Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has strongly criticized restrictions on humanitarian assistance in Gaza, describing them as a recurring feature of Israeli policy. Speaking during an emergency session of the UN Security Council, he stressed that civilians continue to endure immense hardship as aid deliveries remain severely constrained amid the ongoing […]
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Food waste rises as Pakistan faces growing crisis
Pakistan is facing a growing food management crisis as the country ranks among the world’s top food-wasting nations, with more than 120 kilograms of food wasted per person annually. The trend highlights serious gaps in consumption patterns, storage systems, and supply chain efficiency across the country. Read More: President calls for reducing food waste Despite the […]
UN monitor warns 7.5m Pakistanis face acute food insecurity
A new assessment by the United Nations warns that 7.5 million people in Pakistan are facing acute food insecurity and malnutrition after a year marked by monsoon flooding, prolonged drought and a surge in militant violence. At the most severe end of the scale, between December and March 2026, around 1.25 million people are projected […]
World Bank announces up to 30 bln USD to address food insecurity
WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Wednesday announced actions it plans to take as part of a comprehensive, global response to the ongoing food security crisis, with up to 30 billion U.S. dollars financing in existing and new projects. The bank said in a statement that the financing in areas such as agriculture, nutrition, social protection, […]