Country’s political system deeply flawed, says Dr Ishrat Husain
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At a seminar organized by the Pakistan Women’s Foundation for Peace (PWFFP) for Women's Day 2025, former SBP governor Dr. Ishrat Husain criticized Pakistan’s flawed political system, emphasizing governance failures and self-serving politics. He noted how Pakistan fell behind India economically due to institutional decline. Speakers highlighted gender disparities, with Pakistan ranking 145th in global gender parity. Discussions covered issues like women’s workplace discrimination, lack of representation in leadership roles, and challenges in governance. Experts stressed the need for electoral reforms and policy changes to improve governance and gender equality.
Publication Source
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Publication Date
2-16-2025
Pages
5
Disciplines
Economics | Leadership Studies | Political Science | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Correspondent, THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL. (2025, February 16). Country’s political system deeply flawed, says Dr Ishrat Husain. THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL, . 5. https://ir.iba.edu.pk/press-media/114
Keywords
Governance, political system, gender disparity, economic decline, institutional failure, women’s rights, electoral reform, gender parity, policy change, Pakistan
