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Pakistan’s food insecurity crisis poses public health, economic risks

IANS | January 15, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s food insecurity challenge is not only a social sector concern but a growing public health and economic risk. When nearly one in four Pakistanis faces moderate or severe food insecurity, the implications will surface in higher healthcare costs, reduced labour productivity and deeper intergenerational poverty, according to an editorial published in the Karachi-based publication Business Recorder.

Trump border czar defends ICE raids, rejects abuse claims

IANS | January 15, 2026 11:24 AM

Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Outrightly dismissing comparisons of ICE arrests to authoritarian tactics, Trump border czar Tom Homan has defended federal agents operating in US cities, and said sanctuary policies were forcing immigration enforcement into local communities rather than jails.

Gaza reconstruction plan may create openings for Indian firms

IANS | January 15, 2026 11:15 AM

Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) The United States’ decision to place Gaza under a technocratic Palestinian administration and move toward reconstruction could create future opportunities for Indian companies in the civilian sector, even as officials stressed that rebuilding will only begin after security and governance conditions stabilise.

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