Pakistan and UAE Sign MoU to Enhance Date Palm Exports and Agricultural Ties
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Pakistan aims to boost $50M date palm exports with UAE help; scientist honored for tissue culture innovation.
China Strikes Back, Targets U.S. Agriculture Says It Won’t Be Bullied by Fresh Trump Tariffs
![China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/N3CLUWO4QJI43D52S3SZ2IY3ZI.webp)
China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs.
Bangladesh to Import Fertilizer from Saudi Arabia for Food Security
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Bangladesh signs a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia to import 400,000 tons of fertilizer to boost food security.
Melting Glaciers: A Threat to South Asian Topography
Melting glaciers in South Asia are triggering a profound transformation with far-reaching consequences. Pakistan\’s vulnerability to this crisis comes sharply into focus, as shrinking ice sheets threaten water resources, agricultural stability, and even national security.