Displacement from FATA Pakistan (2009-2016): Issues and Challenges

Sandwich Generation Issues and Challenges

Today, with the increase in the elderly population and life expectancy, the need to use care services for this significant part of the population is increasing. Beliefs, cultures, and social norms among different ethnicities and races are vital in the extent and nature of care. Two types of care exist, informal and formal. According to statistics by the Secretariat of the National Council on Ag...

The Constitution of Pakistan Issues: Challenges and Options

On August 14, 1947, Pakistan was carved out on the map of the world for the Muslims of India in order so that they could live in peace and harmony, according to the principles of Islam, free to pursue all spiritual and worldly endeavours in a homeland of their own. Though full of hope and nationalistic fervour; the people of Pakistan were unable to fully realize the dream of their own personali...

Polio immunization in Pakistan: ethical issues and challenges

Background Immunization should be considered a basic human right to health and well-being. It is everybody's business, and it is everybody's responsibility: the individual, the community, the health system and the state. This paper attempts to review some of the literature that highlights the ethical and religious concerns surrounding polio vaccination and what approaches may be used to counter...

Health Systems Research in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward.

Issues and Challenges in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations after 9/11

The study examines various issues in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations in the context that emerged after 9/11. It argues that security maintenance and various development pursuits (political and economic) of both Pakistan and Afghanistan considerably rely upon cordial and mutually cooperative relations between these two immediate neighbours. However, there exists trust deficit and the war against ...