The Journal of Economic Sciences (JES) having EISSN 2958-0676 & PISSN 2958-0668 is a biannual, open access, and peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Economics, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Islamabad. It aims to encourage and promote original thinking in various fields of economic sciences. The journal also offers a unique perspective on policy issues critical to developing economies and the world. It publishes original theoretical and empirical contributions in economics (all areas) and related fields. 

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Current Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Economic Sciences

Published: 30-06-2025

Articles

Socio-Economic Determinants of Energy Intensity: Comparative Evidence from Developed and Developing Countries

Hafsa Jabeen, Ayesha Naz, Abdul Rashid

1-20

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55603/jes.v4i1.a1

Assessing Water Use Efficiency of Cotton Crop in Pakistan: Impact of Geo-climatic and Socio-economic Factors

Nusrat Yaqoob, Zakir Hussain Dahri

21-36

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55603/jes.v4i1.a2

The Nexus between Tourism Industry and Unemployment Rate: The Case of South Asian Countries

Fazal Amin, Ping Guo

37-52

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55603/jes.v4i1.a3

The Mediating Role of Firm Growth and TFP Growth in Export Quality-Trade Flows Nexus Evidence from Pakistani Firms

Sumaira Saeed, Arshad Ali Bhatti, Mirajul Haq

53-70

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55603/jes.v4i1.a4

Exploring Pro-Poor Growth Pathways for Poverty Reduction in SAARC Countries: An Empirical Analysis of Inclusive Development for Achieving SDG 1

Fiza Shaheen, Khalid Zaman, Muhammad Azhar Khan

71-90

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55603/jes.v4i1.a5

Driving Factors of Fiscal Stress: Panel Data Analysis for Emerging Countries

Haleema Sadia Sadia, Jawad Ahmad Azeez, Kainat Shehzadi

91-104

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55603/jes.v4i1.a6

Stalled on the Tracks: Institutional Failures and Comparative Reform Analysis of Pakistan Railways

Saneela Aslam, Saba Anwar

105-116

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55603/jes.v4i1.a7

Traversing Innovation and Environmental Sustainability Nexus: Mediating Role of Energy Forms in High Energy Economies

Raheela Mehboob, Salma Bibi, Misbah Aslam

117-146

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55603/jes.v4i1.a8a

Impact of Health Expenditures on Economic Growth in Selected South and East Asian Countries

Abdul Hameed, Tariq Mahmood Ali, Sidra Ishfaq, Talah Numan Khan, Ayesha Khan

147-164

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55603/jes.v4i1.a9
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