Pakistan’s GDP grows 0.92% in July-Sept, 2.5% in FY24 Growth in agriculture, industry and services stood at 1.15%, -1.03% and 1.43% respectively, in Q1 FY25 Updated 30 Dec, 2024 05:48pm
Markets Agriculture, IT twin engines of growth: Finance Minister Aurangzeb expresses intention to shut down Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation, create alternative mechanism for maintaining strategic reserves Updated 29 Dec, 2024 10:05pm
Business & Finance Pakistan, Turkiye agree to explore new avenues in agriculture, technology Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to explore new avenues for partnership under the Strategic Economic Framework (SEF),... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:03pm
Pakistan JI to launch ‘farmers’ march’ today ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has announced the launch of “Farmers’ March” starting from Mandi Bahauddin... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:14am
Print Positive GDP growth rate unlikely? Dr Hafeez Pasha says this is due to negative growth in the large-scale manufacturing industries and a decline in major agriculture crops Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:51am
Business & Finance Imposition of Agri tax from Jan 2025: Experts urge need to engage rural youth in agri productive activities ISLAMABAD: Leading agriculture experts Saturday strongly recommended that there is an urgent need to engage rural... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Opinion Economic repercussions of reliance on cotton imports Pakistan’s economy is fundamentally rooted in agriculture, with cotton serving as the cornerstone of its... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 08:11am
Opinion Digital technology: a promising future for cotton farming Digital technology has revolutionised industries across the globe, and its impact on agriculture has become... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:32am
Business & Finance Post-harvest losses in country up to 40pc, says ADB ISLAMABAD: Post-harvest losses in Pakistan are estimated at 20 to 40 percent for various crops, due to lack of... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:20am
Business & Finance ‘Capping of prices may cause closure of poultry farms’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Poultry Association (Northern Region) has issued a strong warning to the Punjab government that... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Editorials Cultivating self-reliance: roadmap for edible oil EDITORIAL: The Ministry of Commerce’s plan to draft a comprehensive edible oil policy presents a pivotal opportunity... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:48pm
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
Pakistan ‘Researchers must visit fields to develop agriculture on scientific lines’ FAISALABAD: The researchers must visit fields in order to develop the agriculture on scientific basis for increasing... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Opinion Harnessing rice crop residues for agricultural and environmental prosperity Rice is vital for Pakistan and India due to its role as a staple food, contributing to food security for millions.... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:09am
Opinion Blushing golden apples Gilgit-Baltistan is a region where over 70 percent of the land is covered by high mountains and glaciers, leaving... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Pakistan Governor vows to address farmers’ issues LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, while addressing at a press conference regarding the problems of... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan Crop residue, other agri issues: Speakers propose establishment of ‘SAARC Agriculture Centre’ ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a panel discussion titled, “Inclusive Crop Residue Management and Sustainable ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan Finance ministry sees Pakistan’s headline inflation at 6-7% in October 2024 CPI to decelerate further in November to 5.5-6.5%, says finance ministry Updated 30 Oct, 2024 10:43pm
Business & Finance Agriculture, renewable energy, industrialisation under focus: Dar describes CPEC as a ‘remarkable gift from China’ ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar praised the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:53am
Business & Finance Food & allied sectors: Govt to facilitate foreign, local investors: Sindh minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Khan Dharejo has said the provincial government ... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 06:52am
Opinion The criticality of cotton cess payment Cotton is the backbone of Pakistan’s agricultural economy; yet the textile industry’s refusal to pay the cotton... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:55am
BR Research Regenerating agriculture: A new dawn for Pakistan’s farms? Imagine a world where farming not only feeds humanity but also heals the earth. Where the soil is richer each year,... Published 24 Oct, 2024 08:02am
Opinion Revival of cotton a must The significance of cotton for Pakistan’s economy is fundamental, as it plays a pivotal role in agriculture,... Updated 20 Oct, 2024 06:33am
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 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
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
Print Govt may collect Rs300bn from agri tax FBR asks provinces to adopt federal schedule of income tax for collection of agricultural income tax Updated 14 Oct, 2024 03:17pm
Pakistan Sindh govt to launch ‘Benazir Hari Card’ tomorrow KARACHI: Sindh government has announced to launch “Benazir Hari Card,” on October 14, 2024. The initiative is... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Print Reforms in agri income tax regimes: IMF urges provinces to implement commitment ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that provinces must decisively implement their... Updated 12 Oct, 2024 02:52pm
Opinion Why PCCC crucial for Pakistan’s economy and textile industry Whenever we think of cotton research and development, the concept of cotton varieties often comes to mind. However,... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 07:24am
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