In Pakistan today, the debate is no longer about poverty alone — it is about survival with dignity. The cost of living has risen so sharply that for millions of households, earning a livelihood no longer guarantees food security, education, healthcare, or even social stability. The alarming reality is that while economic indicators are discussed...
Pakistan today is not merely facing inflation, nor only an agricultural slowdown. It is confronting a food security crisis — silent, expanding, and dangerously misunderstood. The tragedy is not that the crisis exists; the tragedy is that it is still debated as if it were a theory. Food insecurity in Pakistan is no longer a...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice February 11, 2026 Every year, February 9 and February 11 are observed in Kashmir and across the Kashmiri diaspora as days of mourning. They mark the executions of two men whose lives and deaths have come to symbolize a much larger tragedy—Muhammad Afzal Guru, hanged on...
February brings a particular heaviness to those who chronicle the human cost of the Kashmir conflict. Sandwiched between the Nineth and eleventh days of this month lie the anniversaries of two judicial killings that continue to haunt the conscience of anyone who believes that justice should be blind rather than politically convenient. In the penal...
Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) – February 2026 In early February 2026, Pakistan hosted the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in back-to-back visits within 48 hours, highlighting strong political support for regional connectivity initiatives. These visits complement ongoing discussions on the USD 7 billion Pakistan–Kazakhstan railway project, reinforcing the strategic imperative to operationalize north–south trade corridors....
The people of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have observed Kashmir Solidarity Day for more than seventy-five years to demonstrate their continuous support for those living in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Every year on February 5 millions of people raise their voices against India which commits human rights violations while denying...
Each year, as the fifth day of February arrives, it brings with it a solemn reminder that the trials of Kashmir are far from forgotten. Kashmir Day is not a mere date upon a calendar; it is a testament to courage, resilience, and unwavering hope. To me, it is intensely personal. I have seen the...
In recent years, the insurance industry has undergone a major digital transformation, with insurance quotes online emerging as one of the most searched and relied-upon tools for consumers worldwide. From health and auto insurance to life and travel coverage, online comparison platforms are reshaping how individuals and businesses evaluate policies, prices, and providers. Industry experts...
The Dairy Conference held on 4 February 2026 at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, chaired by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, was presented as a major policy engagement to steer Pakistan’s dairy sector toward growth and exports. In substance, however, the event exposed a deeper and recurring weakness in agricultural governance: policy discussions...
The recent attacks in Balochistan are not isolated acts of violence, nor are they spontaneous security breakdowns triggered by momentary unrest. They are the latest expressions of a deep, unresolved political conflict that has simmered for decades between the province and the Pakistani state. Since Pakistan’s inception, Balochistan has witnessed repeated cycles of insurgency—each rooted...
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