Pakistan in a Perfect Debt Spiral with the Worst Impacts of the Pandemic
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Pakistan in a Perfect Debt Spiral with the Worst Impacts of the Pandemic

Pakistan is one of the 52 countries facing severe debt crisis. The most critical problem faced by the country’s economy is repayment and servicing of external debt. Persistent borrowing creates a spiral with more borrowing generating an impending economic crisis.

Barbados Is Throwing Off its Colonial Shackles. Now the Real Change Must Come.
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Barbados Is Throwing Off its Colonial Shackles. Now the Real Change Must Come.

Next week, Barbados will remove the British Queen as its head of state. Many young Barbadians are not content with the simple tokenism of having a Barbadian head of state. They believe it is the time to begin a process of deeper social reform and write a new constitution.

The Pandemic Treaty Proposal Expands Global Health Inequities
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The Pandemic Treaty Proposal Expands Global Health Inequities

The World Health Assembly Special Session in November will be considering the benefits of developing a new international instrument on pandemic preparedness and response. Rich countries are using the opportunity to sideline discussions on equity in public health.