Sales tax on tractors hiked to 14pc from 10pc ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday increased sales tax from 10 to 14 percent on import and... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:59am
Business & Finance World Bank says will double agricultural commitments to $9bn a year by 2030 WASHINGTON: The World Bank will double its commitment for investments in agricultural financing and businesses to $9... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:38pm
Print Cotton industry: PCGA data reveals deepening crisis LAHORE: The latest data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) highlights a grim scenario, revealing a... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 02:55pm
Opinion Country losing billions due to agri mismanagement—II Outdated farming techniques: Pakistani farmers continue to rely on obsolete and labour-intensive farming techniques,...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
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
Markets US, Pakistan discuss establishing commodities market to boost agri sector Finance minister, in meeting with US official, welcomes initiative and highlights role of agriculture in Pakistan’s economy Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:46pm
Business & Finance Shan Foods launches ‘Growing Flavour’ initiative in Sindh KARACHI: Shan Foods has launched its “Growing Flavour” initiative within the Kunri Tehsil in Sindh, Pakistan to... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance FFC and Farmdar partner to reduce agri yield gap with AI and space technology ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company and Farmdar are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at reducing... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:15am
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 Perspectives aimed at developing agriculture sector presented LAHORE: Participants of the newly-formed “Agriculture Commission” met here on Wednesday with the Punjab Minister... Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:02am
Business & Finance FFC partners with Agrilift ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) “Partner in Prosperity,” has entered into a strategic partnership with... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
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
BR Research Inflation: What to expect in FY25 Last year was tough as the headline inflation remained above 20 percent for the second consecutive year. The FY24... Published 02 Jul, 2024 08:02am
Opinion State of the economy The fiscal year 2023-24 is likely to close with a mixed performance by the economy. On the positive side, there has... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Pakistan Punjab to launch ‘Green Tractor’ scheme LAHORE: The Punjab government is set to launch the “Green Tractor” scheme, aimed at providing farmers with ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance Govt urged to present ‘farmer-friendly’ budget LAHORE: Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have urged the government to make the upcoming budget... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Markets ‘Lower wheat crop prices exacerbate existing challenges’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s agricultural sector is facing a severe crisis as plummeting wheat crop prices exacerbate... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance PITB devises satellite-based Crop Yield Prediction System LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousaf has said that the Board has devised a... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance NBP continues to empower farmers, women with discounted loans KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is proudly expanding its agricultural loan programme and encourages... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Business & Finance HBL Zarai Services inaugurated in Burewala LAHORE: HBL launched a new company, HBL Zarai Services, a significant step forward in the realm of agricultural... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
World Protesting farmers block major roads into Paris PARIS: French farmers choked off major motorways around Paris on Monday, threatening to blockade the capital in an... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
Pakistan Promoting agri activities in peri-urban areas urged FAISALABAD: Agricultural activities must be promoted in the peri-urban areas in order to protect agricultural land... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Opinion Post-general election economic outlook Elections will hopefully be held in the next two weeks. They are taking place at a time when the economy continues ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Opinion FBR needs to look beyond the salaried class to grow tax collection Budgets seem to be all about providing largesse to the poor and incentives to the industry while reiterating the... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am
Print Crop, livestock: SECP says there’s notable absence of insurance schemes ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has observed that there is a notable absence of... Updated 27 Dec, 2023 09:24am
Pakistan UAF holds workshop FAISALABAD: The agricultural scientists and experts must pace up their efforts to ensure food security in order to... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Business & Finance SBP chief urges banks to increase presence in agriculture sector Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad urged banks to ensure easy, timely and hassle-free access of... Updated 15 Dec, 2023 10:14pm
Opinion Insoluble dilemma of power forecasts? As the NTDC (National Transm-ission and Dispatch Company) and Power Division are progressing with the next IGCEP... Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am
Business & Finance More hike in power tariffs opposed: World Bank to extend $2bn loan in FY24 ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB), Tuesday, while pushing for a policy shift for sustainable and viable power reforms,... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Business & Finance Fatima Fertilizer signs agreement with Mastercard LAHORE: Fatima Fertilizer, Pakistan’s leading fertilizer manufacturing company, and Mastercard, a global ... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am