As the global community observes World Food Day under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” we are called to confront a harsh reality of a world where food systems are fundamentally out of balance. Against the backdrop of global turbulence, from persistent food price inflation to the devastating impacts of climate change, the challenge of hunger persists. According to the SOFI report, globally an estimated 673 million people faced hunger in 2024.

Pakistan is no different, and unfortunately is confronted with significant challenges around malnutrition. While external shocks continue to exacerbate food insecurity, domestic challenges related to access to healthy and diverse diets remain equally critical. The country faces widespread nutritional deficiencies, for e.g. 41.3% of women of reproductive age are affected by anaemia.........

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