Nadeh Ali Mir: Banking on Pakistan's Youth
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The organization was established in 2010 and is affiliated with the Institute of Management Sciences. It has over 8,000 members across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with a 60% female membership ratio. The organization has conducted 140 sessions and 8 leadership programs across the province. It has also organized various events and campaigns, donated 3.7 million to flood relief, and aims to promote thought and self-realization among Khyber Pakhtunkhwa youth.
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