Taking charge of their futures
By Sarfaraz Memon Published in The Express Tribune on December 19, 2021 SUKKUR: Since she was a child, Sabul Khatoon was apprehensive whenever it came […]
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DecREMITTING LIVES AND DEATHS
The tireless efforts of Pakistanis in the international labour force have made the country one of the top recipients of remitted money. But some of[…]
FDI rises 12pc to $798m in July-November
Published in DAWN on December 18, 2021 KARACHI: Foreign direct investment (FDI) plunged by 39 per cent month-on-month to $135.6 million in November. However, the[…]
Alarm over rupee devaluation in Dubai
By Shahid Iqbal Published in DAWN on December 19, 2021 KARACHI: Hawala operators in Dubai are selling the dollar for Rs187-89 (at a premium[…]
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DecChild marriages
By Zubeida Mustafa Published in DAWN on December 17, 2021 OUR society seems to have been obsessed for long with the idea of matrimony. Mercifully,[…]
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DecWages of our labour
By Riaz Riazuddin Published in DAWN on December 17, 2021 OUR average monthly wage has risen from Rs6,612 in 2007-08 to Rs21,326 in 2018-19, according[…]
Bangladesh: Growth Miracle or Mirage?
Published in cgdev.org on December 16, 2021 Among South Asian economies, Bangladesh is touted as a rising star. In 2019, its per capita income was $1,856—substantially higher[…]
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DecThe 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[…]
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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.[…]