Urbanization is not a threat to food security - unplanned growth is In recent years, the narrative that urbanization is by nature bad for agriculture and food security has gone so far... Published 05 Jun, 2025 04:24pm
Opinion Demise of an ‘indispensable’ department For decades, the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) was one of Pakistan’s most quietly effective institutions. ... Updated 29 May, 2025 07:49am
Print PASSCO’s wheat reserves will not be released into open market: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Tuesday that the... Updated 28 May, 2025 08:54am
Pakistan Meeting on food security finalises agri innovation plan LAHORE: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired a consultative session... Published 18 May, 2025 05:42am
BR Research Low inflation, high uncertainty It reached an all-time high of 38 percent in May 2023 (based on monthly data available since 1964) and then dropped... Updated 05 May, 2025 07:35am
Business & Finance ADB to scale up food security support to $40bn by 2030 Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Sunday that it will expand its financial commitment to food and nutrition... Published 04 May, 2025 06:11pm
Pakistan PAFST launched to strengthen food security, climate resilience PESHAWAR: Senior government officials, development partners, researchers, and representatives from the private... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Opinion Inculcating ICTs for climate-resilient agriculture amid climate variability Pakistan’s priorities include managing its overall agricultural sector including water crisis, food security, and... Published 18 Apr, 2025 06:59am
Opinion Pakistan’s water crisis: the cost of sugarcane and rice Pakistan is on the brink of a worsening water crisis, one that threatens its inter provincial relationship,... Published 15 Apr, 2025 05:54am
Editorials Combating water scarcity EDITORIAL: The Indus River System Authority’s (IRSA’s) recent warning to all provinces regarding water levels in the... Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:28am
Business & Finance BII announces $75m facility with HBL to enhance food security KARACHI: British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor,... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Opinion Mehfooz Shaheed Canal: A step towards greener Pakistan Agriculture sector is indispensable to Pakistan’s economic growth and food security. This sector during the year... Updated 09 Mar, 2025 06:58am
Pakistan ‘Genetically modified crops vital to resolving food security challenges’ FAISALABAD: In the face of food security challenges in the developing world, genetically modified crops are the need... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:31am
Pakistan MNFS&R seeks FAO’s guidance in formulating policy on food security ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) has sought the Food and Agriculture... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Agri experts urged to work for ensuring food security FAISALABAD: The agricultural scientists and experts must enhance their efforts to ensure food security to meet the... Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan Ziauddin University marks World Food Day KARACHI: “According to the 2024 Global Hunger Index, Pakistan ranks 109th out of 127 countries, with 36.9% of the... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Use of tech can benefit farmers, enhance food security: experts KARACHI: Pakistan’s crop yields can be elevated to global averages through product innovation and the integration... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:50am
Opinion PIDE’s vision for reforming agricultural markets The agriculture sector is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, yet it faces several challenges that hinder its... Updated 21 Oct, 2024 06:57am
Business & Finance Agri sector has huge potential to ensure food security: Governor FAISALABAD: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Tuesday said that the agriculture sector had witnessed 6.6%... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:54am
Opinion The untapped value of water Pakistan, a country facing increasing water scarcity, is struggling with a critical challenge in efficiently ... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Food security: NA panel reaffirms support for GPI ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research reaffirmed its commitment on Monday to work... Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:07am
Pakistan PepsiCo hosts ‘Seeds to Smiles’ dialogue LAHORE: PepsiCo Pakistan hosted ‘Seeds to Smiles’, a thought leadership event underscoring the company’s... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Print Plan urbanisation, optimise development: ADB ISLAMABAD: Planning and managing urbanisation are critical for Pakistan to optimise socioeconomic development, says... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:11am
Life & Style Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push SINGAPORE: At Singapore’s House of Seafood restaurant, the fish-head curry comes with a side of crunchy crickets,... Published 30 Jul, 2024 01:47pm
Pakistan Environmental problems, food security challenges: ‘Strategy is needed to stop rampant expansion of cities FAISALABAD: The rampant expansion of cities is turning lush green agricultural fields into cement and concrete... Published 13 Jun, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Farmers: Mechanism decided for uninterrupted supply of fertilizer ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Food Security and Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that a... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Food security: Minister seeks academia, industry’s help FAISALABAD: Provincial Agriculture Minister Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Shah on Thursday said that academia,... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Markets ‘Agriculture holds key to prosperity, food security’ LAHORE: Agriculture, as a sector, holds the key to prosperity, food security, and the socio-economic upliftment of... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Climate-resilient wheat varieties introduced ISLAMABAD: To tackle the climate change situation and harsh weather phenomena, the Pakistan Agricultural Research... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Editorials Protecting women farmers EDITORIAL: If there was any doubt about the lack of recognition and reward for women’s labour in the country’s... Published 02 Mar, 2024 04:16am