Gilgit Baltistan
Beyond Mountains
Exploring The Vision For Tomorrow
17-18th May 2023. Karakoram International University (KIU), Gilgit
Greetings from the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE)
PIDE, in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE) and Karakoram International University (KIU) is organizing a 02-Day Conference on May 17-18, 2023 at the Karakoram International University (KIU), Gilgit.
The Conference is an initiative to bring together leading economists, public policy experts, practitioners, professionals, academicians, and business, political and thought leaders on a platform to share their expert views on pertaining socio-economic opportunities and challenges in the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) region. The Conference will feature several activities, including expert talks, panel discussions, open mic sessions and book/report launches covering various aspects of the economy, with a laser focus on Gilgit-Baltistan. Collaboration and support from the Government of Gilgit Baltistan, local universities, think tanks, development partners, businesses, financial institutions and experts are imperative to realise the objectives of the conference.
Venue
Karakoram International University (KIU), Gilgit
Conference Program Details
DAY 1: Wednesday 17th May 2023 |
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| 9:00-9-30 AM | Registration |
| 9:30-11:00 AM |
Vision for Gilgit Baltistan Speakers: Khalid Kurshid. Mohyuddin Wani, Dr. Attaullah Shah, Shoaib Sultan Khan Moderator: Dr. Nadeem U1 Haque |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Tea |
| 11:15 AM-12:45 PM |
Charter of Economy Speakers: Fawad Hasan Fawad, Dr. Tasawar Baig, Dr. Ishrat Husain, Fatehullah Khan Moderator: Saddam Hussein |
| 12:45 PM-1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 0130 PM – 03:00 PM |
Learning From the Community Development Experience Speakers: Munira Shaheen, Masood Ahmed, Khayam Beg Moderator: Muzaffaruddin |
| 03:10 – 04:10 PM |
Youth Icons Speakers: Zahra Noreen, Naila Rizvi, Maryam Batool, Amina Wali Moderator: Dr. Mehfooz Ullah |
| 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Cultural Performance |
Day 2: Thursday 18th May 2023 |
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| 900-9-30 AM | Registration |
| 930-10:45 AM |
Markets, Regulations, Border Trade Speakers: Aziz Aii Dad, Imran Ali, Shahid, Dr. Saranjam Baig Moderator: Dr. Ahmed Waqar Qasim |
| 10:45 AM -12:00 PM |
Perpetual Energy Crisis Speakers: Afia Malik, Mohammad Darjaat, Sajjad Haider, Izhar Hunzai, Mohsin Ayub Moderator: Mehnaz Parveen |
| 12:15 PM -1:15 PM |
World Bank: State of Human Capital in Pakistan Speaker Lire Ersado |
| 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2.00-3:10 PM |
Education for Next Century Speakers: Fouzia Qazi, Prof. Dr. Naeem Khan, Umbreen Arif, Sajjad Khan, Dr. Abdul Hameed Lone Moderator: Dr. Shujaat Farooq |
| 3:15 PM-4:25 PM |
Tourism: Software and Sustainability Speakers: Shamshad Hussain, Amjad Ayub, Dr. Rehmat Karim, Mohammad Shaaf Najib, Yasir Moderator: Mohammad Armughan |
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