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Our Youth our Future: Creating Socio-economic and Political Spaces for Young People
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A sustained and constructive dialogue is essential between the political leadership at various positions in the Government, and young people to create a facilitating environment, conducive to informed policy-making.
Social & Economic Empowerment of Young People, Azad Jammu and Kashmir: Opportunities and Challenges
The upcoming elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) are just around the corner; political parties are finalising their manifestos and presenting it before voters, particularly trying hard to obtain support from the youth as AJK has almost 62 percent youth of its total population.
Reviving Local Bodies System in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Youth Empowerment
The upcoming election in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) are just around the corner, while the debate on the revival of Local Bodies (LB) in AJK got new impetus when all the provinces of Pakistan successfully conducted Local Bodies Elections in recent years. The last LB polls were held in AJK in 1991 and the elected representatives of Local Bodies kept working until 1996.
Reviving Public Education System in Azad Jammu and Kashmir: A Citizens' Perspective
The literacy rate in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is higher in comparison with other provinces and territories in Pakistan. According to different surveys conducted by Alif Ailaan during 2013-15, District Poonch in AJK has been ranked number one whereas the State of AJK stands second in the list of areas with the highest literacy rates across Pakistan.
Role of Political Parties in Promoting Youth Participation in Decision-making Process
The political process is embedded in the civic culture of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) since its inception. In AJK, the youth make up approximately 65 per cent of the total population and is dramatically transforming the traditional socio-political settings. There are 2.9 million potential voters which can play a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape in the upcoming elections.
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