Bakhtiar Khan

• University of Peshawar

This study examines the impact of fiscal decentralization under Pakistan's 7th NFC Award on human development, using data from 2000-2019. It analyzes changes in the Human Development Index (HDI) and sub-indicators, including life expectancy, education, and income levels. Empirical findings show no significant improvement in HDI or sub-indicators ex...

Pakistan has limited trade with Central Asian Republics (CARs). Facing with stagnant exports and widening trade gap, CARs offer a great opportunity to Pakistan to diversify and expand its trade. The study analyzed the existing trade profile of Pakistan generally and with Central Asian states particularly. Additionally, the potentials for trade with...

Fiscal decentralization is aimed to improve Public Services Delivery as the subnational governments get control of additional revenue and expenditures responsibilities and are in a better position to provide basic services to the local people. The 7th NFC Award is considered as a big step toward fiscal federalism wherein the criteria for horizontal...

There has been an increasing trend of growing off-season vegetables in order to get best prices for the agricultural products and also provide food throughout the year. Growing vegetables in tunnel have been adopted by many farmers. However, growing off-season vegetables in tunnels entails added efforts and cost. Through this research study the eco...