The interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Approximately 60% of known infections and more than 75% of emerging infectious diseases originate from animals, including livestock, wildlife, and shared ecosystems. The concept of One Health was first introduced in 2004 through collaboration between the World Health...
The long-awaited restart (expected to be operational from 31st December 2025) of the Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad (ITI) freight train marks a pivotal moment for Pakistan’s regional connectivity. This corridor — linking South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe — has the potential to reshape Pakistan’s trade landscape, reduce logistics costs, and open direct access to European markets....
Overseas employment has become a defining aspect of Pakistan’s economy and society, with millions of skilled and unskilled workers seeking opportunities abroad each year. As of 2024, over 13.5 million Pakistanis are employed overseas, and 325,000 more have already left in the first half of this year alone. This mass migration is not just about...
The recognition of livestock and dairy as vital sectors of Pakistan’s economy dates back to 1973, when they were placed under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock. However, meaningful attention was given only in 1995, when the Livestock and Dairy Development Division was established at the federal level to strengthen national food security, rural...
NOTE: (Road logistics — the movement of goods by road — is one of the missing links in Pakistan’s economic chain. It is a vital component that can connect Pakistan to Central Asia through road and rail networks, and further on to Europe, or via Iran to Turkey and beyond. Every stretch of land in...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the gravest global health threats of our time — silently spreading across human, animal, and environmental interfaces. In Pakistan, the situation has reached alarming levels, particularly in the livestock sector where the uncontrolled use of antibiotics in cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats has become routine practice. The...
For more than seven decades, Pakistan has watched its neighbours establish powerful defenses against one of the most devastating livestock diseases — Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). India, China, Turkey, and Iran have all built modern FMD vaccine plants capable of producing millions of doses annually. Pakistan, by contrast, has remained a passive observer —...
The politics between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain tense — but beneath the surface, logistics and trade are quietly redrawing the balance of power in South and Central Asia.While diplomacy struggles to find stability, railways, roads, and transit corridors are becoming the new instruments of influence. The most visible example is the Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (UAP) Railway Corridor...
The Income Tax collection for the fiscal year 2024–25 reached a record high of Rs. 5.83 trillion, compared to Rs. 4.57 trillion in FY 2023–24, reflecting a sharp increase in government revenue. However, this excessive tax collection has sparked widespread resentment across all segments of society. Out of the total amount, Rs. 575 billion was...
The Belgian Blue breed has become an international symbol of genetic excellence in beef production. Originating from Belgium, it is renowned for its “double muscling,” caused by a natural mutation in the myostatin gene that dramatically enhances muscle growth. The result is exceptional carcass yield — up to 80%, compared to 60–65% in conventional breeds...
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