Pakistan’s Performance: An Independent Analysis
An assessment of Pakistan's performance in social, economic and political terms leads to a much repeated question: How independent are we really ?
August 14, 1947 is important because an independent and sovereign country called Pakistan was added to world atlas on that day. The creation of Pakistan was one of the best things that could have happened for a majority of the people living in this part of the sub-continent. .......more ....
Afghan Refugees: Policy Dilemmas and Solutions
The impending end of the Tripartite Agreement1 provided a timely opportunity for broad based consultations among stakeholders about possible solutions for approximately 3 million Afghans in Pakistan2. In this connection SDPI organized public dialogues to solicit opinions and support an informed debate on future policy options for Afghan refugees in Pakistan..........more....
Joining Hands for Better Health Care
In a context in which the public sector has failed to offer satisfactory health services to people, partnerships between the private and public sector may provide hope. Such public-private partnerships (PPPs) typically involve a government agency interacting with a private partner .......more....
Market Access Through Free Trade Agreements: Pakistan's Experience
The failure of the WTO negotiations has given rise to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) across the globe. Countries are signing Bilateral Trade Agreements, a variant of FTAs. FTAs aim to remove the barriers to trade and investment. They create a freer flow of goods, services, investment and people. Within our FTAs, Pakistani businesses will find it easier to trade with FTA partners and to invest in their markets........more....
Study on Environmental and Health Impacts of Abandoned Persistent Organic Pollutant (DDT) Factory in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Pakistan
DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is one of the most hazardous groups of chemicals called Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), also known as “ The Dirty Dozen.” These very toxic chemicals, including DDT are long lasting due to their non-degradability, can travel to distant places and being fat soluble, accumulate in animals and human bodies........more.....
