Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan explore agricultural partnership for regional food security
Pakistan proposes tri-party collaboration to leverage Sudan's fertile land, Saudi investment, and Pakistani expertise in agriculture
Cotton arrivals plunge 32.64% in 2025-26 season, signaling challenges ahead
Sindh’s cotton production drops by 53%, while Punjab sees modest growth despite fewer arrivals
First batch of 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates completes training in China
Prime Minister Sharif expresses his pleasure over the successful completion of hands-on practical training in Shaanxi Province
Pakistan, China explore deeper agricultural cooperation, technological exchange
Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain discusses cotton production, seed development, and irrigation efficiency with senior Chinese officials
Agricultural loan disbursements hit Rs2.535 trillion in FY25, showing 14% growth
Finance Minister urges banks to boost priority sector financing with focus on SMEs and agriculture
Licence suspended, $1 million worth shipments halted in pesticide probe
Over the past six months, the DPP undertakes several operational and regulatory changes under the direction of the federal minister
New agri-trade authority launched to align with global safety standards
Officials says new body reflects ministry’s broader goal of building sustainable export systems and improving Pakistan’s global standing in agricultural trade
Cotton crisis deepens as output falls from 15 million bales to 5.5 million, sector calls for reforms
Falling production leads to significant strain on foreign reserves as textile industry increasingly depends on imported cotton
FAO warns of growing labor shortage in agrifood systems as rural youth numbers decline
Report urges governments to attract more young people to agriculture as rural youth now make up just 5% of the industrial agrifood workforce
Crop protection body raises alarm over pesticide supply
Pakistan Crop Protection Association says slow registration and import processing disrupts timely pesticide availability for farmers
ECC raises concerns over exclusion of small farmers from risk coverage scheme
Economic Coordination Committee asks SBP to review eligibility criteria after concerns over the exclusion of Punjab and Sindh farmers
PM orders relevant departments to reduce tax on agricultural machinery to encourage farm mechanization
Sustainable reforms in agri sector will not only boost economic development but also enhance per acre yield and reduce production costs, says Shehbaz Sharif
Senate panel recommends raising threshold for economic transaction bans to 500% in Finance Bill 2025-26
Senate Standing Committee on Finance suggests higher limits for property, vehicle transactions, and investments, while also recommending tax measures on cash withdrawals and recreational clubs
UN coordinator says South Punjab has economic potential
UN promotes learning and skill improvement and continues to support South Punjab in areas such as climate change, technology, and agriculture, says Yahya
Industry warns of export risk if methyl bromide fumigation is reduced
Experts warn against curtailing methyl bromide use as lapses in fumigation threaten Pakistan’s agricultural exports and violate global quarantine standards