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Modern states are formed on the promise to provide fundamental rights, including education, health-related facilities,s and security. It creates a bedrock of the social contract and establishes legitimacy. In Afghanistan, 90% of the population faces poverty and economic vulnerability. The youth literacy rate in 2025 stood at 62.78%, which has recorded a slight increase of 0.2% from 2024; however, it is significantly low given the small population of 45 million.

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Fall 2025: Issue 43