SPO DISCUSSION PAPER SERIES UNDERSTANDING PAKISTAN Volume I Social Justice Understanding Pakistan Volume I 1 In its endeavour to bring about a purposeful social change in the country, Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) is working for sustainable development by enhancing the capacities of individuals and marginalised communities. SPO is highly sensitive to the cultural, social, economic and political context of Pakistan. UNDERSTANDING PAKISTAN is a series of discussion papers covering a broad range of topics through which SPO intends to highlight the key issues faced by Pakistan today and facilitate a better understanding of the milieu in which we exist. The papers are written by eminent thinkers and researchers as well as SPO staff who use the extensive information gathered directly from their experience in development. Besides adding to the body of knowledge on Pakistan, SPO looks forward to contributing towards effective discussion at all levels leading to people-centred policy changes in the country. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Strengthening Participatory Organization. SPO has Published these discussion papers separately under Understanding Pakistan Series (1-20). This volume is published to mark 20 years of SPO Copyright © 2014 Strengthening Participatory Organization ISBN: 978-969-8699-49-9 Available from: SPO National Centre House 9, Street 51, Sector E-11/3, Islamabad 44000 Pakistan UAN: (92-51) 111 357 111 Tel: (92-51) 2228681-4 Fax: (92-51) 2228691 http://www.spopk.org Email:
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