The State Bank of Pakistan has set September 30, 2026 as the deadline for full paper submissions to its National Conference on Pakistan Economy, inviting researchers, academics, and policymakers to submit original, high-quality research papers ahead of the event. The call for papers is being coordinated by the Monetary Policy and Research Group at SBP, which is organizing the conference as a platform for academic and policy-focused work on the country’s economy.
The conference has organized its submissions around specific sub-themes, including monetary policy transmission amid supply shocks and structural shifts, which falls under Theme I of SBP’s broader research agenda, and evaluating the role of capital inflows and export competitiveness for external sector sustainability, which falls under Theme III. Structuring submissions around these predefined themes suggests SBP is looking to draw research that speaks directly to specific policy questions the central bank has already identified as priorities, rather than accepting submissions on any economics-related topic.
Researchers and academics interested in submitting a paper have been directed to send their work here ahead of the September 30 deadline, with SBP also making its full research agenda for 2026-2029 and the conference webpage available through QR codes shared in its announcement for those seeking more detailed guidance on the themes and submission process. Tying the call for papers to a multi-year research agenda indicates SBP intends to use the conference as a recurring venue for tracking progress against those broader research priorities rather than treating it as a one-off event.
No further details were shared on the specific dates or location of the conference itself, the review process for submitted papers, or how many papers SBP expects to receive ahead of the deadline. The central bank’s Monetary Policy and Research Group is listed as the organizing body behind the event, with further information available through the conference webpage linked in the announcement.
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