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MayBook Review: Son Preference: Sex Selection, Gender and Culture in South Asia
Book Review by Memoona Qazi ‘Son Preference: Sex Selection, Gender and Culture in South Asia’ is an absorbing and interesting read by Navtej K. Purewal. The book touches upon a very sensitive yet critical topic especially in the context of South Asia: son preference. The author makes use of her […]
Pakistan’s remittances may grow 8pc: WB report
By Amin Ahmed Published in DAWN on May 13, 2022 ISLAMABAD: The remittance outlook for South Asia in 2023 is highly uncertain, warns a new World Bank report, which says it is unlikely that the strong growth in remittances in the region in 2020 and 2021 can be sustained through[…]
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MayRDA inflows continue to rise, cross $4b
By Salman Siddiqui Published in The Express Tribune on May 10, 2022 KARACHI: Foreign currency inflows on account of Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs) from overseas Pakistanis have continued to rise, as they surpassed the $4 billion mark in April 2022, despite global political and economic instabilities – including Pakistan. RDA[…]
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MayREER remains supportive
By Salman Siddiqui Published in The Express Tribune on May 03, 2022 KARACHI: Pakistan’s real effective exchange rate (REER) – the value of the country’s currency against a basket of currencies of global trading partners – has remained supportive towards encouraging exports and discouraging imports. “The REER index was recorded[…]
