Ensuring quality of medicines on September 26, 2019Health of people of a nation depends upon the quality of its healthcare system, something also emphasised in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One such component of this vast system is the pharmaceutical industry, which is bestowed with the responsibility of manufacturing quality and affordable medication. The contributions of this sector ultimately impacts how far […]
Why are children dropping out of school? on July 18, 2018When we talk about complying with Article 25-A of the constitution of Pakistan we often think about enrolling as many children in schools as possible. However, there is much more to this than simply carrying out enrolment drives across the country. These children deserve to stay in school for a longer period and the barriers […]
The problem we all live with on February 2, 2018The quality resources that we get to enjoy mostly depend on which socio-economic class we belong to. We might think that this problem is pertinent to developing countries only. Well, think again! An example is the education system in the US and how the black community, in the 21st century, is still being discriminated against. […]
Protests — the last resort for whom? on December 22, 2017The power of the protest is a wonderful thing. It can oust dictatorships, usher in much needed policy reforms and, here in Pakistan, remove the country’s federal law minister for a ‘crime’ that he did not commit alone. However, not every demonstration of people power manages to stir the collective conscience of our leaders; or, […]