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Why the world cannot afford to ignore the IDA crisis?
In a sobering and timely assessment, the World Bank's 2025 flagship report The Great Reversal reveals a historic…
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Dr. Fayaz A. Soomro
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Climate on fire, a wake-up call
Climate change is a significant worldwide problem primarily caused by human actions, especially the release of…
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The wars worth fighting
As globalization shifts eastward in the 21st century, Asia has emerged as a key driver of global development, fueled by…
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Reflection on global peace and human progress
Despite remarkable technological and global progress since World War II, humanity continues to face persistent…
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What I learned from 'The Four Agreements' and why you should read it too
For the past two decades, reading has become an integral part of my life. There's no denying that the world of…
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Women's workplace woes
Though the contemporary world might have considerably bridged traditional and territorial divisions, the gender divide…
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Quo Non-Ascendam
In the modern economy, qualified individuals are equal to economic dividends. In a recent report, the World Bank…
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Pakistan & Azerbaijan under roof of National Vocational Qualification Framework
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a critical pillar of economic growth, significantly…
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Pakistan mother languages literature festival: A decade of celebrating linguistic diversity
Celebrations of cultural rituals are a norm in Pakistan. In this spirit, the Indus Cultural Forum proudly marked its…
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Shaping tomorrow, starting today
Recently, I purchased the book "AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future" by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan. The book offers a…
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Fraudulent calls: A growing threat in Pakistan and the need for collective vigilance
On the morning of January 14, 2025, a distressing incident unfolded that serves as a stark reminder of the growing…
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Digital future of public sector in Pakistan
Public sector institutions in Pakistan are now recognizing the potential of emerging technologies and research and…
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Let the private sector lead the country
Pakistan has enormous potential for economic growth due to its strategic location and wealth of resources. But enduring…
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The power of institutions: The hidden architects of economic growth
In the overall context of economic life, the caliber of institutions acts as a silent but powerful architect…
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Cultivating reading culture through the revival of public libraries in Pakistan
The library is where knowledge meets minds. Society and the school system in Pakistan are worried about the declining…
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Internet of Things, an emerging tool in the modern society
Technology is advancing in every area that will contribute to education, and education is evolving at a rate that has…