Research, advisory and investor support in Pakistan.
Research & Advisory
Research, analysis and training on any question about Pakistan: markets, sectors, regulation, ESG and skills.
- Market, sector and feasibility research
- Commissioned research and policy analysis
- ESG and sustainability advisory
- Research, policy and ESG training
Investor Support
Practical support to invest and do business in Pakistan, at fixed fees agreed in writing and through official channels only.
- Investment due diligence
- Market entry strategy and roadmaps
- Registration, licensing and approvals guidance
- Expert consultations, facilitation and local representation
Start with market research and business advisory, feasibility studies or ESG advisory.
Clients in Pakistan and abroad
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.
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.
What we do and do not do
We do
- Commissioned research and analysis
- Primary-source evidence
- Fixed fees agreed in writing
- Confidential work that belongs to you
We do not
- Write grant proposals or funding applications
- Design or run monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Provide translation, report layout or copy-editing as a service
- Provide legal, tax or investment advice
- Lobby for changes in law or policy
Why clients choose us
Pakistan-specific evidence
We work on Pakistan every day: its data, its institutions, its laws and its budgets. You do not pay for us to learn the context.
Independent and credible
A non-partisan, SECP-registered institute with published standards. Findings follow the evidence, which is why funders, investors and regulators trust them.
Senior specialists on call
Our Expert Network gives every project access to academics, practitioners and former officials in the right field.
Research to delivery
We do not stop at the report. We can turn findings into a policy brief, a training programme or a briefing for your board.
Frequently asked questions
Which service is right for me?
If you are investing in, entering or setting up a business in Pakistan, start with Investor Support. For research, analysis, ESG advice or training on any question, whether you are based in Pakistan or abroad, start with Research & Advisory. If your need spans both, one request is enough and we will scope it as a single engagement.
Do you write grant proposals or run M&E?
No. We do not write funding proposals, design monitoring and evaluation frameworks, provide translation or report layout, or lobby. Our work is research, analysis, ESG advisory and training. If you need those other services, we will say so at the first conversation.
How much does a project cost?
Every engagement is quoted as a fixed fee in writing after a free scoping call. The fee reflects the scope and the timeline, so we do not publish a price list. The first conversation is free, and proposals are free and without obligation. See how we quote.
How quickly can you start?
We reply to every request within two business days. Short pieces of work such as a policy brief, evidence review or workshop can usually start within one to two weeks.
Do you work with clients outside Pakistan?
Yes. Both branches serve clients abroad: international companies, investors, consultancies, law firms, development partners and the diaspora, as well as clients across Pakistan, including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan. Our work is done from our office in Lahore and online, and we come to you for training and meetings when needed.
Is our work kept confidential?
Yes. Commissioned work and client data are confidential by default and belong to you. We publish only what you agree to publish.
Will you change findings to suit us?
No. You decide the question and the scope; the findings follow the evidence. That independence is what makes our work credible to funders, regulators and the public.
Can we send you an RFP or terms of reference?
Yes. Attach or describe it in your request, or email it to info@pivra.org, and we will respond with a technical and financial proposal.
Have a project in mind?
Describe your project in a few lines and we will reply within two business days with next steps. Proposals are free and carry no obligation.