PAKISTAN *CHALLENGES* PANTHEON

ISLAMABAD : Since all these many years, since its very honored inception The World Students Society founders, conceptual masters, students -

Have ensured that we follow and live the simplest of possible living and match it with lofty thinking and hard work.

And now, and now, we need to much more, and will do much more as we go forward.

Rapid economic growth a must to overcome challenges : says the United Nation.

Pakistan needs an annual GDP growth of 6-10 percent to meet demands of its rapidly growing and urbanising population-

While absorbing the millions of students/youth joining the workforce, according to the experts at the United Nations.

''This kind of growth can only be achieved  if its population is healthy, well-nourished, skilled and well educated, free to innovate and realise its full potential,'' says the.................   'UN Sustainable Development Framework,'' for  Pakistan covering the 2018-22  period.

The five-year partnership framework sets out the direction of UN support to the  new government in Pakistan led by Prime Minister Captain Imran Khan-

 To achieve 17 goals of the 2030 : 'Agenda for Sustainable Development'.

Working hand in hand with partners across the country, federal, provincial and local governments, donors development partners, private sector and the civil society the implementation of the new programme will witness renewed UN efforts to support-

Legislative reforms and policies; to strengthen national and sub-national capacities; to provide high quality policy advice and technical assistance; to overcome bottlenecks and barriers, in order to ensure that the gains of  development reach the poorest.

These key populations, especially those who suffer from mutli-dimensional poverty, will be at the forefront of the UN efforts in partnership with the government - making sure-

Their needs guide all programmes and policies so their burdens are alleviated and dignity maintained.

''The principle of 'leaving no one behind' will be the cornerstone of our work,'' the UN document says.

The Operational Research on Pakistan's challenges continues.