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Growth through equity
Institutional structure of inclusive growth would enable all citizens to participate as subjects of economic growth.
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Poverty reduction in the Musharraf era
Poverty reduction estimates of the Musharraf era are not consistent with the magnitude of the growth of inequality.
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The national interest
In Pakistan’s history, strategic decisions have occasionally been taken invoking ‘national interest’ by the military.
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Governance and uncertainty
Two features of Pakistan’s political economy create uncertainty about the outcome of continuing confrontation with US.
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The political economy of confrontation
If Pakistan chooses the path of confrontation with the US, it could mean stoppage of aid from the western world.
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How to tackle the floods of 2011
Managing disasters requires establishing institutional mechanisms for coordination between govt, civil organisations.
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Norms, values and democracy
The urge for equitable, representative polity dates to ancient times in areas and people which constitute Pakistan.
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Violence and democracy
Resisting violence is a battle for the human mind, involves defeating the appeal on which the violent group relies.
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Development and the environment
Economic growth must be redefined in terms of quantitative environmental costs of producing and consuming commodities.
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Climate change and cooperation
Combined adverse effect of temperature and ill timed monsoon could have impact on agriculture and food security in SA.