Rabia Mustafa* and Sharafat A. Chaudhry** In retrospect, during the failed Israeli-Syrian peace talks during 1995–96, Itamar Rabinovich, the primary Israeli negotiator, reflected on a substantial communication barrier that impeded the parties from achieving consensus despite sharing similar objectives. Rabinovich argued that the Israeli-Syrian dialogue…
Aftab Anwar Baloch Cash has traditionally been the dominant form of payment in Pakistan. However, with the rapid advancement of digital technologies and increasing financial inclusion, the payment landscape is undergoing a transformation. This article provides an analysis of the present state of cash usage…
Zarmina Khan Sehat Sahulat program is a micro health insurance program. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, “Universal Health coverage” scheme named “Sehat Sahulat Program” launched in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province of Pakistan, in 2015. This program was introduced as a “Health Facility…
Aftab Anwar Baloch The Founder of Pakistan Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in May, 1948, took steps for immediate establishment of the State Bank of Pakistan. These were implemented by State Bank of Pakistan Order 1948 dated 12th May1948 and the State Bank of Pakistan formally…
Aftab Anwar Baloch In an era marked by digitization and technological advancements, ensuring the impregnability of identification (ID) and secure documents has assumed paramount importance. This article endeavours to conduct a thorough analysis of the efficacy of security features embedded within Pakistani ID cards, passports,…
Rabia Mustafa Background The chairperson of SLD, Mr. Sharafat Ali Chaudhry, being the Criminal Justice Expert, serves as the lead resource person for UN Women’s training sessions focused on enhancing the capacity of justice sector stakeholders regarding UN Women Global Essential Service Packages, Gender Concepts,…
Rabia Mustafa How a woman, as a minister, would feel if her male counterpart would call her a “Low-IQ Woman” who earned fame due to her personal accessories such as sunglasses and handbags? Contemptible? Despicable? Such hateful remarks impact the targeted person emotionally and psychologically…
Allah Bux Bhatti Child labour in Pakistan still remains an alarming issue. It is estimated that more than 3.3 million Pakistani children are engaged in child labour. Also, it is stated, ‘one in every four households in Pakistan employs a child in domestic work, predominantly…
Aftab Anwar Baloch Introduction Pakistan’s economic landscape is grappling with an escalating concern that demands meticulous attention from economists and policymakers alike. The nation is confronted with formidable challenges in deftly managing its financial commitments. While commendable strides have been made in economic growth, the…
Aftab Anwar Baloch Climate change is the most important issue of present age; Pakistan is one of the first countries to see its early warning signals and the last to have a chance to prevent it from occurring. Living in a bubble of ignorance can…
