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The potential of the elderly needs to be recognised and utilised for the community’s benefit
Empowering women with digital technology, tools and electronic financial services will benefit them and their families
Developing decent work and employment opportunities for the rising youth population remains a concern for Pakistan
Improving the lives of old people through enhanced functional ability is the ultimate goal for the decade
By creating more opportunities for women and providing them tools to earn effectively,their labour participation can be increased manifold
Women with disabilities continue to be ignored. Their complaints remain unheard by policymakers and other social stakeholders
Existing social protection systems in Pakistan leave a majority of the elderly without financial stability
It is concerning that only a small percentage of the elderly population receives pension benefits from the Employees’ Old Age Benefits Institution...
Reforming the pension distribution system is need of the hour