Governance matters on December 30, 2020The governance matters and the quality of governance matters themost. More recently, prime minister Imran Khan while addressing a ceremony to sign “Performance Agreements of the Federal Government for the year 2020-21” stressed the need for the improved governance performance, and termed it as “a step in the right direction. But what contributes to an […]
Journey Towards Decentralization on December 15, 2020ARTICLE 140-A says that “Each province shall, by law, establish a local government system and devolve political, administrative and financial responsibility and authority to the elected representatives of the local governments”. This essentially means decentralization of power and authority by the provinces to the local governments for good governance to increase efficiency and coverage in […]
Factors Influencing Family Planning Policies on November 18, 2020Family planning programme first received attention from the federal government in Pakistan in 1960 and slowly began to form an important part of development planning and policy. The main objective of the programme was to tackle the challenges of rapidly increasing population.The thrust was on the provision of family planning services at the doorstep and […]
Marvels of Mehrgarh on October 14, 2020Located in the Kachi-Bolan district of Balochistan, Pakistan, at the mouth of Bolan Pass and on the bank of Bolan river, the Mehrgarh archaeological site is one of the ancient and the oldest heritage sites in South Asia. It is the precursor of Indus valley Civilization. The site is on UNESCO’s tentative heritage list. The […]
Cultural resources achieving sustainable development on September 24, 2020Culture is an essential and vitally important aspect of sustainable development. It is intertwined with all facets of human life, and is connected with what matters to people and communities. Cultural resources can effectively be utilized in achieving sustainable development for overall human progress and well-being. Broadly, culture is divided into three different forms. The […]
On the trail of Balochitherium on August 24, 2020Pakistan has a rich culture, history and heritage. It starts from pre-historic time and encompasses Mehrgarh, Indus and Gandhara Civilisations. The remarkable marks of civilisation are found in all provinces of the country; both in tangible and intangible shapes. The province of Balochistan is not only considered as one of the earliest seats of civilisations […]
Safeguarding Our Intangible Heritage on August 19, 2020The world heritage means what we inherit. Oxford dictionary defines heritage as “property, things or buildings that are or may be inherited pertaining to historic or cultural value.” There are two broad classifications of heritage. One is tangible and the other is intangible. The tangible heritage refers to the remains of the past such as […]
Developing and managing coastal tourism on August 6, 2020Tourism has become the world’s fastest growing industries and a main source of employment opportunities and foreign exchange. It is seen as a catalyst for socio-cultural and economic growth. The flow of tourists and associated activities are constantly on the rise. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which advocates and promotes the […]
Transportation – tourism-mobility node on July 13, 2020Transportation is one of the most important elements of tourism. It is considered a crucial and fundamental driver for the development and promotion of the tourism industry as it enables the mobility of a tourist from the place of origin to the desired destination and back. It facilitates the movement of business travellers, holidaymakers and […]