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Dec

The Bangladesh story

By Ishrat Husain Published in DAWN on December 16, 2021 BANGLADESH is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Once called a “basket case” by Henry Kissinger, it is now considered as a role model. Bangladesh’s national income has multiplied 50 times, per capita income 25 times (higher than India’s and Pakistan’s), and food production four times. Population growth was […]

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15

Dec

Pakistan’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 well-pla­ced to flourish in the large domestic[…]

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15

Dec

Women 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 access to a bank account in Pakistan[…]

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