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Policy failures deepen chaos in Pakistan's crop planning
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to Dawn, cultivators typically rely on last season's returns instead of dependable projections about demand, exports or global supply. When a crop fetches good prices one year, acreage surges the next. The market then becomes flooded, prices collapse, and farmers absorb heavy losse
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Pakistan: Terrorist attack takes place in Bannu, says officials; 3 militan
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to the Dawn, the militants launched a late-night assault on the Khonia Khel Police Post in the district's Wazir sub-division with heavy weapons, intending to seize control of the facility.
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UN report highlights nutritional gaps in Pakistan's food system
Updated : 1 month ago IST
A UN assessment warns that although Pakistan has adequate calorie availability, diets remain unbalanced. Shortages of fruits, vegetables, pulses, and legumes contrast with excess cereals, sugars, and oils. Experts link this imbalance to rising chronic diseases and urge policy shifts to make
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Pakistani universities in crisis as hiring delays trigger strike at Univer
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to Dawn, the strike call came from the Peshawar University Teachers Association, whose members have halted lectures, examinations, admissions duties and participation in official meetings. Puta president Dr Zakirullah said the protest would remain in force until authorities finally
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Pakistan: FGEHA housing projects in Bhara Kahu face prolonged delays as de
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Both housing projects of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Green Enclave and Sky Gardens, located in Bhara Kahu have been experiencing prolonged delays, according to a report by Dawn.
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ICC, PCB and BCB meet in Lahore over India-Pakistan T20 World Cup standoff
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) held a meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday to discuss Pakistan's decision to boycott the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match with India, scheduled for February 15,
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"What has Bangladesh done for Pakistan cricket?": Ex Pak spinner Kaneria q
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Pakistan decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the T20 World Cup after the Pakistan government posted on X that the Pakistan Team "shall not take the field" in the match against India without providing any reason. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday as
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Pakistan: 31 killed, 169 injured in suicide bombing at Islamabad's Imambar
Updated : 1 month ago IST
At least 31 people have died with 169 injured after a suicide bombing at an Imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers, according to a report by Dawn citing the authorities.
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"BCCI has nothing to say, will go with whatever ICC says": Shukla on Shari
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the country's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a "clear stand" for the February 15 match in Sri Lanka, reported Dawn.
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"We will not play match against India": Shehbaz Sharif reiterates Pakistan
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the country's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a "clear stand" for the February 15 match in Sri Lanka, reported Dawn.
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Baloch Voice for Justice condemns enforced disappearances in Balochistan
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Baloch Voice for Justice has strongly condemned the enforced disappearance of retired Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Bakhsh Sajidi, his brother Naeem Sajidi, and Engineer Rafeeq Baloch, relatives of BNM Party Chairman Dr. Naseem Baloch. The trio was reportedly abducted during a pre-dawn raid
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Anti-Pakistan violence surges in January, amid governance failures
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The start of the new year in Pakistan saw a sharp resurgence in anti-state incidents, resulting in higher casualties among militants, civilians, and security personnel, according to official figures. Dawn reported that data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Securit
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