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The power of social empowerment in the third world and emerging economies
Empowerment is a term that has gained wide currency in recent years. While it is frequently used, its essence is often…
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Nighat Bilgrami Jaffery
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Energy crisis hits hard: Navigating education in crises
The world wide geopolitical tensions give rise to fuel prices that worsened the energy crisis, forcing the government…
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Fuel price hike aftermath: A blow to the common man
Early morning of 2nd April woke up with the noise of ballistic missile fired by the government on it's beloved people…
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Karachi is Crying: Where are the Saviours?
Karachi, the holder of many titles, such as the,' City of lights' 'A City that never sleeps', and 'A business hub that…
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Kiwis economy face tough times: An opportunity awaits
It's been a year now New Zeeland economy in a tough spot. Inflation is sky-high, everyday essentials are getting…
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The last will of Hazrat Imam Ali (as), the lion of god
It was the 40th Hijri year, day 19th of Ramzaan ul mubarak when Maula Ali (as) was in masjid e Kufa for Fajr prayers…
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Women O Women: Thy century - long journey of struggle for equality
March 8th, marks the date, every year observed as, International Women Day (IWD). Recognised by United Nations in 1977…
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Lost childhood: The cycle of the street
In the sprawling urban centres of Pakistan's large cities, Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi, the streets have become a…
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Artificial Intelligence in education: Enhancing learning methods, not replacing teachers
It is only during the recent decades, since we started experiencing evolution and advancement of digital technologies…
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Bridging the gap: Gender equality in vocational training in Sindh
The other day I was talking to my house help, she was sharing her daughters interest in IT, AI and stitching, and…
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Malnutrition among women and children in rural Pakistan: Determinants and policy implications
I ask myself what is that I can do today for women and girls around the world. And every night I count how many things…
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Impact of mother's empowerment on child's upbringing
There is no limit that we, as women, can accomplish." Michelle Obama (need no introduction but in case Attorney and…
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Relationship between women, work and economic growth
WIR 2026, now released on December 10, 2025. It's a comprehensive update on global economic, social and environmental…
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Realising the still unrealised potential of Balochistan: Prospects for development
Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by area. It covers over 44 percent of Pakistan's total land. Over a…
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Impact of climate change on economic growth
Since a decade now, the world is witnessing significant and growing impact of climate change on economic growth. Events…
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The role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in absorbing the idle youth bulge
Innovative ideas emerge in economic science to analyse various types of services in the social sector. Such is the case…
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Seventy eight years and Karachi remains thirsty
Water is essential for entire forms of life as it contains all properties crucial for survival/existence. All humans…
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The Inflows and Outflows of Foreign Direct Investment: Prospects and Consequences
It is believed that multinational companies (MNCs) are extremely important for developing countries/economies. Why MNCs…