Punjab Economic Research Institute-PERI, Planning & Development Board

31/07/2026

CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY PROBATIONARY OFFICERS VISIT PUNJAB ECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PERI)

Lahore | July 30, 2026

The Punjab Economic Research Institute (PERI) had the privilege of hosting four Probationary Officers from the Civil Services Academy, currently attached to the Planning & Development Board, Government of Punjab, as part of their institutional learning programme.

The officers were received by the Director, PERI, accompanied by the Chief of Research and Research Economist. During the visit, the Director presented an overview of PERI's vision, mandate, key research programmes, and its role in providing evidence-based policy recommendations to the Government of Punjab. The participants also discussed the Institute's research methodology, publications, and ongoing initiatives aimed at supporting informed public policy and sustainable socio-economic development.

The session concluded with an engaging discussion, allowing the visiting officers to exchange ideas and gain a deeper understanding of PERI's contribution to the province's development planning. The officers appreciated the informative interaction and expressed their gratitude for the warm hospitality extended by the PERI team.

11/05/2026

On 07-05-2026, Punjab Economic Research Institute (PERI), Planning & Development Board, Government of the Punjab, conducted an interactive session with students and faculty members of University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. The session was led by Dr. Aamer Shaheen Ranjha, Director PERI, while Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Sardar, Research Economist, delivered a detailed presentation highlighting PERI’s role in evidence-based policy research, socio-economic development, and planning support for the Government of Punjab. The session served as a valuable platform for academic interaction and knowledge sharing between PERI and academia.

12/12/2025

Three-Day Training on Quantitative Techniques for Impact Assessment, organized by PERI in collaboration with UNICEF, successfully concluded today.
Dates: 10–12 December 2025
Day 3 Highlights:
✔️ Difference-in-Differences (DID)
✔️ Regression Discontinuity Design (RDD)
✔️ Propensity Score Matching (PSM)
✔️ Hands-on practice in Stata
Today’s Trainer: Dr. Zahid Asghar, Professor, Quaid-i-Azam University

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

Day 2 of the Three-Day Training on “Quantitative Techniques for Impact Assessment of Projects/Programmes” organized by the Punjab Economic Research Institute (PERI) in collaboration with UNICEF!
The day focused on hands-on learning with Stata, covering data preparation, statistical tests, and foundational to advanced regression analysis conducted by Dr. Ahsan Zia Farooqi and Dr. Ghulam Ghouse.

11/12/2025

Day 2 of the Three-Day Training Workshop on “Impact Assessment: Quantitative Techniques”, organized by the Punjab Economic Research Institute (PERI) in collaboration with UNICE, (10–12 December 2025).

10/12/2025

Day 1 of the Three-Day Training Workshop on “Impact Assessment: Quantitative Techniques”, organized by the Punjab Economic Research Institute (PERI) in collaboration with UNICEF, began today (10–12 December 2025).

Participants from various government departments, academia, and policy institutions engaged in highly interactive and practical sessions covering:

📌 Foundations of Impact Assessment
📌 Theory of Change & Results Chain
📌 Research Designs
📌 Statistical Tests
📌 Hands-on Excel Practice

The programme was formally inaugurated by Dr. Muhammad Avais Tahir, Chief of Research / (SRE), who delivered insightful opening remarks emphasizing the significance of evidence-based policymaking and strengthening analytical capacities.

Day 1 training session was conducted by Mr. Yahya Bajwa, who delivered an excellent and engaging session for all participants.

04/12/2025

PERI, in collaboration with UNICEF Punjab, successfully conducted the Panel Discussion on the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) & Child MPI today at Avari Lahore.

The session featured insightful presentations and expert reflections from our distinguished panelists:
Prof. Dr. Abid Aman Burki, Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi, Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, Dr. Tanveer Ahmed Naveed, and Ms. Ruhma Bint-e-Shahzad.

The discussion was expertly moderated by:
Dr. Aamer Shaheen Ranjha (Director PERI) and Mr. Nouman Ghani (UNICEF).

We thank all participants, partners, and guests for contributing to this important dialogue on child poverty, evidence-based planning, and future policy directions in Punjab.

04/12/2025

PERI, in collaboration with UNICEF Punjab, organized a Panel Discussion on the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) & Child MPI at Avari Hotel Lahore today.