How real estate development and investor speculation are rapidly converting fertile land into housing and farm estates in Pakistan—raising new risks for small farmers and food security. This commentary maps the new actors, policy gaps, and future threats behind Pakistan’s land rush, and asks: is this a pathway to rural modernization or a time bomb for society?
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Did decades of support price make wheat farming too easy in Pakistan? This article explores how MSP shaped habits, farmer protests after deregulation, and what new policies are needed to secure the future of farming.
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An analysis of Pakistan's youth exodus from agriculture, examining the causes, consequences, and policy pathways to re-engage the next generation in farming for national food security.
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An analysis of Pakistan's removal of wheat support prices under IMF reforms and the urgent need for farmer safety nets to protect rural livelihoods.
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An analysis of how Pakistan's informal machinery rental markets enable smallholder farmers to access critical mechanization despite limited resources.
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Analysis of the impact of new U.S. tariffs on Pakistan's agricultural sector and potential adaptation strategies.
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