pakistan
Introduction of Mid-Term Budget Framework in the Federal Budget: A Critical Appraisal
A Critical Analysis of Stages of Preparation of the Federal Budget in Pakistan
Role of Health Care in Poverty Reduction in Pakistan
Trade Diplomacy: How to Harness its Potential for Pakistan
Review of Government’s Policy for early short-term Employment of FreshEngineering Graduates and Role of Engineering Council
Role of Engineering Development Board and Prospects for Development of Engineering Industry including Tariff and Trade matters
Protection to Local EngineeringIndustry against Imports of Engineering Goods resulting in Enhancement and Strengthening Engineering Base in Pakistan
Renewable Energies – Prospects in Pakistan
Tax to GDP Ratio in Pakistan – Strategy for Improvement
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
The Investment Climate in Pakistan
Dynamics of Pakistan’s Economy
Pakistan’s Economy in Perspective
Customs Valuation System in Pakistan: Shifting from BDV System to GATT Code of Valuation
The Role of Zakat in Poverty Reduction
WTO – Implications for Pakistan
Mineral Potential of Offshore and Coastal Areas of Pakistan
Industrialization in NWFP: Prospects and Implementation
Mineral Resources of Balochistan – An Appraisal
NFC Award from Balochistan’s Perspective
Issues in Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan
Universal Self Assessment Scheme – An Appraisal
Tax Administration Reform – An Appraisal
Labour Migration
Are we Fulfilling Food and Nutrition Demands of the Nation?
Agricultural Potential of Balochistan
Urban Transport Planning with Special Reference to Karachi and Lahore
Globalization – Its Socio-economic Impact on Pakistan
Pakistan’s Trade Relations with Western Neighbouring Countries
Import of Gas through Pipeline: Challenges and Prospects
Medium Term Development Framework: Perspective and Prospects
Use of Alternative Energy for Diesel-Electric Transition on Pakistan Railways
The Role of Zakat System in the Process of Poverty Alleviation
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan – Comparison of Regional Investment Regimes
Cluster Development as a Means of Strengthening SMEs
NTBs and their Impact on Pakistan’s Export Performance
Transport Policy of Pakistan
ISO – 9000, its Applicability to Public Sector
Privatization: Options for Pakistan Railways
Microfinance as a Poverty Alleviation Tool for Women
Food Security in Pakistan
Housing Problem in Pakistan – Appraisal and Options
Economic Development in Pakistan
Livestock – Its Importance and Contribution to Agriculture
Menace of Water Logging and Salinity
Role of Seed Industry in Agriculture Development in Pakistan
Role of Cotton Crop in Pakistan Economy
Role of Horticultural Crops and its Export Potential
Public Accounts Committee: Role, Functions and Limitations
Role of Woman in National Development