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Pakistan's outdated mandi system stifles agricultural innovation
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Pakistan's fruit and vegetable supply remains dominated by traditional middlemen and the "mandi" system, with digital platforms handling only 2-3% of trade. Restrictive provincial laws and lack of infrastructure force farmers into dependency on commission agents, stalling modern technologica
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Pakistan: Passengers stranded in Karachi as railways cancel trains due to
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Pakistan Railways cancelled 11 trains scheduled to depart from Karachi to several major cities across the country, citing technical faults, a move that left thousands of passengers stranded and drew fresh criticism over the worsening condition of Pakistan's rail system.
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Pakistan: US Embassy issues security alert ahead of planned large-scale re
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The US Embassy in Pakistan issued a security alert ahead of the planned large-scale religious processions across the country, noting that the movement of all US personnel will be restricted beginning Tuesday, 12 PM (local time).
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US Embassy in Pakistan cancels Visa appointments amid security concerns
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
In a post on X, the embassy said, " Due to the current security situation, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have cancelled all visa appointments through Friday, March 6."
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US Consulate in Peshawar suspends operations amid security concerns
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The move comes amid ongoing disruptions and traffic diversions around the US Consulate General offices in Karachi and Lahore in view of the prevailing security situation due to countrywide protests over the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli attacks against
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Pakistan: Multiple roads closed in Karachi due to protests against Ayotall
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The Dawn reported that ten people were killed in Karachi and two in Islamabad as protests erupted countrywide against the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli attacks.
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Karachi Shootings: Official silence raises questions over Pakistan's sover
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While Pakistanis bury their dead in Karachi, the state appears to be focused more on managing optics than ensuring accountability. In its reporting, brief.pk argued that Pakistan's response to the killing of its own citizens has sparked serious questions about sovereignty, state responsibili
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Pakistan: 9 dead, 32 injured in protests near US Consulate in Karachi
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At least nine people died on Sunday after clashes between protesters and Pakistani law enforcement personnel near the US Consulate in Karachi, Dawn News reported, citing the executive director of Civil Hospital Karachi's (CHK) trauma centre.
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Pakistan: Several injured in clashes between police, protesters near US Co
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At least five people were injured on Sunday after heavy clashes broke out between police and demonstrators outside the US consulate in Karachi who were protesting against the US-Israeli strikes in Iran, GeoTV reported.
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Raid on ancestral home of JSFM UK Coordinator Muhammad Usama Soomro in Kar
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
According to details shared by the family, the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 PM when an estimated 10 to 15 masked and heavily armed personnel reportedly entered the house without presenting a legal warrant. The individuals were believed to be linked to Pakistani intelligence agenc
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Women block Quetta-Karachi highway over delay in CM's Ramazan ration packa
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
As per TET, the demonstrators , many of whom depend on government assistance to feed their families during the holy month of Ramazan, accused provincial authorities of failing to distribute the Chief Minister's announced Ramazan ration package. The women alleged that despite making repeated
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Armed attacks, highway blockades reported in Balochistan's Surab and Kech;
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
According to the reports, unidentified gunmen set up a blockade on the Karachi-Quetta N-25 National Highway in Surab. When a police convoy reached the location, it allegedly came under fire, resulting in a clash. During the exchange, an armoured police vehicle was said to have been destroyed
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