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Allocations versus Expenditures in Education Finance – Policy Note

The policy note titled “Falling Through the Cracks: Allocations versus Expenditures in Education Finance” highlights the issue of underspending in the education sector in Pakistan. Despite an increase in the total education budget, underspend remains a significant problem. Pakistan’s investment in education, at 1.7% of GDP, is below the international…
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Educational Exclusion of Children with Special Needs

The report “Educational Exclusion of Children with Special Needs” published by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) examines the challenges faced by children with special needs in accessing quality education in Pakistan using data from the Pakistan Social Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) 2019-20. It analyzes the various factors that…
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Safeguarding Your Child in the Digital Age

“A Guide Book for Parents: To Keep Children Safe from Online Risks” is a comprehensive guide developed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with UNICEF and Telenor. It aims to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge and tools to ensure the safety and well-being of children in…
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The Legend of Arya

“The Legend of Arya” is part of powerful and creative web series on Child Domestic Labour developed by Group Development Pakistan in collaboration with Ministry of Law & Justice Pakistan, National Commission for Human Rights Pakistan and the Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights.…
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Positive Parenting Tips

This video highlights the significance of family support and its crucial role in a child’s development. Dr. Afifa Qulsoom shares practical advice on positive parenting, emphasizing its contribution to fostering a law-abiding nation. The video explores strategies for handling children while maintaining a harmonious and nurturing parent-child relationship.…
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Say yes to Polio Drops

The video highlights the significance of administering polio drops to children. It aims to raise awareness about the role of polio drops in eradicating the disease and ensuring the health and well-being of future generations.…
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Education laws

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has recently ruled that the Punjab government must establish rules under the Punjab Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2014, to ensure the compliance with this law at private schools. The ruling comes after a private school filed a petition against the denial of a registration…
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Court Asserts PTA’s Limited Power in Removing Social Media Content

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday informed the Sindh High Court that it had no authority to remove any content from social media platforms. The lawyer for the PTA sought more time to file comments on a petition filed against objectionable, unethical, immoral and unlawful content being uploaded on social media…
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Reinventing basic education

In Pakistan, there is a rare consensus across political divides and among citizens concerning the dire state of education. Whether it is primary, secondary, or tertiary education, the system’s deficiencies are glaring. At present, there are a staggering 20 million children out of school, representing 40 per cent of the…
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