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KU seminar on World Food Day stresses modern farming, waste reduction, and healthier dietary habits KARACHI: Pakistan’s deepening food crisis, coupled with rising unhealthy dietary trends and waste of agricultural produce, reflects an urgent need for bringing policy reforms and modernisation in the sector, experts cautioned at a World Food Day seminar organised by the University of Karachi. Speaking at the event, KU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi said that although Pakistan is known as an agricultural country, it still depends on food imports because of poor planning and outdated farming practices. He urged the adoption of modern technologies and stronger linkages between academia and industry to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and make the food system more resilient and nutrition-focused. In addition, Prof Iraqi noted that academic institutions, especially those linked to agriculture, should align their curricula with industry demands to meet c...

KU seminar calls for nationwide action to tackle the growing heart health crisis KARACHI: The Medical Centre of the University of Karachi (KU), in collaboration with the Pakistan Cardiac Society, organised a public awareness seminar titled “Step Towards a Heart-Smart Future” at the campus, highlighting that cardiovascular diseases remain the foremost cause of mortality worldwide, with Pakistan facing an alarming increase, particularly among its younger population. Leading cardiologists from major medical institutions of Karachi, with KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid M Iraqi as chief guest, urged the public to adopt preventive lifestyles. Professor Dr Bashir Hanif, Chief Cardiologist and Executive Director of Tabba Heart Institute, sharing the gravity of the global situation, noted that nearly 20 million people die annually from heart-related illnesses, with 16 million of those deaths occurring in developing countries including Pakistan, India, and other Asian nations. He empha...