Greek tragedy: Pakistan mourns
Hundreds of confirmed deaths of young Pakistani men on the fishing trawler off the Greek coast made headlines on June 14. Some reports say up to almost 300 Pakistanis alone…
It’s a biased world
Gender bias is a pervasive problem worldwide and Pakistan is no exception. Gender biased social norms can be defined as ‘the undervaluation of women’s capabilities and rights in society.’ This…
Overcoming barriers to female labour force participation–II
Constraints for female labour force participation in Pakistan Social and gender norms Social beliefs majorly hinder women’s engagement in paid employment in Pakistan. Women are unable to independently decide their…
Constitutionalism: the missing links
This April marks the golden jubilee of the adoption of the 1973 constitution. The last 50 years have been a bumpy ride for the basic law of the land. Three…
Overcoming barriers to female labour force participation–II
Constraints for female labour force participation in Pakistan Social and gender norms Social beliefs majorly hinder women’s engagement in paid employment in Pakistan. Women are unable to independently decide their…
Vulnerable women
Women in Pakistan are disproportionately affected by disasters. The conservative social norms limit and restrict their personal, physical and economic autonomy. They face disparities in various aspects of life, including…
How to empower women
Buzz words such as ‘empowerment’ and ‘equality’ are often part of the development discourse regarding women in today’s world – although there is no general consensus on what these terms…
A time of ‘permacrisis’
These days of the year arouse mixed feelings. On the one hand, you are inclined to take stock of what has happened during the year that is ending. And this…
Engendering the fund
The Loss and Damage Fund approved at the recently concluded COP27 at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt was a landmark achievement. For decades, developing countries have pushed for the inclusion of loss…
Textile sector: sustainable business practices
One of the most important industrial sectors, the textiles industry contributes significantly to national economies, job creation, and exports in developing nations such as Pakistan. The size of the global…
