Senate Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas strongly criticised the government’s economic policies during a Senate session, questioning official poverty benchmarks and the broader direction of the federal budget. Referring to commonly cited poverty estimates, Raja Nasir Abbas remarked that it remained unclear “which Aristotle” had determined that a person earning Rs280 per day could not…
The Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) has expressed serious concerns over the federal budget 2026-27, stating that the government failed to provide meaningful relief to one of the country’s most important agro-based industries despite repeated assurances during consultations. In an official statement, the association said the continuation of various taxes on poultry production inputs would significantly…
Pakistan’s agriculture sector demonstrated resilience by recording a 2.89% growth during FY2025-26, according to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26, despite facing the devastating impact of the 2025 monsoon floods. The sector had grown by only 1.53% during the previous fiscal year, making this year’s performance a significant improvement. Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s…
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward agricultural and industrial development with the establishment of its first coal-based fertiliser plant under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The project has secured an investment of $1.12 billion and is expected to transform the country’s fertiliser production sector. The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI)…
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is currently facing serious wheat supply challenges, prompting Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to propose inter-provincial talks with Sindh to address the crisis. Speaking at the Baniyan-e-Marsous and Stability of Pakistan Conference held at the Governor’s House in Peshawar, Kundi highlighted the urgency of resolving wheat shortages in the province. He stated that he is…
