The 2023 Census conducted by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics released its complete report in July 2024 indicates that the total population of Pakistan is 240 million out of which the population of children under 18 is 112 Million (47% of the
The costs of depriving meritorious individuals of entry into the healthcare system manifest as healthcare breakdowns. Though the announcements of academic opportunities and exams in a transparent socioeconomic and political setting might elicit excitement among prospective aspirants, the same in our part
THE provinces of Sindh and Punjab have, with the assistance of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), prepared draft labour codes. These new codes refashion the current fragmented labour laws. The codes are designed to comply with international labour standards by extending protection to all people who
The province of Sindh, characterized by its diverse economic framework, encompasses a substantial labour force integral to its industrial and service sectors. According to the most recent Labour Force Survey, Sindh’s labour force comprises millions of individuals, with a significant concentration in
OF late, it seems as if the state of Pakistan is caught up in a constant battle with its citizens, from Balochistan to Karachi to the more central areas of Pakistan. And the longer these skirmishes go on and the wider they spread, it
How worthless can your life be for people to kill you because you got delayed in preparing food for them? This is the value our society has attached to the lives of millions of women, especially those belonging to the lowest strata.
July 11th marks World Population Day, a time to highlight global population issues. In Pakistan, the day is observed with the usual conferences, seminars, and events. However, with our persistently high population growth rate straining resources, impeding development, and hampering our ability
About 20% of the country’s total labour force consists of females who play a vital role in the development and production process of the country. Unfortunately, due to negligence on the part of the government as well as employers, a large number
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent appeal to the international community regarding Afghan refugees underscores a critical issue that demands global attention and collective action. He has rightly emphasised that Pakistan can no longer bear the burden of hosting millions of Afghan refugees
A dark head emerges, followed by the torso. The balding man heaves himself up, hands on the sides of the manhole, as he is helped by two men. Gasping for breath, the man, who seems to be in his late 40s, sits