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Educate Her, Empower Pakistan: Why the 2025 Education Budget Must Prioritize Girlsby Fajer Rabia Pasha
As Pakistan prepares to announce its Education Budget for 2025–26, the question we must ask ourselves is not whether we are spending enough—but whether we are spending right. With over 13.7 million girls out
International Women’s Day: Accelerate Action Through Girls Educationby Fajer Rabia Pasha
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is Accelerate Action. The past few years have witnessed increased discourses on gender parity to spread awareness about the issue. These discussions have led to formulation of international commitments regarding gender equality, making many countries to work towards achieving parity.
Addressing Gender Bias in School Curricula
Pakistan has continued to rank at the bottom positions regarding gender equality. The Global Gender Report 2024 ranked Pakistan at 145 out of 146 countries. This pattern indicates that inequality is not just a
The Ongoing Use of Child Labor in Pakistan is an Evident Barrier to Education: A Predominant Reality Hindering the Development of the Countryby Zeenish Nasir
A massive barrier to girls' education is full time work at an early age. And when I say full-time work, I mean household chores at someone else's house. And when I say early age, I mean as young as 5. At the age of 5, many girls are excited. Some are excited thinking about their future in school. Will they fit in? Will they like the teachers? What will they be doing all day that now they have to spend 8 hours at this institution their parents are singing praises of? Some are excited for the social life. Will I make friends? Will I be invited to birthday parties?
The Ongoing Use of Child Labor in Pakistan is an Evident Barrier to Education: A Predominant Reality Hindering the Development of the Countryby Zeenish Nasir
A massive barrier to girls' education is full time work at an early age. And when I say full-time work, I mean household chores at someone else's house. And when I say early age, I mean as young as 5. At the age of 5, many girls are excited. Some are excited thinking about their future in school. Will they fit in? Will they like the teachers? What will they be doing all day that now they have to spend 8 hours at this institution their parents are singing praises of? Some are excited for the social life. Will I make friends? Will I be invited to birthday parties?
Girl’s Education: A “Must” for Pakistan to Fulfilby Fasih ul Hassan Taqvi
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was once quoted saying, “No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you”. This statement plainly depicts how Pakistan has strayed away from the foundations it was built upon. We as a nation must acknowledge the significance of Quaid’s words. We must accept with fervour and passion the significance that girl’s education yields.