Without papers, we don’t exist: Weak local governance creates systemic deprivation

Local governments are the vital link between policy planning and delivery. From developing large infrastructure to waste collection, local governments are meant to provide entitlements that form the backbone of...

A mango tree is nurtured like a son: Geographies determine vulnerability or resilience

There are geographical clusters that demonstrate more resilience as a result of higher investments in social infrastructure and human capital, as well as districts that are collectively underdeveloped. Communities that...

We Stay Up at Night with Worry: The Psychological Toll of Vulnerability

The field research engaged with several communities that discussed deteriorating psychological and emotional health, as a result of prolonged neglect, lack of agency, high levels of frustration, or trauma from...

Mental health cannot be treated with faith-based antidotes, say religious leaders

Multan: “The prevalence of mental health issues is one of the most significant modern day challenges, which we previously paid no attention to. In finding solutions that address mental and...

Our children do not see social restraint as survival: Christian community leaders

Peshawar: “We have peaceful coexistence with all communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa because of conscious efforts on our part. We always upheld social restraint as a value for the community, and...

Documentary: Among The Excluded

[embed]https://youtu.be/TN22lY9axtw[/embed]   Minority communities frequently encounter legal and bureaucratic obstacles, impeding their ability to secure basic rights and services.

Documentary: Against All Odds

[embed]https://youtu.be/lrZ_MBam9B8[/embed]   Jinnah Institute's Resilience mapping study documented the challenges faced by stay -at-home women. Depression and anxiety run high, often paired with abuse, lack of autonomy and choices.

Documentary: Can Youth Overcome Pakistan’s Obstacle Course?

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xjvnmu_miec[/embed] Young people in Pakistan demonstrate resilience in the face of unemployment, adapting to economic adversity and structural barriers. Targeted interventions in job creation and social protection can harness their...

Freelancing is an income lifeline for mountain communities: tech entrepreneurs

Gilgit: While the rest of Pakistan grapples with job market challenges, young entrepreneurs from Gilgit-Baltistan have found ways to circumvent traditional growth models, and turned to freelancing in droves. This has driven up...