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Pakistanis fancy physical appearance than mental well-being: Ipsos

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May 4, 2023

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Ipsos has conducted a survey in which Pakistan ranks highest in spending more on branded items rather than focusing on their mental well-being. The report says 70 percent of Pakistanis prefer being brand conscious, spending more on renowned costly items.

“This in effect has caused growth in brands across categories,” said a global trends survey report released by international insights firm Ipsos.

According to a country-specific survey data analysis with respect to global, regional and emerging markets’ trends, Ipsos’ key insights showed Pakistan is “at the sharp end of the global climate crisis”. Pakistanis were in the middle of the global rankings before the floods hit the country last year. But views are changing post-floods, especially among the young, the survey said.

Ipsos interviewed a total of 48,541 people of age above 16 in a span between September and November 2022. The survey was carried out online and was carried out over the telephone in Pakistan and Kenya.

The report said mental well-being is secondary to physical well-being for most Pakistanis. People in only 11 of the 50 countries prioritised physical health over mental well-being and Pakistan is one of them.

Ipsos report called Pakistan “home of data apathy”. Unlike majority trend globally, Pakistanis are not concerned about their privacy or organisations and/or government keeping track of them. However, Pakistan is also in the top five countries that are concerned about technology as they also feel that “technical progress is destroying our lives”.

Pakistanis are ranked the lowest in consumption of various forms of arts amongst the 50 countries and report far lower engagement in fun, sports and other leisure activities more likely considered to be ‘idlers’.

People have more trust in business leaders than government officials, which is in line with a broader trend in all emerging markets.

Pakistanis’ attitudes to gender were also found to be “far from the global average” as about 85 percent of the Pakistanis agree on the old school of thought that says women’s role is to be good mothers and wives.

The survey further revealed that eight out of 10 Pakistanis want a “Puraana” Pakistan as about 83 percent of the people want the country to be the way it was before and around 78 percent of the people said they would like to grow up in the times in which their parents did if they were given a choice.

Despite the fact that an alarming number of people (86 percent) feel that the country is on the wrong path and say that they are not happy (75 percent), more than half of them (53 percent) are “still optimistic” about the country’s future. The survey said Pakistan was the fifth most optimistic country in the world.

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Former PM Raja Parvez Ashraf raises concerns over IMF bailout conditions

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May 3, 2024

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Former PM Raja Parvez Ashraf raises concerns over IMF bailout conditions

Former prime minister Raja Parvez Ashraf has raised concerns about the potential conditions of the new IMF bailout package for Pakistan.

In a statement issued on Friday, the PPP Central Punjab President suggested that the government should brief parliament on the IMF package, with the finance minister providing lawmakers with details on new taxes and approved austerity measures during an in-camera session.

Ashraf underscored that instead of privatising Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other vital institutions, state-owned enterprises should be managed through public-private partnerships.

The former PM strongly opposed the idea of imposing taxes on pensioners, deeming it unacceptable. He urged the Finance Ministry to seek an alternative solution.

Raja Parvez Ashraf also highlighted the potential for enhanced harmony between the Centre and the provinces through the full implementation of the 18th Amendment.

He also proposed the abolition of unnecessary ministries to alleviate the financial burden on the federation.

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Pakistan slams Indian atrocities against minorities, Kashmiris at UN

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May 3, 2024

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Pakistan slams Indian atrocities against minorities, Kashmiris at UN

Pakistan addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, asserting that India was targeting Indian Muslims, Christians and Muslims in occupied Kashmir, and urged an end to their harsh suppression.

Ambassador Munir Akram stated during a debate on ‘Culture of Peace’ that since the BJP-RSS government took office in 2014, hate, oppression and violence against India’s 200 million Muslims, as well as other minorities like Christians and the ‘lower-caste’ Dalits, became rampant and systematic, driven by the ideology of Hindutva.

The envoy emphasised that unless Hindutva fascism was opposed and the impunity of the BJP-RSS ended, wider violence and conflict in South Asia would remain a real and present danger.

Despite efforts to promote a “Culture of Peace,” Akram noted a rise in hate, violence and war worldwide, with over 300 conflicts raging across the globe.

Highlighting Pakistan’s efforts to combat Islamophobia, Akram expressed deep concern at the officially sanctioned manifestations of Islamophobia in India, citing the Citizenship Law and National Registry list designed to exclude Muslims from citizenship.

The envoy warned of the spread of Hindutva extremism, which he said turbo-charged repression in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He called for urgent resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

Akram also highlighted India’s belligerence towards Pakistan, citing threats from Indian officials to “take over” Azad Kashmir and dangerous military doctrines adopted by India.

He accused India of financing and sponsoring terrorist groups to disrupt the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and highlighted Pakistan’s concerns over India’s campaign of targeted assassinations, even beyond its borders.

Akram emphasised the urgent need for the international community to address these issues and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in the region.

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NA Secretariat accepts inclusion of independent members in SIC

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May 2, 2024

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NA Secretariat accepts inclusion of independent members in SIC

he National Assembly Secretariat has accepted the inclusion of independent members (PTI-backed MNAs) in the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), Dunya News reported.

The National Assembly Secretariat has released a list of 83 members of Sunni Ittehad Council on its official website after the approval of NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq.

After the inclusion of independent members, Sunni Ittehad Council has become second largest party in the lower house of the parliament with 83 members.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had sent a notification regarding the inclusion of independent members in the SIC to the National Assembly Secretariat.

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