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This one-day conférence will discuss various dimensions of Pakistan's domestic and international politics. In particular, the role of Pakistan in its regional environment, the evolution of its economic situation and trade policy, the energy situation in Pakistan will be tackled.
This conference is jointly organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in France and IFRI, Paris.
Provisionnal Programme
WHITHER PAKISTAN?
NEW PROSPECTS, NEW PERSPECTIVES
9.15 - 9.45 Opening session
His Excellency Ghalib IQBAL, Ambassador of Pakistan in France
Mr. Dominique David, Executive Vice President, Ifri
9.45- 10.55 Pakistan and regional politics: time to move on?
Chairperson: Dr. Isabelle St-Mezard, Senior Analyst, Ifri
“Pakistan"s regional vision under Nawaz Sharif"s government”, Mr. Muhammad Sarwar, Governor Punjab, Former Member of the British Parliament
“A French perspective on Pakistan"s role in the region”, Prof. Jean-Luc Racine, Senior researcher at CNRS
10.40-10.55:Q&A Session
Tea/ coffee break
11.15 - 12.25 Pakistan"s economics: prospects and challenges
Chairperson: Dr. Francoise Nicolas, Director Centre for Asian Studies, Ifri
“The evolution of Pakistan"s socioeconomic situation: an assessment”, Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Dean/Director of International Business Institute, Karachi, Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan
“Working in Pakistan: the experience from a French multinational”, French business representative
“A review of Pakistan"s international trade", Mr. Sultan Allana, Chairman Habib Bank Limited
12.10-12.30 : Q&A Session
12.30 - 14.00: Lunch break
14.00 - 15.15 Overcoming the energy crisis
Chairperson: Marie-Claire Aoun, Director, Center for Energy, Ifri
OR John Seaman, Research Fellow, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri
“Pakistan"s National Energy Policy (2013-2018)”, Mirza Hamid Hassan Khan, Former Secretary Ministry of Water and Power
“The energy situation in Pakistan: what needs to be done?”, Nicolas Fornage, Auditor, French Development Agency (AFD), former AFD Country Director for Pakistan (2010-2013)
14.50-15.15: Q&A Session
15.30 - 16.15 Closing Session
Speakers to be confirmed
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