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He highlighted the strategic importance of the Gulf region, noting that it accounts for 30\u201335% of global urea trade, while nearly 30% of the world\u2019s fertilizer trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical chokepoint with far-reaching implications for global food supply chains. Ms. Isabel Bogorinsky, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Head of Program in Pakistan, emphasized the vital role of international non-governmental organizations in strengthening food security in Pakistan. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, organized a seminar titled \u201cHarvesting Hunger: A Looming Food Crisis in Pakistan\u201d to assess the growing risks of food insecurity in the country, driven by fertilizer shortages and ongoing geopolitical instability in the region. 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