Pakistan Development Review

Aims and Scope The PDR publishes original, double-blind peer-reviewed research that advances understanding of development processes, economic change, and public policy. The journal welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions that address important economic and development challenges and offer policy-relevant insights. The PDR publishes scholarship on economic and social development in developing countries, alongside research on Pakistan’s economy. The journal encourages interdisciplinary work at the intersection of economics and social, institutional, and environmental questions. Topics Development economics and structural transformation Political economy, governance, and institutions Public finance, taxation, and fiscal policy International trade, investment, and regional integration Monetary policy, banking, and financial inclusion Poverty, inequality, and social protection Labour markets, employment, and migration Health, education, and human capital Gender, social inclusion, and welfare Agricultural economics and rural development Environment, natural resources, and climate policy Urbanisation, housing, and infrastructure Digital economy and fintech Artificial intelligence and technological change Article types and length Research articles — original empirical or theoretical work; up to approximately 7,000–8,000 words including references. Review/survey articles — comprehensive, critical syntheses of a field.