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Technology

Made in Pakistan drones to benefit agriculture and LEAs, says Chaudhry

The newly developed drones will not only be used in the agricultural sector but for patrolling and monitoring as well.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 01:30pm

Pakistan

Communications, agriculture and energy: PM directs setting up of body to prioritise Balochistan projects

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said peace and social and economic development of Balochistan province...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:22am

Pakistan

Govt approves Rs6.861bn markup subsidy on agriculture loans

The statement said the total amount of subsidy was Rs. 6.86 billion and all the loans with passbook as collateral were eligible to avail the subsidy.

Published 24 Jul, 2020 06:27pm

Markets

Agritech, Fatima Fertiliser: Ministry asks SNGPL to supply gas at discounted rate

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has written a letter to the Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited...

Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am

Markets

Implementation of agriculture package under way

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) is working on implementation of...

Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am

Print

Subsidy for agri sector, housing finance approved

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet (ECC) has approved Rs48.7 billion subsidy for ...

Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am

Markets

Agriculturist warns government: Next locust attack may cause Rs 850 billion losses to country

ISLAMABAD: Agriculturists have urged the government to avert the next locust attack in the country by taking...

Published 15 Jul, 2020 02:43am

Business & Finance

Pakistan racing towards manufacturing its own agricultural drones

An MoU was signed for this purpose, between the Ministry of Science and Technology and ABN SATUMA (Private) Ltd for the development of UAVs/drones for agriculture application. The drones will specifically be used for countering locust attacks, which has caused havoc across the country.

Published 14 Jul, 2020 11:15am

Markets

Treasury, opposition benches assail govt over 'neglecting' agri sector

ISLAMABAD: Lawmakers from both treasury and opposition in the National Assembly Monday assailed the government for...

Updated 14 Jul, 2020 03:21am

Business & Finance

Pakistan receives 'record high' remittances in June

On a cumulative basis, workers’ remittances increased to another “historic high level’ of $23,120.7 million during FY20, witnessing a growth of 6.4pc over $ 21,739.4mn during FY19.

Published 13 Jul, 2020 03:29pm

Pakistan

Speaker refers agri tubewell subsidy issue to NA body

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has referred the issue of agriculture tube well subsidy for farmers...

Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:16am

Markets

China-Pakistan cooperation to help in agricultural up-gradation, technological transfer to Pakistan

With the help of technology, hybrid seeds and training to farmers, he said, the productivity of wheat and other crops in Pakistan could be enhanced tremendously.
He said Pakistani agricultural products may find huge market space in China and thus, Chinese experts were helping Pakistan to increase the productivity of various fruits, vegetables and crops.

Published 10 Jul, 2020 10:07pm

Technology

Pakistan manufacturing agricultural drones to combat locusts attack

“Pakistan's drone technology is among the most modern in the world,” said Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain in a tweet post, while sharing video footage of the drone.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 03:41pm

Markets

Japan wants to import Basmati rice, establish mutual agri-research

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan Matsuda Kuninori on Monday showed keen interest for developing mutual agricultural...

Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am

Pakistan

Sino-Pak agrees for JVs in value added agriculture, other sector’s: Razak Dawood

He said that both sides were reviewing the plans to enhance bilateral trade and investment for future Sino-Pak economic and trade connectivity.

Published 05 Jul, 2020 03:10pm

Markets

Agriculture budget: misplaced priorities?

According to provisional GDP figures, agriculture sector’s performance proved to be the saving grace for economic...

Published 02 Jul, 2020 09:03am

Markets

Locust's menace puts agri-sector's growth target in jeopardy

ISLAMABAD: The agriculture sector growth target of 3.5 percent for 2019-20 was missed by around one percent and the...

Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am

Pakistan

Development of agriculture sector govt’s top priority: PM

The prime minister was chairing a meeting to consider proposals regarding provision of power subsidy on tubewells in the agriculture sector, the PM Office Media Wing in a press release said.

Published 29 Jun, 2020 11:43pm

Print

Agri income: Province-wise income tax collection revealed

ISLAMABAD: The province-wise income tax collection from agricultural income revealed Punjab collection stood at ...

Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am

Markets

Farmers protest delay in agri-relief package

ISLAMABAD: Farmers on Wednesday staged a protest demonstration against delay in the Rs56 billion agriculture relief...

Updated 25 Jun, 2020 03:13am

Markets

Government urged to prioritise agri-sector to support economy

KARACHI: Former Chairman of FPCCI's Standing Committee on Agriculture and Businessmen Panel Secretary General...

Updated 25 Jun, 2020 03:25am

Markets

Agritel sees 2020 Russian wheat crop at 77.5 million tonnes

PARIS: The wheat harvest in Russia, the world's biggest exporter of the cereal, is set to reach 77.5 million tonnes...

Published 24 Jun, 2020 03:13am

Pakistan

Bayer Pakistan facilitates knowledge sharing among farmers through its learning center

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture is one of the critical sectors that must continue to operate as usual to ensure food security in the country.

Published 19 Jun, 2020 05:56pm

Budget

Punjab govt allocates Rs31.37 billion for agri sector

According to the budget documents, out of total allocation for the sector Rs. 7,250 million had been allocated for 39 ongoing scheme while Rs. 500 million for five new schemes.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 08:01pm