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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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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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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. Huma Chughtai, Sr. Advisor, Peace & Stability,[…]

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