The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Macro Policy Lab recently hosted the “Fixing Fiscal Policy” Round Table Conference in Islamabad. The event addressed the persistent challenge of fiscal indiscipline in Pakistan and sought to chart a visionary path for the nation’s fiscal policy. Distinguished participants included senior economists, researchers, and fiscal experts from various institutions across the country, such as the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, P&D Baluchistan, QAU, SZABIST, the US Embassy, ADTMA, P&D Punjab, IIUI, NUST, and COMSATS.
In his introductory remarks, Dr. Nasir Iqbal, Associate Prof. and Chief of Macro-Policy Lab, PIDE said that the Round Table Conference, “Fixing Fiscal Policy,” aims to unite policymakers and thought leaders to foster collaboration and develop local solutions in the fiscal framework of Pakistan.