Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar arrives not merely as a film but as a cultural artifact crystallizing a troubling trend in contemporary Indian cinema—the weaponization of the medium to serve narrow nationalist agendas. Starring Ranveer Singh as a brooding RAW agent infiltrating Pakistan’s “deep state,” the film has sparked intense debate beyond its cinematic merits, reigniting discussions...
DP World’s agreement with Afghanistan to modernise Torkham and Hairatan is not just an Afghan story — it is a direct test of Pakistan’s trade, transit, and port strategy. For Pakistan, the question is simple:Will we monetise geography through efficiency, or rely on geography while others monetise it? Why This Matters for Pakistan Pakistan remains...
Ensuring Day-One Competence, as defined by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE), is now a global requirement for veterinary graduates, and Pakistan must urgently adopt it. Day-One Competence refers to the set of minimum knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviors that a veterinarian must demonstrate independently on the very first day of...
The livestock and dairy sector forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, national food security, and agricultural growth in countries like Pakistan. It is not merely a traditional occupation but a major economic force that supports millions of families, contributes significantly to GDP, and supplies essential nutrition in the form of milk, meat, and by-products. In...
Bio-risk management in veterinary sciences is essential not only for the protection of students, faculty, and laboratory staff but also plays a critical role in safeguarding the national economy, public health, and national security. Zoonotic diseases transmitted from animals to humans, such as H1N1, COVID-19, Ebola, bird flu, and other epidemics, have clearly demonstrated that...
Artificial insemination (AI) is a cornerstone technology in modern livestock production, offering numerous advantages that directly improve farm productivity and profitability. By introducing semen from genetically superior bulls into female animals without natural mating, AI allows farmers to produce healthier, more productive offspring with higher milk yields, better growth rates, and improved fertility. In Pakistan,...
Pakistan’s livestock sector is a highly valuable national asset that forms the backbone of rural income, food security, and economic development. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, the livestock sector contributes 23.5% to the national GDP and accounts for 63.6% of the growth in agriculture, while more than 37% of the rural workforce is linked...
Pakistan’s livestock and dairy sector is one of the country’s most valuable economic assets, contributing approximately 23.5% of agricultural output and providing employment to over 37% of the rural population. This sector is vital for national food security, rural income, livelihoods, and foreign exchange earnings. Pakistan is home to over 225 million animals, including cows,...
Pakistan’s livestock sector—home to more than 220 million animals—is the backbone of rural livelihoods, national food security, and the country’s economic stability. Despite its enormous size and contribution, the regulatory framework governing veterinary pharmaceuticals remains fragmented, outdated, and insufficiently specialized. While the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) is responsible for overseeing both human and...
Pakistan’s agriculture sector is currently under severe climatic stress, and within this context, the livestock and dairy sector is both highly vulnerable and full of opportunities. Livestock is not only the backbone of the rural economy but also a primary source of livelihood for millions of families. At the same time, this sector is a...
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