Ardent Research Solutions produces independent research and analytical insights on emerging political, strategic, technological and information-environment issues affecting Pakistan and the wider region.
Maternal deaths are falling, but a safe birth still depends on where a woman lives and how young she married. Drawing on four decades of medical practice, this insight argues that child marriage lies at the heart of Pakistan's maternal health divide and sets out three practical reforms. By Dr. Rubina Fareed.
What building a technology business reveals about Pakistan's institutional fabric: a paying market far smaller than the population suggests, credit beyond the reach of small firms, and an uneven playing field, with the reforms needed to unlock its full potential. By Muneeb Maayr.
An analysis of Pakistan's arbitration framework and the lessons that can be drawn from Astana's development as a regional arbitration and dispute resolution hub, with particular relevance to governance, investment and institutional reform.
An assessment of Pakistan's CPEC Special Economic Zones, examining their development, institutional framework, investment environment and strategic potential.
An analysis of RMB based settlement mechanisms, examining how greater use of China's currency could support Pakistan's trade, investment and financial engagement with China.