Gender & Development in Pakistan

Gender research areas:

  1. Gender roles in economic and social relations and the impact on development
  2. The gendered impact of economic changes on labour market opportunities and inequalities in access to economic resources
  3. Patriarchy, culture and violence
  4. Analysis of policies and institutions on women’s empowerment.

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10

Oct
Print Media

When growth fails the people

  • 10/10/2025

By Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri Published in The News on October 10, 2025 The World Bank’s latest report, ‘Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan’s Poverty, Equity and Resilience Assessment’, delivers a sobering message. After nearly two decades of progress, poverty is once again rising. The national poverty headcount has reached 25.3 per cent, up from 21.9 per cent […]

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08

Oct
Print Media

Floods dampen Pakistan’s growth outlook

  • 08/10/2025

By Khaleeq Kiani Published in Dawn on October 08, 2025 World Bank cuts forecast by 0.5pc, predicts inflation may shoot to 7.2pc; exports to decline 1.5pc WB official says removing barriers to women’s participation in job market can boost GDP per capita by 20-30pc ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Tuesday cut its growth forecast for Pakistan by[…]

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