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The global “warfare” of agricultural innovation has changed, and Pakistan’s research community is ill-equipped to fight a modern battle with outdated tools


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Pakistan’s cricket future hinges on domestic reform, not short-term fixes

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Contributors

  • The long road to recovery

    The long road to recovery

    By Muhammad Daud Khan

    Buner was among the worst-hit areas during this year’s monsoons. With damage surveys completed, many still await compensation

  • Winds of change

    Winds of change

    By Mariam Khan

    Presidents Trump, Xi agree to de-escalate the trade war that has roiled global markets

  • Poem as a revolt

    Poem as a revolt

    By Nasir Abbas Nayyar

    For Hafeez Khan, the kafi is not only devotional, it is a form of protest as well

  • A looming crisis in cotton research

    A looming crisis in cotton research

    By Dr Khunsa Khakwani

    The global “warfare” of agricultural innovation has changed, and Pakistan’s research community is ill-equipped to fight a modern battle with outdated tools


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