National dialogue by Oxford Alumni Community urges solutions to Pakistan's ills
Pakistan
Experts highlighted challenges in key sectors such as environment, health, and the justice system.
LAHORE (Atif Pervaiz) - The Oxford Alumni Community Pakistan organised a special conference in Lahore, focusing on critical issues and crises hindering national development.
Experts highlighted challenges in key sectors such as environment, health, and the justice system, along with proposing solutions.
The event, titled "National Dialogue on Pakistan's Permacrises," featured various sessions at the Governor's House Lahore.
In four dedicated sessions, specialists engaged in extensive discussions on access to health and justice, climate change, and the state of industry in Pakistan.
During the dialogue on the justice system, experts noted that 80% of women faced harassment, jails in Pakistan were overcrowded, with 73% of inmates not yet convicted which they declared as a staggering figure.
Mikaeel Malik, an organiser on environmental financing, stated that the lack of clear policy between the federal and provincial governments hindered international funding opportunities.
He advocated for the inclusion of technical experts rather than traditional bureaucrats in this field.
Punjab Chief of Environment Saba mentioned that a policy to tackle the impacts of climate change has been developed, with plans to secure international funding for environmental friendly projects.
Event organiser Asif Ullah emphasised that the platform aimed to identify long-standing national issues and present viable solutions.
Participants affirmed that there was significant potential for Pakistan's industry to establish itself globally, despite facing negative news and propaganda.
