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US–Israel–Iran War: Where Does Pakistan’s Food Security Stand?
FOOD SECURITY By Manzoor Shaikh For now, doomsday scenario such as a full-scale escalation involving a US attack on Kharg Island is set aside for a while. However, even without such escalation, a key question remains: in the current geopolitical environment, where does Pakistan’s food security stand? So far, amid the US–Israel–Iran tensions, Pakistan has…
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Will We Ever Be Able to Prevent Gas Cylinder Explosions?
FIRE SAFETY A growing number of LPG cylinder explosions across Pakistan has raised serious safety concerns, with estimates suggesting that 300 to 500 fire and blast incidents occur annually. The frequency of such incidents increases significantly during the winter months, when gas consumption rises sharply and households turn to LPG as an alternative fuel. Experts…
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PM Special Initiative: Industrial, Agricultural Sectors Consume 2,164 GWh of Additional Electricity in Just Three Months
ENERGY The government’s Surplus Power Package has triggered a considerable surge in electricity demand from industrial and agricultural sectors, which have consumed a massive 2,164 GWh of additional electricity in just three months, from December 2025 to February 2026. Under the Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s special initiative to provide relief and support to the…
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NHA Senior Engineers Begin Feasibility Studies for Karachi Port–Hyderabad M-10 Motorway
MOTORWAYS Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan chaired a high-level meeting of the National Highway Authority, where he described the Karachi Port-Hyderabad M-10 Motorway as a vital lifeline for Pakistan’s economic landscape. He emphasized that this road is essential for strengthening connectivity through the port and will play a crucial role in reducing the…
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Amalgamation of Telenor into Pak Telecom: PTCL Receives PTA NOC for Telenor Pakistan Merger
TELECOM Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority for the consolidation and transfer of telecom licenses, as well as the proposed amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited, according to a notification submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The development follows PTA’s…