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Why breastfeed?
Formula milk is seen as modern, sophisticated alternative to breastfeeding - a major cause of diarrhoea among infants
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Pot calling the kettle black?
Multinationals headquartered in rich countries earn huge profits by exploiting workers in poor countries
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Philanthropic impulses of the rich & famous
The likes of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg have spent millions in philanthropic efforts
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Financing the humanitarian aid gap
Since majority of conflict-affected populations are in Muslim states, role of Islamic finance needs to be highlighted
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Microfinance: an overrated solution
There is little evidence that microfinance schemes such as his have had any impact on poverty reduction
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Reparations rather than aid
Recognising the damage caused by colonialism may enable a rethink of ongoing colonial and imperial aspirations
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Tainted global supply chains
Fish caught by bonded labourers can turn up as calamari at fine restaurants, in sushi rolls
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Ensuring labour rights
Pakistan urgently needs better laws on occupational safety and health
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Of children and their labour
Children in Pakistan work as street vendors, shoe polishers, rag-pickers & car washers to earn measly amounts of cash
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Karachi’s housing problem — is there a solution?
Given the current population growth rate and migration influx, the housing demands in Karachi continue to grow









