Message from Director CBER
Dr. Lubna Naz | Director CBER

At the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), our commitment is to push the boundaries of knowledge in the social sciences. Each year, we bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers at our Annual International Conference, now in its sixth year, to debate the economic and social questions shaping Pakistan and the region. Alongside it, we publish the State of Pakistan's Economy, an annual book that brings researchers and practitioners together to read the numbers, draw out what they mean, and put those insights directly in front of policymakers.

Our work reaches beyond conferences and books. We support undergraduate students through research awards that fund their final year projects, helping a new generation build real research experience. Our policy briefs turn faculty research into short, direct recommendations for government and industry. We also host interactive sessions with international faculty, researchers, and practitioners throughout the year. And this year, we are launching Conversations with Leaders, a new series that puts students in direct, informal dialogue with industry leaders and practitioners, the kind of exchange that no classroom alone can offer. Read More