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Mir Sher Baz Khetran


Research Fellow

Areas of Research:

Russia, Afghanistan and Central Asia

Mir Sher Baz Khetran works as a Research Fellow at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI), Islamabad. He has done MS.c Political Studies from Quaid-e-Azam University in 2005 and also holds a Law degree.

Khetran joined the Institute in 2009. Apart from regularly contributing to the Institute’s publications, he is also the author of Crisis in Balochistan: A way forward. His area of research is Balochistan and Central Asia.

Other Publications:

Pakistan’s Water Security Issue & Impacts of Floods
https://scholar.kyobobook.co.kr/article/detail/4010047489298
Missed Opportunity?
https://twitter.com/khorasandiary/status/1661356096966262786?s=48&t=Po8JvYMezRve22mAtoEE7g
Food Security challenges in Pakistan
https://scholar.kyobobook.co.kr/article/detail/4010036906441
CPEC and it’s significance for Balochistan
https://www.globalvillagespace.com/cpec-and-its-significance-for-balochistan/
China-US Relations in the Post Trump Era
http://scholar.dkyobobook.co.kr/searchDetail.laf?barcode=4010028455586
Pakistan’s tourism potential
https://nation.com.pk/28-Feb-2021/pakistan-s-tourism-potential
Afghanistan’s Economic Potential: A Case for Regional Security
https://thesvi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/JSSA-Vol-5-No.-2-Final-123-142.pdf
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Gateway to Central Asia
https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/pdf/10.1142/S2377740019500179
Pakistan’s role in the Afghan peace negotiations
https://foreignpolicynews.org/2019/09/24/pakistans-role-in-the-afghan-peace-negotiations/
The CPEC and China-Pakistan Relations: A Case Study on Balochistan
http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S2377740017500191?src=recsys&

 

Mail khetran@issi.org.pk

Issue Brief on “Food Security Risks in Pakistan Amid the Ongoing Middle East Crisis”

Introduction Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East particularly involving Iran, Israel, and the United States have once again underscored the strategic importance of global...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan at COP30: Advancing Climate Justice, Resilience, and Green Transformation”

Pakistan participated in COP30 in Belém, Brazil, representing one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, despite contributing less than 1 per cent to global...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan Floods 2025: Lessons for Food Security and Climate Resilience”

Introduction In 2025, Pakistan declared both a climate emergency and an agricultural emergency after weeks of relentless monsoon rains brought widespread destruction. The monsoon, beginning...

Issue Brief on “Revitalizing Pakistan’s Fisheries Sector for Sustainable Growth”

Introduction The fisheries sector in Pakistan holds immense strategic and economic significance, particularly for communities along the coastal belts of Sindh and Balochistan. Though contributing...

Issue Brief on “Deregulating Wheat: A Policy Crossroads for Pakistan”

Introduction Wheat is not just a crop in Pakistan; it is a cornerstone of national food security and a source of livelihood for millions. For...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Struggle with Heatwaves, Water Stress, and Climate-Driven Displacement”

Climate Crisis at Pakistan’s Doorstep Pakistan is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, despite contributing less than 1% to global greenhouse gas emissions. The...

Issue Brief on “Unlocking Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth for Sustainable Economic Growth”

Introduction Mineral wealth has significantly influenced the economic paths of many developed countries. In addition to increasing trade, this sector facilitates the exploitation of natural...

Issue Brief “Impact of Water Shortages on Wheat Productivity in Pakistan”

Introduction Pakistan’s wheat production is under serious threat due to a worsening water crisis, made even more severe by climate change. Two of the country's...

Issue Brief on “A Look at the Key Outcomes of COP29”

Conference of Parties (COP29), hosted by Azerbaijan in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024, convened over 65,000 world leaders, policymakers, business executives, and...

Issue Brief on “Refocusing Priorities: The World Bank’s Commitment to Human Development and Climate...

Introduction In the wake of multiple challenges in the country, the World Bank has declared a change in its development strategy. Conventionally focused on infrastructure...