Govt must show strong political will to revive agri sector: expert LAHORE: The government must demonstrate a strong commitment and political will to revitalize Pakistan’s... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Print MPs grill MNFS&R for failure to protect agri sector ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) came under heavy criticism from... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:19am
Business & Finance HCSTSI chief underscores need for reforms in agri sector HYDERABAD: The President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon,... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Organic Agriculture Policy approved: B’stan agri sector poised for transformative shift KARACHI: The government of Balochistan has approved the Balochistan Organic Agriculture Policy 2024, signaling a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Opinion Country losing billions due to agri mismanagement—II Outdated farming techniques: Pakistani farmers continue to rely on obsolete and labour-intensive farming techniques,... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:34am
Opinion Country losing billions due to agri mismanagement—I Pakistan, an agrarian economy, is currently grappling with an alarming crisis of low crop yields, resulting in the... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:53am
Opinion Role of ICTs in agribusiness management Information and communication technologies have revolutionized numerous sectors, and agribusiness is no exception.... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:20am
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
Pakistan Agri sector: Punjab govt to leverage Australia's expertise: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab government is looking to leverage Australia's expertise in agriculture and livestock to enhance... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Govt promoting mechanization in agri sector: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab government is working on an ambitious programme for promoting mechanization in the agricultural... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Business & Finance Russia and Pakistan: Two agriculture companies sign barter trade deal MOSCOW: Two agriculture companies from Russia and Pakistan have signed barter deals to trade chickpeas and lentils... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Opinion Transforming agri landscape through ICT-enabled agribusiness management As Pakistan is struggling to improve its falling agricultural economy, the adoption of information and communication... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Markets Progress on uplift of agri sector reviewed LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Tuesday they are introducing Kissan Cards, Agricultural... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Aurangzeb says agriculture, IT key economic drivers ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that agriculture and... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Business & Finance Need stressed for bringing tech solutions to agri sector KARACHI: Speakers stressed adopting technological solutions in the agriculture sector to increase the yields of... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Pakistan Agri sector: Ongoing monsoon rains have positive impact so far ISLAMABAD: The ongoing monsoon rains so far will have a positive impact on overall agriculture sector as the rains... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Print Investment in IT and agri sectors: Govt wants to reengage with Mashreq Bank: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday expressed government’s interest to reengage with Mashreq... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 09:30am
Business & Finance IT, agri sector and SMEs: Aurangzeb asks banks to lend more KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb has asked banks to enhance their financing ... Published 31 Jul, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Zardari urges SCB’s Group CE to invest in agri sector ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari asked a delegation led by Group Chief Executive of the Standard Chartered Bank... Published 04 Jul, 2024 08:08am
Business & Finance Agri-sector payment ecosystem: Fatima Fertilizer sign MoU with JazzCash ISLAMABAD: Fatima Fertilizer, a leading name in Pakistan’s agriculture sector, and JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest... Published 03 Jul, 2024 07:35am
Pakistan KP working on 49 agri sector uplift projects: CM PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur has said that the provincial government is working on 49... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Print Rs8bn tagged for ‘Haari cards’ KARACHI: The Sindh government has allocated Rs 8 billion in the next fiscal year budget for “Haari Card” to provide... Updated 15 Jun, 2024 08:49am
Business & Finance Punjab proposes allocation of Rs64.6bn for agri sector LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed an allocation of over Rs 64.6 billion for the agricultural sector for the... Published 14 Jun, 2024 06:31am
Print Farmers propose ‘fixed tax regime’ for agri sector Demand government to ensure a dedicated track and trace system to bring the retailers, and businesses from the informal sectors with progressive taxes into the tax net Updated 28 May, 2024 09:26am
Business & Finance ‘Proper legislation needed to boost agri sector’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Print H1FY24: Driven by agri sector, real GDP grew 1.7pc: SBP Macroeconomic conditions improve during first half of fiscal year 2024 Updated 15 May, 2024 09:24am
Business & Finance Govt urged to seek Chinese help in uplifting agri sector ISLAMABAD: Experts at a seminar have urged the government to seek China's cooperation in uplifting the agricultural... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan ‘Water cheapest source of power generation, lifeline of agri sector’ LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashif Anwar has said that water has a direct link... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Business & Finance Upcoming budget: KATI chief for inclusion of agri sector in tax net KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, has called for the... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Q2 GDP stands at 1pc despite improvement in agri sector ISLAMABAD: The GDP growth stood at one percent in the second quarter of the ongoing fiscal year against the revised... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 08:47am
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry