Social security for all
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,…
Healthcare, social security systems needed
With all its tragedies, unprecedented complexities and uncertainties, the coronavirus pandemic should focus minds on the inadequacies in our healthcare and social security systems that need rectification at the earliest.…
Social security for all
The federal government has extended the restrictions imposed in the country till April 14. This decision was taken in the meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC). The NCC will…
Social security
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines 'social security' as "the principle or practice or a programme of public provision (as through social insurance or assistance) for the economic security and social…
Climate-smart social protection
PAKISTAN’S social protection system is at a crossroads. Traditional social protection systems, while providing critical support for poverty reduction, are not designed to address the compounding challenges of climate-triggered disasters. The country’s…
The national security challenge
The national security paradigm revolves around the security of the state. However, the concept of state security has undergone a significant transformation in the modern era. Economic security has, to…
People, economics and security
The slight improvement in Pakistan's economy is welcome — especially as it comes some months before the next budget is due. Everyone in Pakistan wishes for nothing more than an…
Security demands cast new shadow on Europe’s finances
Europe’s leaders have long known the region is living beyond the means of its ageing, stagnant economy. The question is whether the ructions created by Donald Trump’s second White House…
‘Draconian’ law to control social media
The digital age has revolutionized the life of human beings, their means of communication and ways of conducting business. Among the most significant advancements is rise of social media platforms,…
Redefining information security
an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the fusion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing has become a double-edged sword for the information security landscape. While these innovations…
