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Uncertified seeds, inadequate lending, poor storage, and weak policies undermine Pakistan’s agriculture sector Farmers suffer from flash-floods, drought, nutrient deficiency, postharvest losses, and government inaction Ever since Pakistan appeared on world map, people were told that agriculture was the strongest forte, which is misleading because the country has been importing food items worth billions of dollars every year. It is …

With policy reforms and investment, Pakistan can shift toward sustainable, secure, and affordable energy Pakistan’s energy sector is at a critical juncture. Despite possessing enormous potential of renewable energy, the country continues to deal with systemic policy misalignments, inefficiencies, and infrastructural challenges. At the same time, the national electricity demand of the country is even declining. The sector’s trajectory is …

Upgrading a dental practice enhances efficiency, elevates patient care, and ensures long-term profitability Upgrading a dental practice in the competitive world of today is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity. With advancements in technology, dentists have the opportunity to not only enhance their clinical capabilities but also to significantly improve their business. The key to a successful upgrade …

Competition Commission recommended lifting ban on new sugar mills to enhance competition and fairness According to media reports, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has sent a strong recommendation to the federal government asking it to lift a decades-old ban on the establishment of new sugar mills, a move aimed at countering falling domestic production, supply shortfalls, and rising consumer …

A golden investment opportunity for Pakistan’s agriculture Pakistan’s agriculture sector has always been the backbone of the economy, feeding millions and sustaining rural livelihoods. Today, one area is emerging as a true game-changer: maize silage production. With the rapid growth of the dairy industry, silage is no longer just an optional feed. It has become a lifeline for boosting milk …

One of my vacation habits is to take along a book about the place I’m visiting — which is how I found myself on Ireland’s spectacular Atlantic coast last month, paging through a copy of Fintan O’Toole’s We Don’t Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland. O’Toole, a prominent Irish journalist, uses the years of his own life, beginning …

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday renaming the Department of Defense the “Department of War.” The move on its own has no legal power; officially changing the name would require congressional approval, though the White House is reportedly looking for ways around that. Changing the signage and branding for the government’s largest department, with …

With this week’s unprecedented deadly military strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean, it’s clear that the US plans to use tactics it has long employed against terrorist groups against Latin American criminal organizations — up to and including threats of regime change against governments accused of backing the “terrorists.” This has been a long time coming. …

The name itself, the Golden Dome, is meant to echo Israel’s battlefield-proven Iron Dome, the short-range rocket defense system that has proven incredibly effective at saving Israeli lives. Yet while Iron Dome protects a sliver of territory with ground-launched interceptors, Golden Dome is pitched as something far more audacious: a planetary shield in orbit, capable of destroying intercontinental ballistic missiles …

Known for his exceptional athleticism and ability to perform under pressure, Mahomes has already broken multiple records and led his team to historic victories, including three Super Bowl championships and two-time MVP honors. Much like Hublot, Patrick Mahomes redefines precision and performance—challenging norms and pushing boundaries with every throw, every game, and every season. He is the only quarterback in …

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is promising to “wage combat” against drug cartels following a strike targeting an alleged Venezuelan drug boat. What happened? On Tuesday, the US destroyed a …

At the height of the Iraq war, bloggers coined the term “Friedman unit” in reference to the New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman’s habit of claiming that the next six months would be critical in determining the outcome of the conflict. Everything has sped up quite a bit in our post-Twitter era, so perhaps it’s appropriate that the Ukraine war …