Islahati Jaiza 03: Pakistan's Social Protection Journey: Challenges and Prospects

In this episode of Islahati Jaiza, we examine how Pakistan can enhance its social protection policies to meet the needs of millions facing precarious livelihoods amid rising inflation.
Haris Gazdar and Dr. Kaiser Bengali discuss the evolution and future of social protection efforts in Pakistan, beginning with the Benazir Income Support Programme in 2008, later complemented by the Ehsas Emergency Cash Programme in 2020.
Is it possible to augment and broaden the scope of BISP to evolve it into a Universal Basic Income initiative? What steps can policymakers take to strengthen the social safety net?
This episode of Islahati Jaiza is directed and produced by Kashif Nadeem & Tooba Masood, with research by Fatima Misbah and coordination by Samia Liaquat.
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[@wafamir2010]

neoliberal economic paradigm : market-oriented reform policies such as "eliminating price controls, deregulating capital markets, lowering trade barriers" and reducing, especially through privatization and austerity, state influence in the economy. so much for 'peoples' party.

[@AbdulHadi-pv7rx]

Great! watching in Urdu

[@bholabirder9472]

Hope springs eternal in Jinnah's Utopia LOL.