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DecPakistan’s potential
By Stephanie von Friedeburg Published in DAWN on December 14, 2021 PAKISTAN has enormous potential. Its sizeable under-30 population can unleash a major demographic dividend. The country’s location at the crossroads of Asia makes it a logical fit to be a regional economic leader. Pakistan’s private sector is eager and […]
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DecWomen make up 82 percent of unbanked population in Pakistan
Published in The News on December 05, 2021 ISLAMABAD: At least 82 percent women in Pakistan are unbanked — people without a bank account, according to a non-profit firm, leaving them without basic financial services, and putting their social rights at risk. Inez Murray, CEO Financial Alliance for Women said[…]
Seminar to create awareness on gender-based violence held
Published in The News on December 12, 2021 Rawalpindi: Women Research & Resource Centre, Department of Behavioural Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University and Rozan organized a seminar titled ‘Awareness, Action: Accountability: All Year Round’ to mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The speakers of the event were; Ms.[…]
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DecPakistan sees rise in gender-based violence during COVID-19
By Fatima Khan Published in The News on December 06, 2021 Pakistan has seen a sharp increase in the cases of gender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent studies have shown. According to a report by Aurat Foundation, 2,297 cases of gender-based violence were reported during 2020. Meanwhile, a 2020[…]
