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New data, old insights

By Dr Ayesha Razzaque Published in The News on March 18, 2024 There was a time when systematically collected data about schoolchildren’s learning levels was scarce, spottily collected, and hard to obtain. ‘Reforms’ were the brainchildren of politicians or senior bureaucrats in charge at the time, usually without a formal connection to the education sector. Reforms that […]

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Pakistan to make request for fresh IMF package next month

By Mehtab Haider Published in The News on March 17, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to make a formal request to the IMF for securing a longer and larger size of fresh bailout package under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) on the occasion of upcoming spring meetings of IMF/World Bank, scheduled to be held in Washington, DC,[…]

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HDI decline

Published in Dawn on March 15, 2024 THE latest Human Development Report from the UNDP presents a bleak global outlook, characterised by deepening inequalities and political polarisation. The report underscores the urgent need for collective action to navigate through these tumultuous times. Pakistan’s position in this global scenario is particularly concerning. Its descent from the 161st to[…]

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