Mian Ahmad Naeem Salik
Research Fellow
Areas of Research:
Global Economic Issues, Non-Traditional Security Issues, Climate Change
Ahmad Naeem Salik is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Strategic Studies since July, 2014. Ahmad holds degrees in B.Sc. (2011) Economics and Political Science from LUMS, and M.Sc. (2013) Development Economics from The University of Queensland Australia. His primary area of research are Climate Change, Non-Traditional Security Issues and Global Economic Issues, and he is also the member of the Editorial Board at the institute.
Issue Brief on “Multisectoral Impacts of Continued Drought on Pakistan’s Economy”
Introduction
Pakistan is facing an increasingly severe drought crisis, driven by shifting climate patterns, declining rainfall, and rising temperatures. As Pakistan prepares for the upcoming...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s National Green Taxonomy: Framework and Integration”
Introduction
Pakistan is at a critical juncture in its climate resilience efforts, with climate finance playing a pivotal role in its sustainable development strategy. The...
Issue Brief on “U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Agreement and its Implications on the Global...
Introduction
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing the United States to withdraw once again from the Paris Agreement, a...
Issue Brief on “The World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (2026–2035): A Transformative Roadmap for...
Introduction
The World Bank’s newly announced Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan (2026–2035) marks a significant milestone in fostering sustainable and inclusive development in one...
Issue Brief on “Uraan Pakistan: A Five-Year Economic Transformation Plan”
Introduction
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on December 31, 2024, unveiled the National Economic Transformation Plan 2024-29, titled “Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan”, which seeks...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Role in the Multilateral Industrial Policy Forum: Advancing Sustainable Industrialization”
Background
The Multilateral Industrial Policy Forum (MIPF) was established by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in 2021 in response to calls from Member...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s National Climate Finance Strategy: A New Framework for Climate Resilience”
On November 14, 2024, Pakistan unveiled its first-ever National Climate Finance Strategy (NCFS) at the Pakistan Pavilion during Conference of the Parties (COP) 29...
Issue Brief on “COP29: A Critical Milestone in Global Climate Action”
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, represented a pivotal moment in the...
Issue Brief on “Impact and Lessons from the 2024 European Floods: Climate Change, Infrastructure...
Introduction
In mid-September 2024, record rainfall from Storm Boris triggered catastrophic flooding across Central and Eastern Europe, displacing over 25,000 people and causing widespread damage....
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Role in COP29: Addressing Climate Vulnerability and Advocating for Global...
Introduction: A Critical Moment for Global Climate Action
The whole world is facing unparalleled environmental challenges arising due to climate change and global warming. Nations...