Panels

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LIST OF PANELS
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1

Opening Plenary: Sustainable Development in the Emerging World Dis|Order – Session Organiser: Ms Romila Qamar and Mr Mashhood Urfi, SDPI
87

2

Geopolitics of Tariff Wars through U.S. Protectionism and the EU's Emerging Role – Session Organisers: Ms Saleha Qureshi and Dr Khalid Waleed, SDPI
175

3

Anticipating Tomorrow: Forging Pakistan’s National Strategy for Proactive Disaster Risk Reduction – Session Organisers: Dr Shafqat Munir Ahmad, Mr Muhammad Awais Umar, Mr Ali Rehmat and Ms Ramsha Mehboob Khan, SDPI
101

4

Telecom and the Digital Future of Pakistan: Artificial Intelligence, Connectivity, and the Frontiers of Development – Session Organisers: Mr Ali Aamer and Ms Romila Qamar, SDPI
59

5

South Asian Coalition for Improved Nutrition (SACIN): Transforming Food Systems through Fiscal and Trade Policies Reforms - Session Organisers: Ms Dua Mobeen & Ms Khansa Naeem, SDPI
53

6

Development Beyond 2030: Rethinking Global Priorities in an Age of Disruption - Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Naeem & Mr Ebadat Ur Rehman Babar, SDPI
106

7

Digital Currencies in Pakistan: Making Sense of Policy Positions, Consequences and Future Trajectory – Session Organisers: Dr Sajid Amin Javed, Mr Abdullah Khalid & Mr Muhammad Umar Ayaz, SDPI
23

8

Strengthening the Role of Parliament in Public Debt Management in Pakistan – Session Organisers: Dr Sajid Amin, Javed, Ms Aqsa Naveed & Mr Muhammad Sameer, SDPI
18

9

Financing Sustainable Development in the Emerging World Dis|Order - Session Organisers: Dr Kashif Salik & Mr Yahya Gulraiz, SDPI
46

10

Tobacco Control and Sustainable Development: Strengthening Laws and Enforcement - Session Organisers: Syed Wasif Ali Naqvi & Dr Waseem Iftikhar Janjua, SDPI
25

11

Rewiring Economic and Fiscal Planning for Climate Prosperity – Session Organisers: Engr. Ubaid ur Rehman Zia, Dr Khalid Waleed, Ms Nismah Rizwan & Ms Saira Adnan, SDPI
37

12

Pakistan's Coal to Clean Transition: Opportunities and Challenges - Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Babar, Engr. Ubaid ur Rehman Zia and Saira Adnan, SDPI
33

13

Contours of Change: New Voices in Sustainable Development- Session Organiser: SDC Unit, SDPI
97

14

South Asia in a Changing World - Session Organisers: Dr Sajid Amin Javed & Ms Sadia Satti, SDPI | Mr A. Imran Shauket, JOBS-DC Inc.
24

15

Annual State of Renewable Energy 2025: Regional Trends and Development Pathways - Session Organisers: Dr Khalid Waleed, Engr. Ubaid ur Rehman Zia, Mr Sarim Zia & Ms Saira Adnan, SDPI
18

16

16th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES)

17

Ninth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on Sustainable Development: “Transformative, Equitable, Innovative and Coordinated Actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a Sustainable Future for AlI”

18

Greening the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): China’s Central Role in South-South Renewable Energy Transitions - Session Organisers: Engr. Ubaid ur Rehman Zia, Dr Khalid Waleed & Ms Saira Adnan, SDPI
23

19

Investing in Girls’ Education in the Emerging World Dis|Order: Solutions and Reforms for Pakistan - Session Organisers: Dr Kashif Salik and Mr Yahya Gulraiz, SDPI
54

20

Accelerating Green Industrialisation: Policy Pathways, Opportunities and Challenges - Session Organisers: Ms Saleha Qureshi, Dr Khalid Waleed & Engr. Ubaid ur Rehman Zia, SDPI
14

21

Fostering Anticipatory Action to Climatic and Socioeconomic Risks at Sub-national Scales in the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region - Session Organisers: Dr Shafqat Munir Ahmad, Mr Muhammad Awais Umar, Ms Ramsha Mehboob Khan & Mr Ali Rehmat, SDPI
14

22

Tariff Turbulence: Policy Options for Global Trade Governance – Session Organisers: Dr Sajid Amin Javed, Ms Romila Qamar and Ms Sahar Basharat, SDPI
23

23

The Economy of Green Skills in Pakistan: Building a Future-Ready Workforce – Session Organisers: Dr Razia Safdar and Ms Khadija Hasan, SDPI
10

24

Alternative Finance Strategy – Closing the Fiscal Gap for Sustainable Development – Session Organisers: Dr Razia Safdar and Ms Khadija Hasan, SDPI
12

25

Inclusive Growth for Shared Prosperity – Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Naeem & Mr Umar Farooq, SDPI
22

26

Strategic Framework for Living Wage Implementation in Pakistan: Economic Rationale and Policy Pathways – Session Organisers: Engr. Ahad Nazir & Ms Maheen Rehan, SDPI
4

27

Circular Economy in South Asia – Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Naeem & Mr Umar Farooq, SDPI
9

28

Just Transition and Circular Economy: Integrating the Informal Sector in South Asia – Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Naeem & Mr Umar Farooq, SDPI
8

29

Fortify Pakistan: Compliance, SMEs and Consumer Trust – Session Organisers: Dr Kashif Salik & Mr Yahya Gulraiz, SDPI
33

30

Designing the Transition to a Circular Economy in South Asia – Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Naeem & Mr Umar Farooq, SDPI
3

31

Mobilising Finance for a Circular, Climate-Resilient South Asia: Blended Finance, Regional Funds & Private Capital – Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Naeem & Mr Umar Farooq, SDPI
17

32

Advancing SDG 7 in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: Climate-Resilient Renewable Energy, Regional Cooperation and Pathway – Session Organisers: SDC Unit and Energy Unit, SDPI
16

33

Moving Beyond GDP: Towards Inclusive Wealth – Session Organisers: Ms Saleha Qureshi, Dr Khalid Waleed & Ms Sadia Satti, SDPI
8

34

From Baku to Belem: The Road Ahead for Pakistan's Climate Finance Architecture – Session Organisers: Ms Saleha Qureshi & Dr Khalid Waleed, SDPI
10

35

Circular Economy and Food Systems Nexus: Transforming Pakistan’s Dairy Sector for a Sustainable Future – Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Naeem & Ms Amna Urooj, SDPI | Muhammad Bin Shahzad & Mr Noor Aftab, Tetrapak
6

36

Climate and Health Nexus: Impacts and Implications for Pakistan – Session Organisers: Mr Junaid Zahid, SDPI | Ms Hadiya Ali Khan, PATH, UK
7

37

Transboundary Water Management in a Changing World – Session Organisers: Dr Shafqat Munir Ahmad, Mr Muhammad Awais Umar, Mr Ali Rehmat and Ms Ramsha Mehboob Khan, SDPI
10

38

Going Against the Grain: Implementing Pakistan’s Geoeconomic Pivot Amidst Geopolitical Chaos – Session Organisers: SDC Unit |Mr Hamayoun Khan, FES Pakistan
3

39

Investing in Adaptation: Private-Sector–Led Water Stewardship Model Community — Misal-e-Basti – Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Naeem & Mr Ihtesham Ul Haq, SDPI | Mr Basit Pirzada, PepsiCo Pakistan
4

40

Unlocking Circular Opportunities in Plastics and Agri-Food Systems – Session Organisers: Ms Zainab Naeem, SDPI
11

41

Closing Plenary: Sustainable Development in the Emerging World Dis|Order – Session Organiser: Ms Sahar Basharat & Dr Rafia Batool Khan, SDPI
11