PRIME ThinkTank
Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME Institute) is a public policy research organization, a think tank, dedicated to the ideals of liberty, and limited government, free markets and development. Our Mission is to increase understanding of public policy based on these principles. We are fiercely independent, and non-partisan, with distinguished scholars from across Pakistan. PRIME Institute was founded in January 2013 with the vision of ‘Open, Free and Prosperous Pakistan.’ Over the years, through its research, conferences, and communication, PRIME has played a lead role in national debates on economic growth, public debt, tax reforms, trade policy, and information technology.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In this podcast, Rizwan Rawji, an economic expert and philanthropist, presents the blueprint for economic transformation in Pakistan— the 'PRIMES Charter of Economy.' Tune in for an enlightening discussion based on his presentation at the Third Pakistan Prosperity Forum on November 27, 2023, in Islamabad.
The charter can be accessed by following the link: https://primeinstitute.org/prime-charter-of-economy/
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In this podcast, Fawad Hasan Fawad, the Federal Minister for Privatization, talks about the public sector reform in Pakistan. He shares the challenges and opportunities of this complex process, and why it needs adaptability. He also discusses how state-owned enterprises are a financial drain on the government, and what principles and criteria should shape the reform agenda. This podcast is based on his speech at the third Pakistan Prosperity Forum on 27th November 2023 in Islamabad.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
This podcast features Dr. Nadia Tahir, an academic and researcher. She discusses the challenges and alternatives of government downsizing in Pakistan, examining how government size affects public services and economic growth, and drawing comparisons with other developing countries. This podcast is based on her presentation at the Third Pakistan Prosperity Forum on November 27, 2023, in Islamabad.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
PRIME published its quarterly economic report, "PRIME Plus Jan 23," which included a section on "Pillars of Economic Prosperity and Macroeconomic Indicators." The following webinar was hosted by Executive Director PRIME Ali Salman, Senior Research Economist PIDE Dr. Mahmood Khalid, and Research Economist PRIME Tuaha Adil. Listen to learn about the pillars that experts believe can contribute to economic growth. The goal of this webinar was to provide a briefing on a report.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
In this solo-podcast by PRIME's Executive Director, Ali Salman explains what factors are involved in the sugar-conundrum that the farmers, industrialists and consumers experience every year. The podcast gives reasons of this periodic sugar shortage, as well as marks a way out of this problem. Tune in to listen to the bite-sized information podcast!
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
This podcast is about new taxes levied by the government in budget fiscal year 2023. The podcast also highlights the problems associated with the new taxes and possible negative externalities. In the end an alternative solution is proposed to broaden the tax net in a fair and transparent manner.
Recorded by Ali Salman, Executive Director, PRIME.
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
In this podcast, Research Economist Tuaha Adil explains the implications of current political instability that is happening in the country. While explaining PRIME's third quarterly economic report, he mentioned the need to cut government spending.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
کیا نیۓ بجٹ میں پیش کیے گۓ احداف قابلِ حصول ہیں؟
جانیۓ پرائم پوڈکاسٹ کی نئ قسط میں۔
میزبان: سارا جاوید
مہمان: طاحہ عادل
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
سری لنکا کی اکونومی کیوں دیوالیہ ہوئی؟
کیا پاکستان کی اکونومی بھی وہی صورت اختیار کر رہی ہے؟
!جانئے طاحہ عادل کی زبانی
Host: Sarah Javaid
Guest: Tuaha Adil
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
س1: کیا ساڈھے 10 بلین ڈالر کے فارن ریزرو اور 6 بلین کی ماہانہ درامدات کے ساتھ پاکستان اپنی معیشت چلا سکتا ہے ؟
س2: کیا پاکستان کو آی ایم ایف کی فیول سبسڈی پر رکھی گئی شرائط منظور کر لینی چاہئں؟
س3: کیا پاکستان کی معیشت آی ایم ایف کے پروگرام کے بغیر چلائی جا سکتی ہے؟
یہ سب جانئے ماہر معاشیات علی سلمان کی زبانی
Guest: Ali SalmanHost: Sarah Javed
PRIME Podcast is an Urdu discussion platform where we discuss economic ideas based on Newspaper Articles of Economic experts
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
پاکستان میں زراعت کس حد تک معیشت میں اپنا کردار ادا کرتی ہے؟
زیتون کی کاشت کیلئے پاکستان کس حد تک موزوں ہے؟ تیونیسیا کس طرح زیتون کی کاشت کرتا ہے ؟
حکومتیں کس حد تک زیتون کی کاشت میں سنجیدہ رہی ہیں ؟
پاکستان کی زراعت میں کیا مسائل ہیں اور ان کا کیا ممکنہ حل ہے ؟
یہ سب جانئے ماہرِ معاشیات علی سلمان کی زبانی
This Podcast discusses about the Olive Cultivation in Pakistan. The discussion revolves around Ali Salman's Article.
Guest: Ali SalmanHost: Afzal Khan
Prime Podcast with Ali Salman is an Urdu discussion platform where we discuss the economic ideas based on Newspaper Articles of Economic Experts.