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Debate #134 · Economy, growth and trade

Is investment in human capital the key to Pakistan's economic prosperity?

Asked 3 times · 3 years · English Essay · Gender Studies
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Examiners want: literacy and knowledge as growth drivers, women's participation, evidence from other countries, Pakistan's gaps, policy path

The questions

2017
CSS · Gender Studies · Discuss

“Women active political participation could stabilize democracy and boost economic development.” Comment on this statement within context of socio-economic realities of Pakistani society.

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2001
CSS · English Essay · Essay title

Economic prosperity of a nation is directly proportional to the level of literacy in it.

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Evidence you can cite

Literacy rate: 63.0% (FY2025)Pakistan Economic SurveyOut-of-school children: 25.1 million children aged 5-16 (Latest UNICEF cited estimate)UNICEF PakistanPakistan literacy rate: Overall literacy rate was 63.0%. (FY2025)Pakistan Economic SurveyOut-of-school children UNICEF estimate: UNICEF estimates 25.1 million children aged 5–16 are out of school, about 35% of the age group. (2025)UNICEF PakistanEducation spending: Education expenditure was about Rs 962 billion, equivalent to 0.8% of GDP. (FY2025)Pakistan Economic Survey

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