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- Situation in FATA
To resolve the ongoing conflict in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, local population has to be brought to the forefront. Speaking at the seminar organized by the Institute of Policy Studies experts emphasized on finding a local solution to the problem. Kashmala Chaudhry has more...
- 20 Years Old SDPI
Created in 1992, the Sustainable Development policy Institute has completed twenty years of existence, as a policy research think-tank. SDPI's journey in these two decades is captured by SDTV’s correspondent Fatima Mansoor who has prepared a short video package for you…
- The Art of Report Writing
A well-written report communicates its message with clarity and credibility, creating a professional impression. The Sustainable Development Policy Institution has held three days training workshop on “the art of report writing skills”, to help professionals communicate better, through a written expression tailored to their needs. Our correspondent Kashmala Chaudhry reports further.
- Blue Dust Unveiling Taboos
Ayesha Salman’s debut novel ‘Blue Dust: Unveiling Taboos’ has sparked a debate among academics, on such social issues which have are often not talked about. She has dared to shatter the taboo of silence. Experts are emphasizing the need for more novels on such issues to catalyze a positive change in society. Our Correspondent Kashmala Chaudhry has talked to the representatives of various opinion groups to bring the story home…
- Pakistan's National Zero Hunger Action Plan
The World Food Program has declared about half of Pakistan 165 million populations as food insecure. To preempt the impending disaster, government has prepared a safety program named as ‘National Zero Hunger Action Plan’ which the Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani has already announced. The program will be launched as an integral part of the federal budget 2012-2013. Our Correspondent Kashmala Chaudhry has the details.
- Pre-budget 2012 seminar
Pakistan was left with only $600 million of foreign reserves when the present government assumed office in 2008. Former principal economic adviser to the government of Pakistan, Sakib sherani says this weak reserve position forced the government to take the IMF programme and was the main cause behind rupee depreciation. Fatima Mansoor attended the Pre-budget seminar, organized at by the SDPI, for the story......
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