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Pakistan's outdated mandi system stifles agricultural innovation
Updated : 1 day, 23 hours ago IST
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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International Women's Day 2026: HRFP urges enforcement of constitutional s
Updated : 5 days, 23 hours ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) marked International Women's Day by demanding the enforcement of constitutional rights for minority girls. The group highlighted the abduction and forced conversion of Areeba Asif Masih, urging Pakistani authorities to implement child protection laws and en
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Pakistan's border mismanagement deepens crisis as Balochistan faces fuel a
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Tensions involving Iran, Israel and the US have disrupted cross-border trade, causing fuel and food shortages in Pakistan's Balochistan border districts. Markets in Gwadar, Kech and nearby areas are witnessing sharp price hikes as Iranian exports decline, raising concerns over worsening supp
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Two missing men found dead in Balochistan; BYC slams Pakistan
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Two bodies were found in Panjgur, Balochistan, raising concerns over enforced disappearances. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee alleged both victims were previously taken by armed men linked to security forces. Rights groups highlighted a continuing pattern of disappearances and killings in the
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Over 26 million Pakistani children out of school despite improvements in i
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
A report by Dawn reveals 26.2 million Pakistani children are out of school. While girls' completion rates and school infrastructure have improved, declining funding and a 24 per cent female labour force participation rate remain major hurdles. Officials are now developing an "Action Plan" to
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Pakistan: Punjab govt imposes "immediate and complete" 30-day drone ban ci
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The order, which excludes indoor use and law enforcement, follows Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's approval of a new anti-drone unit to combat potential security threats.
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Pak: PTI moves Supreme Court for Imran Khan's immediate transfer to privat
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has moved the Supreme Court seeking urgent medical treatment for jailed founder Imran Khan, Dawn reported. The plea requests his transfer to Shifa International Hospital for specialised eye care and access to personal doctors, citing transparency and health co
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Pakistan: Price hikes defy official rates in Karachi as Ramazan profiteeri
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Despite official price lists, Karachi shopkeepers are charging significantly higher rates for essentials during Ramazan. Fruits, vegetables, and chicken are being sold well above government-fixed prices. The report highlights the city administration's failure to enforce regulations, leaving
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Pakistan: Ramazan price spiral exposes weak market control in Lahore
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Vegetable, fruit and essential food prices have risen in Lahore's open markets for a third straight day during Ramazan. Shoppers are turning to subsidised Ramazan Sahulat Bazaars for cheaper options. Authorities conducted inspections and imposed fines, yet inflation persists, with the Sensit
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Prolonged curfew in Balochistan sparks allegations of coercion and civilia
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
In one instance, a pregnant woman in critical condition was reportedly denied timely access to medical treatment due to movement restrictions.
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Pakistan: Gul Plaza inquiry highlights gaps in emergency response and buil
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Fresh disclosures before the judicial commission on the Gul Plaza fire pointed to major failures in emergency preparedness and response. Testimony cited missing safety systems, delayed fire engines, extreme blaze conditions, and poor inter-agency coordination. The probe is examining whether
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Trade deficit deepens as Pakistan's external fragility resurfaces in FY26
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Pakistan's external position has again come under strain during the first seven months of FY 2025-26, as a ballooning trade deficit offset improvements in remittances and services exports.
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