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Beyond political consensus, new provinces will require sound economic plans


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  • When lived experience is heard

    When lived experience is heard

    By M Waqar Bhatti

    There’s a new mental health policy. Will help now reach Pakistanis who need it the most?

  • Protecting our  children

    Protecting our children

    By Iftikhar Mubarik

    The latest UNICEF report calls for a more coherent approach to online protection for children

  • Between worlds

    Between worlds

    By Shariq Khan

    In Nim-wa, Khurshid Rizvi draws on the traditions of Urdu and Arabic poetry to create a world of cosmic imagery

  • Before we draw new boundaries

    Before we draw new boundaries

    By Dr Waseem Ali Tipu

    Beyond political consensus, new provinces will require sound economic plans


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