Pakistan's Standing in the Global Rankings Positive Post Is a Strategic
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Volume X1, Issue-4, April 2021 April in History Pakistan’s standing in the global rankings April 8, 1950: Liaquat-Nehru Overview agreement is signed in New Delhi Pakistan observed a slight improvement in the overall international rankings in 2018 covering socio-economic and for Inter-Dominion problems. political outcomes of the country. Several elements complemented the prospects including successful democratic April 18–24, 1955: Pakistan transition,efficient counter-terrorism measures leading to enhanced peace and security, and foreign direct investment participates in the Bandung inflows under CPEC, among others. Albeit, decoupling economic growth from human development suggests that the Conference. country needs to enhance its scores in health, education and standard of living by ensuring political will, equitable April 22, 1961: Government financing and efficient governance to ensure parallel growth for marginalized segments as well. Civil and political liberties must grow hand in hand to ensure a conducive environment for democratic dialogue and accountability which institutes Film Awards. ultimately supports its nation building process. April 6, 1970: Firstordinance factory is inaugurated at Ghazipur. DEMOCRACY INDEX April 21, 1972: Martial Law lifted; constitutional rule is re- Pakistan ranked 112th out of 167 countries in the Democracy Index scoring 4.17 out of 10 in 2018 compared to 4.26 in 2017. stored in the country. Hamoodu- ur-Rehman is sworn in as Chief Index from 0 (authoritarian regime) to 10 (full democracy) Justice of Pakistan. Compiled based on indicators covering: Electoral process and pluralism, Civil liberties, Functioning of government, Political participation, and Political culture. April 10, 1973: 1973 Constitu- tion of Pakistan enacted by the HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX National Assembly. April 6, 1978: First of the 13 vol- Pakistan ranked 150th out of 189 countries in the Human Development Index scoring ume exhaustive Urdu Dic- 0.562 out of 1.000 in 2018 compared to 0.560 out of 1.000 in 2017. tionary is published by Index from 0 (low development) to 1 (very high development) Taraqqi-i-Urdu Board. Compiled based on indicators covering: life expectancy, education, and per capita income April 8,1982: Jahangir Khan wins British Open Squash PRESS FREEDOM INDEX Championship. Pakistan ranked 139th out of 180 countries in the Press Freedom Index scoring April 20, 1988: Jahangir Khan 43.24 out of 100 in 2018 compared to 43.55 in 2017. wins seventh Squash title in a row. April 25, 1991: Jahangir Khan Index from 0 (most press freedom) to 100 (least press freedom) creates history by winning Compiled based on indicators covering: pluralism, media independence, environment and self-censorship, legislative framework, transparency, and infrastructure. British Open Squash title for the record tenth consecutive time. TERRORISM INDEX April 26, 1992: Pakistan's Alam Channa enters Guinness Book Pakistan ranked 5th out of 163 countries in the Terrorism Index scoring 8.18 out of 10 in 2018 compared to 8.40 in 2017. of World Records as the tallest man in the world. Index from 0 (lowest impact) to 10 (highest impact) April 15, 1999: Pakistan Compiled based on indicators covering : Total number of terrorist incidents in a given year, total number of conducts test of a nuclear capable fatalities caused by terrorism in a given year, total number of injuries causedby terrorism in a given year and the approximate level of total property damage from terrorist incidents in a given year. short range ballistic missile, Shaheen. ECONOMIC FREEDOM INDEX April 16, 1999: Pakistan won Coca-Cola Cup nal at Sharjah Pakistan ranked 131st out of 180 countries in the Economic Freedom Index scoring crushing India by 8 wickets 54.4 out of 100 in 2018 compared to 52.8 out of 100 in 2017. April 26, 2006: Pervez Musharraf Index from 0 (repressed) to 100 (free) lays foundation stone of Diamir Compiled based on indicators covering: Market openness, Regulatory efficiency, Bhasha Dam. Government size and the rule of law. Positive Post is a strategic effort to project achievement and contributions of Pakistan. While showcasing Greenwich University’s cultural diplomacy initiatives, it also encapsulates a compilation of different developments complementing Pakistan’s socio-cultural, economic and Political outcomes. KRC delegate as lead discussant at the UNGA's High-Level Political Forum Review 2021 KRC's delegate Ali Jillani's was countries by reducing debt distress, selected as the lead discussant at the curbing illicit financial flows, and UN General Assembly's High Level protecting state policy space to safe- Political Forum (HLPF) Review guard public interest. This should 2021. He addressed the consultation also emphasize the need to redress involving over 150+ Member States prevalent inequalities, within and delegations on behalf of Major among countries, affecting the most Groups and other Stakeholders marginalized. (MGoS). Mr. Jillani thanked H.E. Mr. Alexander Marschik, Perma- Para 12: We welcome the para but nent Representative of Austria and would emphasize the need to effec- H.E. Mr. Cheikh Niang, Permanent tively engage MGoS in the plan- Representative of Senegal, co-facili- ning, implementation and review of tators for the intergovernmental ne- the processes of the Multistakehold- gotiations for the ECOSOC and ers' forum. HLPF review process, as per Gen- in the official delegations for the Para 40: We would prefer not to list eral Assembly resolutions 74/298, Specific comments section 2: VNR process. The role of regional each of the marginalized groups sep- 67/290, 70/299 and 72/305, for en- We would also like to propose the forums could also be enhanced for arately here as it may not be exhaus- hanced civil society integration and review of goal 16 (Peace, Justice and efficient follow up and review: tive but if that is the intention then reassured the vital contribution that Strong Institutions) alongside goal we would like to ensure the inclu- MGOs could make. He emphasized 17 as a cross cutting focus every year. 1) Submission of interim VNRs to sion of older persons, migrants & that stronger, action-oriented out- We would also like to emphasize the regional forums as well as intro- refugees, people with disabilities and comes for both HLPF and concretized analysis of interlinkages ducing regional VNR follow up those affected by HIV in the listing. ECOSOC could be achieved to address structural impediments as mechanism through the political leadership they well as systemic barriers to the Finally, in para 43, we call for the in- provide for various constituents and achievement of SDGs. We appreci- 2) HLPF should systematically in- clusion of 'stakeholders assessment intergovernmental entities across ate the cross-cutting issues reflected tegrate regional forum outcomes of the progress' in the reporting UN systems. Here is an overview of in the draft, and would like to add with a flowback into the regional, process as well as uploading shadow his intervention: prioritization of human wellbeing, sub-regional and national levels. reports alongside VNRs on UN expansion of democratic spaces, cor- websites. Specific comments section 1: porate accountability and redress of In the MGoS section, we appreciate Para 4: We appreciate the spirit in inequalities of wealth, power and re- the clear commitment on 'meaning- He appreciated the co-facilitators' the language here. It would be great sources. ful participation of a diverse and in- commitment to the ECOSOC and if the ECOSOC deliberations could We appreciate the emphasis on in- clusive range of major groups and HLPF reforms and their inclusive actually focus on the reduction of clusion of civil societies in the VLR other stakeholders' under the self- approach to the process. global economic and financial risks process, and recommend that it organizing principle 'in all aspects of for developing and least developed should flow up with their inclusion its work'. 2 Pakistan’s Economy Shows Signs of a Nascent Recovery Notwithstanding, the recent rise in recovery,” said Derek H. C. Chen, COVID cases, Pakistan has been World Bank Senior Economist for showing signs of a fragile economic Pakistan. recovery with a gradual resumption of economic dynamism, according The policy measures that can be to a new World Bank report. considered include enhancing pri- vate sector access to formal finance, Pakistan’s economic growth is in particular for Micro, Small & expected to reach 1.3 percent in Medium Enterprises, streamlining FY2021 and strengthen to an aver- regulatory and administrative re- age of 2.7 percent for FY2022-23, quirements to ease compliance according to the Pakistan Develop- costs, and providing support to ment Update released today. The firms in digitizing and establishing baseline economic growth forecast, an online presence. however, is highly uncertain, espe- foundation for a more robust, inclu- Pakistan’s private sector will be key cially given the third and more- sive and sustainable recovery,” said to informing the design of new pol- The Pakistan Development Update contagious wave of the pandemic Najy Benhassine, World Bank icy measures or refining existing is a companion piece to the South currently circulating in the country. Country Director for Pakistan. "In- ones to prevent widespread long- Asia Economic Focus, a twice-a- Private consumption is estimated to creasing competitiveness and stim- term firm closures and job losses. year World Bank report that exam- have picked up over July to Decem- ulating private