The Thar Desert, a unique wonder of the world, located in the northwestern part of the Indian Subcontinent, is the only desert in the world that is fertile, making it a land with immense untapped potential. Unfortunately, harsh weather conditions pose a significant threat to the habitability of the region. The extreme tropical desert climate …
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Although pay inequality and gender discrimination happen worldwide, they are seen as more prevalent in developing countries. In South Asian countries, where women are most affected by the social and cultural norms dictated by a patriarchal society, they are less likely to work. In Pakistan, although women comprise only approximately 20% of the workforce, the …
According to research, a country’s economy grows when women participate in the labor force. Not only has it been shown to increase organizational effectiveness and growth within businesses, but it also produces positive economic development outcomes. According to Michelle Bachelet, the executive director of UN Women: “When women are empowered and can claim their rights …
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The Thar Desert, the world’s 18th largest desert, is an arid region in the Northwestern Indian Subcontinent that spans over 200,000 square kilometers in India and Pakistan. It lies west of the Indian States of Gujarat and Rajasthan, extending across the Rann of Kutch to the Punjab and Sindh regions of Pakistan, Mir Pur Khas, …
