PAKISTAN’S poverty crisis is far deeper than official indicators suggest. While the government celebrates economic stabilisation, almost four in every 10 Pakistanis
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PAKISTAN’S contribution to rising poverty across the Middle East, North Africa and the Afghanistan-Pakistan region is troubling. According to the World Bank,
On the International Day of the Girl, coming up on October 11 (tomorrow), we are reminded of a simple but often overlooked
THE scourge of female disappearances in Pakistan should be a matter of shame. Institutional reforms and criminalising chauvinistic traditions remain long overdue
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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Commission (KPCPWC) formally launched a province-wide awareness and sensitisation campaign against child sexual abuse and exploitation, aimed at strengthening public awareness, promoting prevention and responsible reporting and reinforcing collective action to ensure a safe and protective environment for children across the province. A statement issued here said that the provincial launch had brought together government representatives, development partners, civil society organisations, religious scholars, child protection stakeholders, media representatives and children and adolescents, reflecting
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Social Protection Indicators for Children in Pakistan by Province and Age Group Health Insurance Coverage Value External economic support to the
Pupil–Teacher Ratio by Education Level and Province in Pakistan (2022–2023) Region Level Pupil-Teacher Ratio Pakistan Primary 38 Middle 24 High 28
Educational and Professional Qualifications of Teachers in Government and Private Schools by Province Educational Qualifications of Teachers in Government and Private Schools
Provincial Comparison of Multidimensional Poverty in Pakistan Survey Year MPI Value Balochistan 2019 – 2020 0.327 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2019 – 2020
Pakistan’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and Deprivation Profile (2017–2018) Survey Year MPI Value Headcount % Intensity of Deprivations Population share (%)
Access to Drinking Water in Pakistan: Quality, Availability, and Household Reach Access to Improved, Basic, and Available Drinking Water by Province (%)
