Structured CSR initiatives now offer sustainable solutions beyond temporary relief for vulnerable communities Pakistan, with a population exceeding 251 million…
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Inflation and climate shocks preventing poverty reduction despite economic growth in recent years Pakistan’s economic journey over the last decade…
Digital innovation and inclusive lending are transforming microfinance into a sustainable development engine Pakistan’s microfinance sector stands as a cornerstone…
Dental colleges and private practitioners provide community service improving access essential oral healthcare services Pakistan continues to face significant socioeconomic…
Charity, CSR, and micro-finance banks together empower communities and reduce poverty sustainably in Pakistan Interview with Mr Zia ul Mustafa…
Poverty reduction in the country needs human capital investment and progressive fiscal policies Interview with Mr. Kashif Manzoor Alvi, HR professional,…
Charity should gradually shift from consumption based assistance as micro-finance banks promote inclusive growth Interview with Mr Mateen Akhtar, Founder/Director…
Microfinance banks and corporate social responsibility contribute significantly to inclusive economic growth Interview with Mr. Altaf Hussain, an analyst PAGE:…
Addressing unemployment requires a strategy that promotes industrial growth, exports, investment, education and skill development According to the International Labour…
Pakistan: Card-Based Transactions Q3-FY25 Q4-FY25 Q1-FY26P Details Volume in million Value in billion-Rs Volume in million Value in billion-Rs Volume…
The geography, governance, and politics of food insecurity in Pakistan Food insecurity in Pakistan is one of the most persistent…
National poverty rate at 25.6% remains largely unchanged; BISP partially cover living costs but structural challenges hinder poverty reduction Researchers…
World Bank’s new poverty line adds 125 million people to extreme poverty worldwide Pakistan faces rising poverty, inequality, climate shocks,…
Focus on Islamic Microfinance and CSR could pull Pakistan out of poverty In recent times, social and economic disparity has…
Business-driven CSR initiatives foster economic empowerment, proving companies can be key players in poverty reduction The world has come a…
700 million people lived in extreme poverty in 2024, with progress slowing and 3.5 billion below $6.85 daily Pakistan’s poverty…
CPEC and the blue economy offer Pakistan crucial opportunities to reduce poverty and drive economic growth sustainably. Poverty is a…
Energy undoubtedly is lifeblood to modern society. The amount of energy required to produce a unit of gross domestic product…
Poverty has been a persistent challenge for Pakistan, affecting millions of people and hindering economic progress. While various policies and…
Poverty alleviation requires economic growth, governance reforms, infrastructure development, education and targeted social programmes Poverty alleviation remains a pressing concern…
Pakistan’s poverty rate rose by 7%, adding 13 million people — urgent reforms are needed to reverse the trend Interview…
Pakistan has 38 million beggars, receiving Rs 32 billion daily, creating a $42 billion economic drain yearly Since the existence…
Human Development Index In Pakistan Country/ Region HDI Rank (HDI) Value (2022) Average Annual HDI Growth (%) [1990-2022] Life Expectancy…
Digital banking and mobile payments are transforming financial accessibility despite persistent challenges Interview with Mr. Rehan Ahmed Yousfi — Senior…
Food insecurity affects 37% of population, driven by inflation, poverty, instability and distribution inefficiencies Technology integration with traditional farming boosts…
International experts emphasise that while economic growth is crucial for development, it alone is not enough to improve prosperity or…
Leveraging personal assets can play a significant role in reducing poverty in Pakistan in 2024 by empowering individuals and households…
The education system in Pakistan has faced numerous challenges over the years, leading to a continuous decline in its standards.…
From urban privilege to rural neglect and with public and private sectors out of balance, access to quality care remains…
Understanding the complexity, progress, and path forward Every year, on October 16th, the world celebrates World Food Day. This global…
The biggest challenge Pakistan is facing today is to reduce poverty and achieve sustained economic growth. Present government is trying…
Pakistan is one of the most populated countries nurturing more than 24 crores of people with inadequate economic resources. 30%…
Poverty is universally recognised as a scourge because of its detrimental impact on societies. As per the World Bank, the…
International experts revealed that the term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not new in the business world. Various academics and…
Need to prioritise human development, economic growth and promote inclusive progress in societies Rising GDP growth rates and equal access…
In today’s interconnected world, the pursuit of sustainable development has become a shared goal among nations worldwide. Rooted in the…
SDGs provide a comprehensive framework for addressing poverty in all its dimensions Private sector has a significant role to play…
International experts revealed that the term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not new in the business world. Various academics and…
Collaborative efforts and smart planning will help empower human potential for a brighter Pakistan Interview with Syed Kashif Rafi —…
There is a dire need to skill, upskill and reskill the workforce Interview with Mr. Majyd Aziz — Former President…
Adopt Islamic valuable guides in addressing poverty and inequality Prioritising education and skill development is paramount Concerted efforts from all…
The sector serves 76pc of all borrowers and accounts for about a third of all outstanding agriculture advances International studies…
Human Development Index Country/Region HDI Rank Human Development Index (HDI) Value (2021) Average Annual HDI Growth(%) [1990-2021] Life Expectancy at…
Despite onslaught of COVID pandemic from the beginning of 2020, a number of middle and high income developing countries were…
The role of microfinance institutions in poverty alleviation Poverty is a pandemic that has attracted policymakers and researchers to postulate…
Despite onslaught of COVID pandemic from the beginning of 2020, a number of middle and high income developing countries were…
In a nation where the fight against poverty is often an uphill battle, we are striving hard to stand as…
Indus Hospital & Health Network provides 100% free of cost and high-quality healthcare Each member of IHHN has the core…
The health indicators of Pakistan have shown improvement in the last 25 years despite various social, economic, political and cross-border…
Increased worldwide human life expectancy reflects better health facilities as the probability of longer life is already a long-term trend,…
Pakistan in the summer of 2022, was hit by unprecedented rains. A third of the country was under flood water;…
Stagnant economic status of rural poor responsible for food insecurity Among the developing countries, Pakistan is bracketed with countries having…
Islamic law, also known as Shariah law, serves as the foundation for the financial system known as Islamic financing. Islamic…
Poverty is the most significant issue that affects millions of people around the world. Poverty alleviation or reduction is one…
SINA is a PCP-certified and FBR-registered not-for-profit trust that annually serves 1.5 million disadvantaged patients living below the poverty line.…
Poverty is an economic condition and applies to those whose income falls below the poverty line, which is the income…
The primary goal of the global agenda for sustainable development is the decrease of poverty but developing cost-effective poverty reduction…
NBP strongly committed in human investment and reaching SDG Goals Interview with Ms. Sabeen Gul – Wing Head CSR at…
The poverty rate in Pakistan was registered at 61.6 percent in 1998 which has reduced to 21.5 percent by 2018,…
International experts identified that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) must not be explained through tax planning policy alone but should be…
Diversity Of Disbursed Loans (July-March FY 2022) Details Value in % Services 13.0 Manufacturing/Light Engineering/Workshop 8.0 Agriculture/Cropping 8.3 Embroidery/stitching/handicraft 16.3…
Supporting development and values for people, culture are deep love for Pakistan Interview with Dr. Asiya Saif Alvi — a…
Poverty and unemployment are the two major issues prevailing in developing countries including Pakistan. One of the identified constraints i.e.…
Poverty is a significant and sensitive issue that affects many developing countries around the world. It is characterized by the…
A Tough Fight by Women Actors to Beat Poverty It is widely acknowledged that private sector development in this era…
The entire world has realized that the foremost reason for poverty is climate change. The primary agenda in the climate…
According to the latest World Bank study, the world is improbable to meet the goal of ending extreme poverty by…
Microfinance Industry In Pakistan (Rs billions) Indicators FY21 FY22* Annual Growth Number of Branches 3,782 3,823 1.1% No. of Borrowers…
The historic challenges tested the global economy in 2022, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sharp slowdown in China…
Education system is essential for all. It is crucial to understand the world in which we live, it’s a competitive…
Conversation with Ms. Ambareen Kazim Thompson — CEO, SINA Profile: Ambareen Kazim Thompson has dedicated her life to working in Pakistan.…
Income distribution in poverty alleviation also matters. A highly unequal income distribution makes it harder to decline poverty. Reducing the…
Gross Domestic Product Of Pakistan (at constant basic prices of 2005-06) (Rs. in Million) Sector/Industry 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19F 2019-20R 2020-21P…
Globally, the issue of food insecurity has taken the central stage of policymakers. Nearly a billion people across the world…
Microfinance is just one tool in the war against poverty. For microfinance to be successful at poverty reduction, it must…
On April 23, 2016, Pakistan signed the Paris climate agreement, joining 174 other nations in a commitment to combat climate change.…
LRBT has made an all-out effort to help the flood-stricken in the country. The following work was shared with PAKISTAN…
Written by Bincheng Mao Global Shaper, New York Hub Around the world there are 160 million children working as child labourers.…
Poverty alleviation is one of the preeminent concern of developing world and one of the major factors in sustainable development…
The Experts in the World Bank recorded that the rising food and energy inflation in Pakistan is predicted to diminish…
The concept of Microfinance is not new as it has had its occurrence in the long past. The term `microfinance’…
Poverty alleviation is one of the preeminent factors in sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by UNO. Ever since the beginning…
Societies are the heterogeneous combination of people where they are differentiated on the basis of their physic, by their intellect…
Since its inception, experts recorded that Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), one of the 34 executing agencies of Ehsaas has…
According to UNDP’s Human Development Report 2020, Pakistan’s HDI value for 2019 stayed at 0.557, which put the country in…
Pakistan: micro credit beneficiaries, outstanding loans portfolio and loan disbursement as of Dec. 2020 MFP Active Borrowers Outstanding Loans Portfolio…
Healthcare investment ensures high returns like financial and social returns, empowerment and political participation. This investment is not for the…
In order to move forward and progress in the world, giving ample of opportunities to the people to prosper and…
Original agenda of Paris meeting of 2015 relating to seventeen highlighted Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030 had…
Pakistan: No Poverty By 2030 Indicator Description Baseline Value/Year Latest Achievements Target 2030 1.1.1 Proportion of population below the international…