Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
PIDE’s deregulation plan promises billions in farmer benefits
ISLAMABAD, AUG 3 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has released a game-changing policy blueprint titled “Towards a Free Market: A Blueprint for Wheat Sector Deregulation,” authored by Dr. Muhammad Faisal Ali and Dr. Sobia Rose. Published as Policy Viewpoint, the document calls for the full and structured deregulation of Pakistan’s wheat sector, arguing that the long-standing Minimum Support Price (MSP) policy has failed to stabilize markets, protect farmers, or ensure consumer welfare. Instead, it has led to unintended consequences—benefiting large landholders, flour millers, and middlemen—while accumulatingRead More
The Price of Muslim Blood in a Hypocritical World
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In a world where campaigns to save endangered species and protests against animal cruelty gather global support within hours, the irony grows unbearable when one observes the persistent silence on the merciless slaughter of Muslims—whether in Bosnia in the 1990s or in Gaza today. The same societies that champion animal rights with moral fervour seem numb when Muslim bodies pile up, when their cities are reduced to ashes, or when their women cry out in despair. The hypocrisy is not subtle; it is institutionalised. This doubleRead More
Australian envoy Hawkins encourages youth to champion hockey development
ISLAMABAD, AUG 3 /DNA/ – In a spirited and heartwarming celebration, Rising Stars Hockey Club hosted a special event to mark the birthday of His Excellency Neil Hawkins, the Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan. The event, held during the club’s regular Sunday practice session, turned into a celebration not only of Mr. Hawkins’ special day but also of his dedication to youth development and his support for the sport of hockey in Pakistan. The gathering drew a diverse crowd of young players, club officials, and distinguished guests, including H.E. KamalRead More