The Growing Burden of Anxiety in Pakistan by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal A child enters the world without an understanding of fear, uncertainty or responsibility. His days are governed by immediate needs, and tomorrow holds no particular threat. But as childhood gives way to adolescence and adulthood, the mind gradually becomes occupied with questions about education, employment, financial security, family responsibilities and social standing. What begins as a natural concern for the future can eventually become a persistent psychological burden. In a society where economic insecurity and social pressures are widespread,…
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