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#Karachi is in environmental freefall. Transport emissions, K-IV failure,& explosive urban sprawl are driving toxic air, water scarcity, & deadly heatwaves. A city of 20 million is being choked by governance collapse: CRSS report: crss.pk/when-water-stops-and… @ImtiazGul60

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Incisive @CRSSpak report on #Karachi’s multiple climate and pressing governance gaps. (water shortages, dilipidated roads) crss.pk/karachi-at-risk-tran…

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Arbab Qaiser, Chief Customs Wing FBR emphasized how coordinated efforts, policy support, & regional connectivity have helped sustain & expand #trade flows despite ongoing challenges b/w #Pakistan & #Afghanistan. Watch the video below: m.youtube.com/watch?v=SuhjKy…
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Said Mehmood-Ex Chairman KPBOIT highlights how businesses, once exporting millions monthly to Afg & Central Asia, are now facing closures, unemployment &irreversible losses. The shutdown of trade routes through KP brought entire industries to halt. youtu.be/RL4GyCg6Q68?si=8LeK…

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During 1st Q of 2026, #Pakistan recorded nearly 18% quarter-on-quarter decline in violence related to #terrorism & counter-terrorism, along with a mix of promising & concerning trends in country’s #security landscape: @CRSSpak's 1st Q Security Report. @ImtiazGul60
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Quratulain, President Women's Chamber of Commerce Peshawar emphasized that women entrepreneurship is gowing in KP but gap remains significant and without context specific policies, many opportunities remain out of reach. @ImtiazGul60 Watch here: youtu.be/TVMOAg_lCf8
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The @CRSSpak expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Dr. Sajida Jameel, a valued core committee member of the Beyond Boundaries initiative and a long-time friend and supporter of CRSS.
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Terrorist incidents in Pakistan have witnessed a considerable decline as a result of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq : @CRSSpak 1st Q Security Report. @ImtiazGul60 tribune.com.pk/story/2600808…
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Waqas Mughal, CEO of HOMEX PAINTS, explained how border closures have disrupted exports, broken supply chains and pushed regional markets towards competitors during the conversation with @CRSSpak. @ImtiazGul60 m.youtube.com/watch?v=gGo8QI…

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Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) saw a 185 percent surge (13 to 37), driven largely by a suicide attack at a Shiite Mosque on Feb 6 that marked the Capital's deadliest incident since 2008: @CRSSpak' 1st Q Security Report. @ImtiazGul60 For more details: thenews.pk/print/1407829-fir…
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Ajmal Safi, Businessman & Trade Expert highlights ripple effects of border closure on agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy sectors & investor confidence across Pakistan, Afghanistan & Central Asia. @ImtiazGul60 Watch full video: m.youtube.com/watch?v=eu9kHO…
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Violence in Balochistan rises by 104%, fatalities reach 13-year high, says @CRSSpak report. satp.org/terrorism-update/vi… @icmsatp @ImtiazGul60 @ASCenterPak

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In terms of regional impact, both KP & Balochistan were epicentres of violence, jointly accounting for almost 93% of all violence-linked fatalities, with over 38% (311) recorded in KP & almost 55% (443) in Balochistan : @CRSSpak's 1st Q Security Report. islamabadpost.com.pk/pakista…
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Security-centric policies and trade: How can Pakistan develop & engage in trade if its western&eastern neighbours remain closed,are subject to politically-induced suspensions, albeit intermittent? tribune.com.pk/story/2600931… CRSS Executive Director @ImtiazGul60 for @etribune
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In terms of comparative impact, reported drop in violence b/w Q4, 2025 to Q1, 2026(from 990 to 813 deaths) was largely driven by sharp reduction in KP, which recorded over 57% less fatalities compared to last Q i.e. 311 vs 727: @CRSSpak Q1 Security Report dnanews.com.pk/pakistan-reco…
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The border closures with Afghanistan are detrimental for Pakistani businesses. There is no alternate route to Central Asia : Yaqoob Sheikh - former MNA @ImtiazGul60 @FCDOGovUK @ukinpakistan @jyk_256 @ELSAIMDAD #BeyondBoundariesVI
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