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 “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Challenges and Path Forward”
Introduction: Understanding the Current Energy Landscape
Pakistan is grappling with a multifaceted energy crisis, compounded by political instability and economic stagnation. The country’s power...
Issue Brief on “European Green Deal and Farmers’ Protest”
Background
The European Green Deal represents a comprehensive array of policy measures designed to steer the European Union (EU) towards a sustainable transition, with the...
Issue Brief on “Deadly Heatwaves in Pakistan and the Role of Urban Planning”
Introduction
Pakistan's increasing vulnerability to heatwaves can be ascribed to its geographical location and the mounting consequences of climate change. The country's expanding urbanization presents...
Issue Brief on “A Snapshot of Pakistan Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25”
On June 28, 2024, the National Assembly of Pakistan officially approved the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 federal budget. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb introduced amendments...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Air Pollution Nexus: Unravelling the Interplay with Climate Change”
Introduction:
In 2023, Pakistan maintained its position as one of the world's top three countries with severe smog levels, alongside Bangladesh and India, according to...
Issue Brief on “Privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)”
Background:
Established through government’s Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) Ordinance on January 10, 1955, by merging with Orient Airways (established 1946), the Pakistan International Airlines...
Issue Brief on “Overview of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization”
Background:
The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) convened from February 26 to March 2, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab...
Issue Brief on “One Year Post-Floods: A Glimpse of the Current Situation in Pakistan”
In 2022, Pakistan experienced devastating floods that engulfed significant areas of the country. Approximately one-third of the territory found itself submerged, affecting a staggering...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: The Need for a Transition to Alternate Energy”
Like many other developing countries, Pakistan has been grappling with a severe energy crisis for several years. The demand for energy continues to surge...
Issue Brief on “BRICS and Pakistan – Assessing Opportunities & Challenges”
In the age of intensifying bloc politics and increasing fluidity in contemporary international affairs, the XV BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, held on August 22-24,...