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Fortify to flourish

Micronutrient deficiencies, often referred to as 'hidden hunger’, are silently eroding Pakistan’s health and economic potential, leaving millions of children, women, and vulnerable populations malnourished and susceptible to disease. Despite…

A six-million-dollar banana?

LADIES and gentlemen, imagine a hypothetical experiment. Suppose I buy a banana for Rs10 and tape it to a wall. At the end of this rather banal experiment, what if…

Conflict, climate and global hunger

Malnutrition, a persistent global challenge, affects millions worldwide, with devastating consequences for health, economic productivity, and human development. Despite the technological and agricultural advances of the 21st century, malnutrition continues…

Missing nutrition

HEALTHY human capital is a critical gauge of economic stability. The money spent on healthcare is a major determinant of economic growth which can help increase income levels. According to…

Bats bite back

ON the Chinese horoscope, this is the Year of the Rat. Traditionally, the New Year begins with celebrations and feasts, but the lethal coronavirus has dampened all such festivities. Many…

Trans fats hamper public health

Industrially Produced Trans Fatty Acids (iTFAs), which are found in every local diet, are a public health concern and a big challenge ahead. They are causing a notable increase in…

Social breakdown

DUE to a variety of factors, inflation is rampant, and many economists do not see any relief in sight. There is a need to understand more about the impact of…

The climate-hunger nexus

Pathways to resilience are never easy, but as global and national stock takes suggest, it is the only way forward for countries seeking to save their populations from growing climate…

China’s paradigm of international relations

The recent visit of PM Imran Khan to China on the occasion of opening of winter Olympics in Beijing shall hopefully highlight on appraising Pak-China relations, exchanging views on mutual…

Making it in 2022

Evidence shows that New Year’s resolutions generally don’t produce the intended results for a majority of people. Studies show that most people give up on their resolutions in a few…