Commissioned research and policy analysis on Pakistan
What you get
- Research report with method, findings and recommendations
- Policy brief or options paper, four to eight pages
- Regulatory and legislative analysis with a sourced chronology
- Evidence and literature review to an agreed protocol
- Background or situation analysis for a strategy or programme
- Data and indicator compendium from official sources
Questions this answers
- What does a law, order or budget line actually change for an activity?
- How has the tax and duty treatment of a sector moved across budgets?
- Which federal and provincial authorities govern an activity, and where do their mandates overlap?
- What does the existing evidence say, and where are the gaps?
Who it is for
- Companies and investors assessing a regulatory change
- Law firms needing a sourced policy chronology
- Development partners and foundations building an evidence base
- Public bodies and associations needing options and costings
How we quote
Every engagement is quoted as a fixed fee in writing after a free scoping call. The fee reflects the scope, the sources and the timeline, so we do not publish a price list.
From first message to delivery
- Tell us what you needSend a short request online, by email or on WhatsApp. Terms of reference are welcome.
- We talk it throughWithin two business days we contact you to understand the question, audience and deadline.
- You get a proposalA written scope, method, team, timeline and price. Free and without obligation.
- We deliverA named lead, regular updates, and outputs reviewed to PIVRA's research standards.
Selected published research
Commissioned work follows the same standards as the research we publish.
Our sessions have featured speakers from UNDP Pakistan, SDPI, Quaid-i-Azam University, GC University Lahore, Fatima Jinnah Women University and the University of Wah, and our Expert Network brings in academics, practitioners and former officials across sectors.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work from primary sources?
Yes. Legislation, gazette notifications, budget documents, regulator orders and official statistics are read directly. Secondary sources are used to locate primary material, not to replace it.
Can you work in Urdu?
Yes. We read Urdu official material, including provincial notifications that are never translated, and can deliver a bilingual output where your audience needs both.
How long does a piece of research take?
A brief usually takes two to three weeks. A full research study usually takes two to four months, and the proposal gives a fixed timeline.
Will you reach the conclusion we want?
No. You set the question and the scope; the findings follow the evidence. That independence is what makes the work credible to the people you need to persuade.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. We provide research and analysis, and we work alongside your appointed lawyers and advisers.
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