SBP warns of higher risks to food security KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has warned that the country may face higher risks to food security in the... Updated 22 Dec, 2022 09:43am
Pakistan Descon aims to diversify with launch of agri division KARACHI: Descon, one of Pakistan’s leading conglomerates, has officially announced its intention to diversify into... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Business & Finance Monthly economic update, outlook: Manageable CAD, its guaranteed financing required: FD ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has acknowledged that a manageable current account deficit and its guaranteed... Published 30 Nov, 2022 07:01am
Opinion Restoring nature could depend on how countries help farmers Famous for its lamb, New Zealand’s agriculture industry was once so well-subsidised that slaughterhouse workers... Published 30 Nov, 2022 06:28am
Markets ‘Hike’ in poultry feed rates held responsible for increase in chicken meat prices LAHORE: The Broiler Farmers Association Punjab alleging a hike in poultry feed prices as a reason behind the higher... Published 30 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Pakistan ‘Green Alliance’ to cement Pak-US bonds: Ambassador Masood WASHINGTON: “The recent momentum in Pak-US relations has opened up vistas of opportunities in furthering Pak-US... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Pakistan Agriculture sector facing threats due to climate change, says expert HYDERABAD: Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal, water expert and Dean of Faculty of Agricultural Engineering of Sindh Agriculture... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Print Concessional power tariff for agri sector faces uncertainty ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reportedly “shelved” a concessional electricity tariff of Rs13/kWh for the... Updated 20 Nov, 2022 09:39am
Pakistan By 2050, Pakistan’s annual GDP can decline 18-20% due to climate change risks: World Bank Says impact on Pakistan's natural and human capital are likely to be severe Updated 18 Nov, 2022 07:17pm
Print Agri package, concessional electricity: IMF irked by govt steps Discussions on Ninth Review scheduled to start soon Updated 07 Nov, 2022 10:24am
Opinion PM’s package for farmers According to media reports, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special financial package to promote... Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Print Certified seed availability: Track-and-trace system on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government is introducing a digitised track-and-trace system right from seed companies to the growers... Updated 02 Nov, 2022 09:40am
Print Big farmer relief package announced ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday unveiled around Rs600 billion relief package for the farmers... Updated 01 Nov, 2022 09:36am
Business & Finance Agri, livestock sectors: Argentina interested in JVs in Sindh KARACHI: While expressing Argentina’s interest in the agricultural and livestock sectors of Sindh, Ambassador of... Published 26 Oct, 2022 05:52am
Pakistan Minister urges UAF scientists to draft agri proposals on scientific basis LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi has urged the scientists of University of... Published 02 Oct, 2022 05:48am
Markets Incentives for wheat growers on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government is preparing a special incentives package for wheat growers in flood-hit areas aiming at... Published 28 Sep, 2022 07:40am
Pakistan KP’s CM approves project for promotion of modern policing through drone technology PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has principally approved the project for promotion of... Published 22 Sep, 2022 05:48am
Business & Finance Infrastructure, livelihood: ADB says will provide new aid package soon ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will soon provide Pakistan with a significant relief and rehabilitation... Published 21 Sep, 2022 06:37am
Pakistan Secretary asks PMD to finalise sites for automatic weather stations LAHORE: The Secretary Aviation has directed Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) to finalize sites for the... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
BR Research Power generation: Tanking fast Third month running, Pakistan’s power generation went down year-on-year. This is a first such incidence since ... Published 19 Sep, 2022 08:36am
Business & Finance PBF urges govt to arrest rupee depreciation ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Saturday said despite resumption of the International Monetary ... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 01:38pm
Editorials So much for ‘zero-hunger target’ EDITORIAL: Not that anybody needed to be reminded about the sorry state of the agriculture sector, considering the... Published 11 Sep, 2022 03:51am
Pakistan Flood woes: Ahsan seeks support of global community ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, while urging the... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Pakistan Agri sector hit badly by floods, says SAU vice chancellor HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, the vice chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), has said that while ... Published 30 Aug, 2022 06:21am
Editorials Agri reforms EDITORIAL: The prime minister’s deadline of two days for relevant ministries to hammer out comprehensive plans to... Published 27 Aug, 2022 05:49am
Pakistan Pakistan’s exports to China increase nearly 12% in Jan-July In July, exports increased nearly 13% to $272.92mn Updated 23 Aug, 2022 08:12pm
Pakistan Agriculture sector: PM decides to form eight working groups ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to form eight working groups to resolve the problems in the... Updated 16 Aug, 2022 09:13pm
Business & Finance IFC boosts private sector with record trade support KARACHI: IFC more than doubled its trade financing programme in Pakistan in fiscal year 2022 to support critical... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Markets Agri Forum welcomes cut in diesel prices LAHORE: Welcoming the downward revision of diesel prices, Agri Forum Pakistan Chairman Muhammad Ibrahim Mughal has... Published 17 Jul, 2022 06:03am
Pakistan World Bank approves $200mn for Pakistan’s agricultural sector Funding to be used to support transforming agricultural sector by adopting climate-smart technologies to improve water-use efficiency, build resilience to extreme weather events and increase the incomes of small farmers Updated 16 Jul, 2022 06:15pm