Pakistan’s health sector is not merely underperforming – it is steadily eroding under the weight of neglect, underinvestment, and weak governance. In a country of over 240 million people, public health spending remains below 1 per cent of GDP, while a significant share of healthcare costs is borne out-of-pocket. The result is a system where […]
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Khawaja Asif laments neglect in empowering local govts
Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday said that strengthening local government was a proven and essential formula for sustaining democracy in Pakistan, stressing that political power must be rooted at the grassroots to gain constitutional and public legitimacy. Speaking at a public forum in Thinkfest 2026 at Alhamra Hall here, he said […]
Punjab approves historic child protection policy to safeguard children’s rights
LAHORE – In a major step forward for child welfare, the Punjab Cabinet has officially approved the province’s first comprehensive Child Protection Policy under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The policy, developed by the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau, outlines a clear roadmap to prevent child abuse, neglect, violence, and exploitation. It was […]
Yemen’s anguish and our neglect
The Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan in February this year was celebrated and talked and written about for days on end. It was hailed as one of Imran Khan government’s top diplomatic feat-although to believe this is sheer naivety; reason enough to hope that the ball would for long now be in […]