The significance of human capital in the development and expansion of economy could not be emphasized further. Its status could…
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March 22nd is World Water Day, which aims to emphasize the importance of fresh water for sustainable development. Water is…
Training Pakistan is the fifth most populous and one of the youngest countries in the world. Currently, it has the…
With its marvelous services, SINA Health, Education & Welfare Trust has been able to offer terrific medical facilities to those…
Last year, Balochistan government led by Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan decided to impose health and education emergency in the…
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Enrollment- Region, Sector And Gender-Wise For The Year 2017-18 Province/ Region Public Private Total Male Female…
Some government officials say that enhancing health and nutrition of the population is the priority agenda of the present government…
Health is a state of complete well-being that directs towards maximizing an individual adaptive potential which if broadened to concept…
The consistently glooming economic world to override the crises of unemployment, social miseries, etc has left a remarkable and pronounced…
Having an optimistic outlook on life — a general expectation that good things will happen — may help people live…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Marcela Guerrero Casas Founder and Associate, Open Streets Cape Town This article is part of the Annual…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Sean Fleming Senior Writer, Formative Content[/box] Schoolchildren who have experienced trauma or neglect could benefit from…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Niall McCarthy, Oct 11, 2019[/box] Today is World Obesity Day, an annual campaign established in 2015…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Fernando J. Gómez Head, Chemical and Advanced Materials Industry, World Economic Forum Simonetta Rima Research and…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Jane Burston Executive Director, Clean Air Fund Andreas Ahrens Head of Climate, Project Manager, Climate Positive…
Poverty is a multi-faceted fabric which involves economic, social, cultural and psychological dimensions. It is a worldwide phenomenon whose consequences…
The Daily Telegraph, Britain based leading newspaper has termed Pakistan’s Ehsaas program, one of the most comprehensive welfare programs ever…
The 2018 Economic Survey revealed that in Pakistan the percentage of people living below the poverty line has fallen over…
Pakistan and Gulf Economist approached the relevant authorities of SINA Health Education & Welfare Trust to get the first-hand knowledge about…
The nature of poverty is complex, and its causes are diverse. It is characterized by a lack of access to…
Micro financial poverty alleviation is an important part of poverty alleviation and development, and an important measure to promote farmers’…
The Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan identified that the government scrutinizes pro-poor expenditure in dissimilar sectors by the Medium…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] Lisa Dreier Senior Program Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School Corporate Responsibility Initiative David Nabarro Director, 4SD…
Karachi, a metropolis larger than any other in the country, continues to grow unstoppably defending its identity as the business…
The fish-shaped dustbins have been laid at Karachi’s Sea View recently to ensure that the beachgoers do not litter the…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Brad Power Founding member, myCancerDB[/box] Cancer treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Thanks to medical advancements, people receiving…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]David Flynn, Heriot-Watt University and Valentin Robu, Heriot-Watt University[/box] The modern world depends on the smooth…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Sarah Feldman, Aug 1, 2019[/box] BeyondMeat, the company selling pea-based meat substitute has had the biggest…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]John Bryson, University of Birmingham[/box] One of the beacons of UK social housing policy, the legislation…
The present government unveiled its first full budget with total outlay of Rs. 7.022 trillion for FY 2019-2020. Following is…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Andy Ho CEO, Philips Greater China This article is part of the Annual Meeting of the New…
There is a strong nexus of high illiteracy with high poverty in least developed Balochistan. A lethal combination of militancy…
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) carried out by the organizations involve handling the relationship between their business operations and the communities…
Pakistan’s first-ever official report on multidimensional poverty was released in 2016, and it revealed shocking figures. According to the study,…
In the past century, women have achieved remarkable success in social, political and economic circles, however, many barriers still exist…
A recent World Bank report titled ‘State of Water Supply, Sanitation and Poverty in Pakistan’, said that Balochistan has by…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Sarbani Chakraborty Lead, Health Systems Capacity , Roche[/box] Here is what we know today: cancer is…
In December of last year (2018), World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director Dr Ahmed Salim Saif Al-Mandhari paid a four-day…
“World Health Day is marked every year on the 7th of April to highlight the significance of a healthy life…
Interview with Mr. Faisal Mubin Ganatra — CEO & Director of Malka Foods — Innovative & Healthy Food Solutions We…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Marcel Muenster Founder and Director, The Gritti Fund Paul Hokemeyer Clinical and Consulting Psychotherapist, Author This…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Anna Gilmore, University of Bath and J. Robert Branston, University of Bath[/box] It is well known…
The global Halal food market reached a value of USD 1.4 trillion in 2017. The growth of the global Halal…
PAGE brief talks with Mr. Rashid Hashmi – CEO, Muhammad Hashim Tajir Surma over their remarkable products serving human beings…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Ephrat Livni Writer, Quartz This article is published in collaboration with Quartz[/box] You’ve got problems. Perhaps more…
In Pakistan, quality regulations are getting stronger and stricter, resulting in better medicines. While increasing quality is a good thing…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Ejike Bob Udeogu, University of East London[/box] On February 16, more than 84m eligible voters in…
Pakistan is yet to make significant attainments in the human development index (HDI), which focuses on measurable dimensions of human…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Michael Nally Chief Marketing Officer, MSD[/box] Three centuries ago, Jonathan Swift anticipated our post-truth world when…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Cyril Ramaphosa President, South Africa This article is part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting[/box] This…
Karachi, 10 January 2019: For the third consecutive time, Nestlé Pakistan won the First Prize for “Living the Global Compact…
Life in Pakistan is fast paced, and it doesn’t seem to be getting slower any time soon. In the hustle…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Christopher Begeny, University of Exeter[/box] Many companies and organisations appear keen to support a more diverse…
UAE Vision 2021 was launched by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the…
Ihsan Trust founded (registered) on 07th day of January 2010 is a non-profit organization, established with the aim of providing…
Education is critical to the social and economic development and has a profound impact on population health. Education and health…
Balochistan is the country’s poorest province with standards of living and social indicators lagging substantially behind the rest of the…
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International research revealed that enhancing financial situation and operating margins is probable to remain a top issue. Many public and…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] Paul Polman Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Myriam Sidibe Senior Fellow, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and…
Present PTI government of Prime Minister Imran Khan is for making investment in human development to upgrade the standard of…
Interview with Mr Faisal Mubin Ganatra – CEO and Director, Malka Foods [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile – Faisal Mubin…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Michael de Lagarde Chief Executive Officer, Delair-Tech This article is part of the Sustainable Development Impact Summit[/box]…
The newly installed government in Pakistan faces a number of mammoth tasks like foreign policy issues, weakening currency, booming population,…
The government’s basic responsibility is to provide health, education and justice to its people. The new government wants to bring…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Martin Armstrong, Aug 30, 2018, Aug 30, 2018 [/box] Due to health concerns related to the consumption of…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Allen Gallagher, University of Bath and Anna Gilmore, University of Bath[/box] What’s the size of the…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Michael Loughlin, Nottingham Trent University[/box] If you work in an office, the chances are there are…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Juergen Voegele Senior Director, Food and Agriculture Global Practice, World Bank[/box] Technology has revolutionized agriculture at…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Dave Cook, UCL[/box] The phrase “digital nomad” summons the trope of joyful millennials who escape the…
There is little strength in health care delivery system in Pakistan like making health policies, participating in UN’s Sustainable Development…
Bangladesh is better than India and Pakistan in health facilities Good health is important to live a healthy, peaceful and…
The Department of Cardiology at Tabba Heart Institute, Karachi provides comprehensive Diagnostic and Therapeutic services to adult patients with cardiovascular…
In today’s age, advancements in medical and health science are occurring at an unprecedented pace making possible what once was…
Poverty stricken people in Pakistan who cannot afford to pay private hospitals bill opt for government hospitals for their treatment…
Over half a million people are estimated to be carrying tuberculosis (TB) in Pakistan according to the report the World…
According to Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), 8.2 million die of cancer per year worldwide, while 14 million new…
An exclusive conversation with Dr Abdul Bari Khan, the angel in Pakistan The Indus Hospital (TIH) is a symbol of…
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The Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan revealed in their statistical report that the cumulative health expenditures of federal and…
Medical experts state that counterfeit medicines trafficking are a very dangerous challenge that impacts both developed and undeveloped nations. Globally,…
NGO Shipbreaking Platform in its annual report 2017 says that pollutant and dangerous scrapping has been a key area of…
PAKISTAN & GULF ECONOMIST went to explore how children from underprivileged family background (who cannot afford two meals a day)…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Christopher Boyce, University of Stirling[/box] After nine years of interest rates below 1%, it seems that…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Alexandre Nobajas, Keele University[/box] Huge outcry ensued from my recent article about how Brexit would hurt…
Pakistan is an underdeveloped country where nearly 40 percent of its population lives below poverty line. The low income groups…
Role of Jubilee Life Insurance for community-based health insurance facilities appreciable The claim to health is an economic, social and…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Alex Gray Formative Content[/box] Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for health. But until recently,…
At the closing event of a five-year (2013 to 2018) Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), a service component of…
Patients with heart disease may get treatment free of cost with superior care in Pakistan. One under-treatment patient, at National…