China rolls out GMO corn planting, starts small
China will likely plant less than 1% of its corn fields with genetically modified varieties this year, said two people familiar with the plans, dashing hopes for a full market…
GMO-No! – a constitutional gridlock
It has been reported that the federal government has recently approved over one hundred varieties of genetically modified cotton and corn to be sold in the Pakistani market. If this…
GMO mosquito plan sparks debate in Florida
A British company's plan to unleash hordes of genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida to reduce the threat of dengue fever and other diseases has sparked an outcry from fearful residents.…
Even in isolated, pristine Tasmania, pressure to allow GMO farming
Thousands of Black Angus bulls snort steam gently into the frigid early morning air at Tasmania's largest cattle feedlot as they jostle for space at a long grain trough. The…
Feeding the future
PAKISTAN is approaching a food security crisis. With a population increasing at two per cent annually, mounting water scarcity and a changing climate, the agriculture system is under strain. Today,…
Modi’s new abnormal: Part – I
The 87-hour war between India and Pakistan in May 2025 has largely been seen through the spectrum of conventional war, a new water contingency, deterrence dynamics and the prospect of…
After the crisis
IT may be too early to fully assess the multiple dimensions of the India-Pakistan crisis but some conclusions can be drawn. Never before had the two countries attacked each other’s mainland with…
Risking nuclear Armageddon
The world witnessed two nuclear powers go head-to-head in a kinetic exchange that spanned several days. Multiple cities were hit, military installations attacked, and dozens of civilian and military deaths…
Back from the brink
Pakistan and India have managed to break out of the escalatory cycle that began on the night of May 6-7, 2025 after India retaliated with cross-border attacks on Pakistan in…
Revival of cotton a must
The significance of cotton for Pakistan’s economy is fundamental, as it plays a pivotal role in agriculture, industry, and employment sectors. Cotton is a key crop in the agricultural sector,…
