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Item From Policy to Practice Examining the Effectiveness of Social Welfare Programs in Reducing Poverty Associated with Lack of Education and Lack of Employment(UMT, Lahore, 2025) Aiza SaifEducation, unemployment and lack of poverty are deeply related topics that have a significant impact on the quality of life of individuals and social development in general. The aim of this study was to examine the interactions of these factors and to assess the moderating role of social programs in alleviating poverty. A study was conducted in the Lahore and Kasur districts of Lahore, Pakistan, and included a quantitative approach that included data collected by 384 respondents from all households in these districts. Comprehensive information was collected using a structured questionnaire. The findings of this study showed an important relationship between lack of education and lack of employment, both contributing to a higher level of poverty. Furthermore, social welfare programs, while important to support support, have a modest impact on the relationship between unemployment, education and poverty. Although this study highlights that social welfare initiatives play an important role in reducing the negative impacts of unemployment and low-level education, their effectiveness depends on the scope and access of such programs in these areas. Finally, the research highlights the need for targeted social policies that take into account the fundamental causes of poverty. Thus, the focus on education and employment is a key area of interventionItem Examining the Influence of Infrastructure, Teacher Capacity Building, and Digital Integration on Quality Education(UMT, Lahore, 2025) MUHAMMAD BILAWALQuality education can empower individuals, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for success. This research study investigates the relationship between infrastructure, technology, teacher training and quality education. Research study used a mixed method approach to gather comprehensive data on the dimensions such as infrastructure, technology, teacher training that influence the quality education from government secondary schools District Hafizabad, Punjab, Pakistan. The data was collected through a structured survey from the teachers of secondary schools of District Hafizabad, Pakistan. In addition, data was collected through semi-structured interviews from four teachers, four students and two Education Department Officials and analyze using thematic analysis to identify recurring themes. The multiple linear regression analysis and thematic analysis was employed to find that infrastructure, technology and teacher training are major dimensions explaining the variance in quality education. Promoting and enhancing these dimensions can bring quality education in government secondary schools of District Hafizabad, Punjab, Pakistan