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Pakistan’s betel nut and ‘gutka’ trade at center of power struggle
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Pakistan’s betel nut and ‘gutka’ trade at center of power struggle

Defence minister hints at powerful vested interests in the multi-million-dollar industry, sparking concerns over public health and regulation

Illegal donkey slaughterhouse uncovered on outskirts of Pakistan’s capital
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Illegal donkey slaughterhouse uncovered on outskirts of Pakistan’s capital

Area residents say they never saw donkeys being transported; a foreign national was caught red-handed and is now under interrogation

Abu Dhabi unveils climate adaptation blueprint for environmental resilience
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Abu Dhabi unveils climate adaptation blueprint for environmental resilience

The plan targets three vulnerable systems -- groundwater, soil, and biodiversity -- critical to health, food and water security, and ecosystem stability

WHO pushes countries to raise prices on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50%
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WHO pushes countries to raise prices on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50%

UN agency says the move will reduce disease-linked consumption and raise funds amid shrinking aid and rising debt

Pakistan court declines to unseal vape shops as petitioners invoke right to trade
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Pakistan court declines to unseal vape shops as petitioners invoke right to trade

Petitioners argued the Constitution protects their right to do business and the shops followed federal rules

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