Kashif Salik

Exploring the relationship between internal #Migration and #wellbeing: the case of rural #Punjab, #Pakistan eprints.soton.ac.uk/484290/1/PhD_T…

As the #MiddleEast war enters its 5th week, #Pakistan’s debate remains focused on oil and gas. Today I argues for @thenews_intl that the conflict also carries serious #FoodSecurity risks through #fertiliser, gas, freight and household budgets. Food crises are not only scarcity of grains. They begin when the cost of producing, transporting and cooking food starts to rise. That is when the war can become painfully local. thenews.pk/print/1407413-…

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Pakistan shukria, rally in #Tehran people holding Pakistani flags in hands and showing their love and respect for #Pakistan

Podium Discussion: Greening the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): China’s ... x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Mr Mahir Binici, Country Rep @imf_pakistan is sharing his remarks about IMF's RSF programme for 🇵🇰 at plenary session happening now in Zaki Auditorium, Allama Iqbal Open University #SDC2025 #SIE2025 #SAES2025

👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫 #SDC2025 | #SIE2025 Join panel discussion in collaboration with @MalalaFund "Investing in Girls’ Education in the Emerging World Dis|Order: Solutions and Reforms for Pakistan" Ms. Farah Naz Akbar, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training articulated: 1️⃣ “Educating girls isn’t charity — it’s nation-building. When a girl learns, her family rises; when families rise, communities strengthen; and when our girls thrive, Pakistan’s future shines brighter.” 🌸📚 2️⃣ Govt has declared an Education Emergency, aiming to raise spending from 1.7% → 4% of GDP, with a Girls’ Education Task Force led by the PM. Every girl deserves a safe, equal chance to learn. 🇵🇰✏️ 3️⃣ From Quetta to Rajanpur, girls are leading with brilliance — 7 of the top 10 CSS positions and majority of exchange scholars are young women. Pakistan’s daughters are redefining excellence. 🌟👩‍🎓 #GirlsEducation #MalalaFund #InvestInHer #Pakistan

Session titled Circular Economy and Food Systems Nexus: Transforming Pakistan’s Dairy Sector for a Sustainable Future in collaboration with @tetrapak is happening in Hall 107, Allama Iqbal Open University #SAES2025 #SDC2025 #SIE2025 🔴youtube.com/live/4LjLAPf0j…

👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫 #SDC2025 | #SIE2025 Join panel discussion in collaboration with @MalalaFund "Investing in Girls’ Education in the Emerging World Dis|Order: Solutions and Reforms for Pakistan" Dr @nishatriaz, CE, Malala Fund Pakistan highlighted: 1️⃣ Why must our children be resilient when our systems can be? Let’s build resilience where it belongs — in governance, not just in girls. 💪📚 2️⃣ Budgets are moral documents — they show what we truly value. Let’s make sure education tops that list. 💼✏️ 3️⃣ Educating every girl in the Global South could add $15–30 trillion to the world economy. It’s not charity — it’s smart economics. 🌍💡 #GirlsEducation #MalalaFund #InvestInHer

🌍✨ 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | #SDC2025 The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) is proud to announce its partnership with Malala Fund for hosting the 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 Sustainable Development Conference (SDC 2025) under the overarching theme: 🎯 “𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀|𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿.” 📅 4–7 November 2025 📍 Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad This collaboration marks a joint commitment to advancing regional dialogue, sharing transformative ideas, and accelerating progress toward the 2030 Agenda. Stay tuned for updates on high-level plenaries, thematic sessions, and regional dialogues shaping this year’s most dynamic sustainability platform. 🌱 #SDC2025 #SIE2025 #SAES025

👉Domestic resource mobilization is crucial for countries like 🇵🇰 👉We need sector-wise approaches to ensure win-win situation 👉South-South cooperation is very important for this region in context of current challenges 👉UN is here to provide technical support to the Government Mr Mohammad Yahya (@Momalindi) #SDC2025 #SAES2025 #SIE2025 🔴LIVE: youtube.com/live/OAP3GWGNM…

📣Mr Sebastian Jacobi Director KfW Islamabad, invites you to join us during the 28th Sustainable Development Conference & 3rd Sustainability Investment Expo happening from 🗓4th -7th Nov 📍Allama Iqbal Open University German Development Cooperation is a lead partner for the Sustainability Investment Expo and Sustainability Awards. 🌟Do join the opening plenary of 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 titled as 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🗓4th Nov ⏰️11.30am - 1:00pm PKT 📍Zaki Auditorium, Academic Block Allama Iqbal Open University #SIE2025 #SDC2025 #SAES2025

🧵📣Join us today for the high-level plenary sessions during the 28th Sustainable Development Conference 📍Zaki Auditorium, Allama Iqbal Open University 🗓4th Nov 🔗sdpi.org/sdconference/ #SDC2025 #SAES2025 #SIE2025

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👉The opening plenary titled Sustainable Development in the Emerging World Dis|Order is happening now at 📍Zaki Auditorium , Allama Iqbal Open University Watch live at: youtube.com/live/OAP3GWGNM… #SDC2025 #SAES2025 #SIE2025

👉The Agenda Beyond 2030 must therefore ask questions how do we measure prosperity in the era of climate extremes. Dr @Abidsuleri We must build order within Dis|Order #SDC2025 #SAES2025 #SIE2025

🏛 “Planning must learn from the climate.” Fiscal prudence & environmental foresight must go hand in hand — transforming expenditure into anticipatory investment. #ClimateFinance #SDC2025

🚀 Building Tomorrow’s Classroom with AI OPED by Dr. Kashif Salik (@Kmsalik) & Yahya Gulraiz on how 🇵🇰 can leverage AI-powered, climate-resilient education to reach 22.8 M out-of-school children. Key themes highlighted in the piece: 📚 AI-driven learning tools 🌏 Climate-resilient education 💻 Digital infrastructure gaps 👩‍🏫 Teacher capacity building 🚸 Equity for rural learners 🎭 Creative disaster pedagogy 🤝 Public-private innovation 🔗 [ brecorder.com/news/40385351/… ] #AIinEducation #EdTech #ClimateResilience #EducationForAll

War is tragic...must be avoided...

In her expert analysis on @WorldPTV, Dr. Fareeha Armughan (@ArmughanFareeha, Research Fellow & Head Center for Evidence Action Research -SDPI) highlighted the social protection aspects of the #Budget2025: ❤️‍🩹 Unprecedented PKR 721 Billion (21% ⬆️) 🤝 Social protection will reach around 10 Million HHs. 🏫 Educational Stipends for 12 million Poor HHs. 🟰 Financial inclusion in form of guarantee free soft agriloans through mobile wallets.

👉📺Watch Key Highlights of analysis on #Budget2025 by SDPI Experts #EconomicSurvey #EconomicSurvey2025 #Budget #SDPIInBudget #SDPIBudgetAnalysis

🧵on #Budget2026 (3/n) #PSDP FY26: More in Red, Few in Green 💥 100% cuts: ✈️ Aviation ☢️ Nuclear Authority 🧪 Strategic Planning 💊 Narcotics 📉 Big cuts: 📦 Commerce -98% 🍚 Food Security -82% 🛰️ SUPARCO -78% 🛢️ Petroleum -71% 🏭 Industry -55% 📊 Planning -55% 🚆 Railways -36% 🧠 HEC -35% 📈 Big gains: ⚖️ Law & Justice +106% 🛡️ Defense Div +115% 📋 Cabinet Div +173% 🇵🇰 SIFC +100% 🏛️ Parliament Affairs +100% When development shrinks, but the Cabinet expands... the priorities write themselves.