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Welcome to the
Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC)
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( Institute of National Capability in Applied Economics )
University of Karachi
Prof. Dr. Ehsan Rashid
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Founder Director of
Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC)
University of Karachi
New
Annual International Conference 2025-2026
New
PJAE: Call for Papers
New
Pakistan Journal of Applied Economics: Volume#35, Issue No#2 (PJAE Current Issue)
Activities at the AERC
SEMINAR
“Promoting Inclusive Growth in the Middle East by IMF”
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A TALK ON
“Mounting Challenges, Decisive Times Middle East and Central Asia”
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INAUGURATION
of
SDG Research & Resource Centre
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A PANEL DISCUSSION
“Policy Choices During Economic Crises and Beyond”
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SEMINAR
“The State of Pakistan’s Economy and Federal Budget 2023-24”
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GUEST SPEAKER SESSION
Taha Saleem
(
Deputy Commissioner Karachi)
“Governing Karachi: Case Study of District Central”
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A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
For Economic Policy Reforms in Pakistan
“Reforms for a Brighter Future:Time to Decide”
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GUEST SPEAKER SESSION
Dr. Naeem uz Zafar
(Chief Statistician Pakistan Bureau of Statistics)
“Digitalization of Population Census”
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FIRST POSTER PRESENTATION
Organized by AERC
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YOUNG ECONOMIST CONFERENCE
“Sustainable Development Goals”
Organized by AERC
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WORKSHOP
“Pakistan: Fisheries Value Chain Assessment for its Improvement”
Organized by AERC
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BOOK LAUNCH
Prof. Dr. Abdul Waheed
“Econometrics Application with EViews”
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SEMINAR
“BRIDGING THE GAP: Data Visualization for Effective Policy-Exploring Tools and Technologies”
M. Mubashir Mukhtar
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PHILOSOPHY COURSE SERIES
“Divine Economics & Multidisciplinary Social Sciences”
Dr. Nisar Hussain Hamdani
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WEBINAR
“Building Resilience and Fostering Sustainable Growth”
IMF Resident Representative in Pakistan Ms. Esther Perez Ruiz
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LECTURE SESSION
By
Dr. Faisal Sultan
“Sharia’h Compliant Trade and Financing Course”
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MAS/Mphil & PhD Orientation 2024-25
at AERC Auditorium
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WORKSHOP
“Preparation of Citizen Budget or Participatory budgeting for the Next Financial Year 2024-25”
Mr. M. Afzal Channa
(Director-ERU,Finance Department Govt. of Sindh)
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WORKSHOP
“Youth Universities Network on SDG’s (YOUNGs)”
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AERC ALUMNI
“AERC Alumni Meet Dinner 2024”
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SEMINAR
“Charter of Economy for Sindh”
By
Dr. Kaiser Bengali
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A BOOK TALK ON
“Development Pathways”
By
Dr. Ishrat Husain”
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SEMINAR
“INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT: THE PATH TO ECONOMY PROSPERITY” BUDGET 2024” In Collaboration between
AERC
and
UMMAT FORUM
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SEMINAR & WORKSHOP
“Sustainable Development & Climate Change Impacts-Nexus” and “Imperatives of Road to Climate Action & Resilience to Pakistan” By
Prof. Dr. Samina Khalil
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MAS/Mphil Orientation
Fall Programme 2024-25
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SIGNING OF MOU
Between AERC and Ataleeq Foundation
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A TALK ON
“World’s Lucrative Economies” By
Mr. Tahir Jamal
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SEMINAR/DISCUSSION
“The Challenges and Solutions regarding the Country’s Energy crisis”
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SEMINAR
“Breaking the Debt Cycle: Exploring Viable Solutions”
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SEMINAR
“The role of leadership in shaping the economy”
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SIGNING OF MOU
Between AERC and Meezan Bank Limited
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Tribute to
Prof. Dr. Hafiz A. Pasha
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GUEST SPEAKER SESSION
Dr. Asad Shahzad
(HoD Institute of Business Management)
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BOOK LAUNCH
“Quantitative Research Methods” By
Prof. Dr. Abdul Waheed
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POSTER PRESENTATION
Organized by AERC
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024-25
Organized by AERC
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SEMINAR
Preparation of Citizens Budget FY 2025-26
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SEMINAR
Promoting the Culture of Integrity – Nation’s Collective Responsibility,” organized by the National Accountability Bureau (Karachi)
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BOOK LAUNCH
AERC hosts launch of Brig (R) Tariq Khalil’s book “Blood & Toil”
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025-26
organized by AERC on 11th & 12th Feb 2026
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Welcome to the AERC
The Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC), University of Karachi, was established in 1973. The major functions of the Centre are policy oriented Core/academic Research, Contract Research for clients, post-graduate teaching and providing advisory services to the government. The Centre undertakes research on issues in applied economics with a focus on urban and regional economics, agriculture economics, human resource development,public finance, poverty, health and nutrition, industrial economics, trade, environment and gender issues.Research is based on primary data collection carried out by AERC through surveys and analysis of secondary data from published sources. With subsequent growth of the Centre, its activities have broadened to include advance training of economists from all parts of Pakistan.
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Latest News
PJAE Volume 35 No.2 has been published
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Policy Brief
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Handing Over and Taking Over of Directorship of AERC
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Director's Message:
Prof. Dr. Nooreen Mujahid
Director
Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC)
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
92-21- 99261541 – 43
92-21- 99261547 – 49
Direct contact to director:
92-21-99261546
director@aerc.edu.pk
Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC), University of Karachi, is a unique research institute devoted to imparting post graduate level education on one hand and conducting, supporting and encouraging academic and policy oriented research in applied economics and related disciplines on the other. We are performing research on various topics. We publish academic journal, research reports, opinion pieces, and newsletters to the public, and we also seek to exchange opinions with people from various fields through conferences, seminars, and workshops.
As Director of the AERC, I envision our Institute as part of a vital strategy to invest in emerging research fields in applied economics and social sciences that may defy today’s traditional academic classification …
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MoU Signing Ceremony
MoU signing ceremony between Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi and SDG’s Support Unit Sindh UNDP
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