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The population bulge

The results of the seventh Population and Housing Census of Pakistan in 2023 have been announced recently by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). There is a need to fully…

The youth bulge

The high rate of population growth of Pakistan, among the highest in the world, has led to the emergence of a large youth bulge. Demographers and social scientists have argued…

Land reforms in Gilgit-Baltistan

This article is divided into two parts. The first part aims to introduce the key features of the proposed Gilgit-Baltistan Land Reforms Act 2023. The second part presents a summary…

Gilgit-Baltistan’s energy access

The energy sector plays a crucial role in driving growth and progress across various industries, including agriculture, defence, industries, and the residential sector. Power shortages have caused enormous damage to…

Energy in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan is grappling with a severe energy deficit, which has far-reaching ramifications for its economic and societal progress. From a common perspective, the cause of this energy crisis is rooted…

Gilgit-Baltistan’s federal dependency

Pakistan has seen frequent political shifts, with no prospects of a civilian government ever finishing a term without any turbulence. The impact of such impetuous shifts in politics has been…

Economic prospects of Gilgit-Baltistan : Part II

Community organizations have built bridges, irrigation channels and other small infrastructure projects at much lower costs as they participated in the supply of labour and land parcels for these projects.…