PAKISTAN’S position as the country most affected by hunger in South Asia is not surprising. An economy battered by weather-related disasters, persistent food inflation, weak growth, terrorism, poverty, and joblessness cannot ensure that its people eat enough and well. The findings of the 2026 Global Hunger Index reveal the inadequacy of our economic, agricultural and social policies. Food insecurity is not simply a problem of inadequate agricultural production, but also of access and affordability. The availability of food in the market matters little to........

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