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)…
Punjab’s mango industry is facing significant challenges in the 2026 season as climate-related disruptions continue to impact production across South Punjab. Growers in Khanewal, one of the region’s largest mango-producing districts, are reporting lower fruit-setting rates, raising concerns about reduced harvests, export volumes, and market stability. According to farmers and agricultural experts, the flowering season…
South Punjab Grazing Lands Under Threat as Indus Water Uncertainty Raises Concerns ISLAMABAD – Natural grazing lands along the riverine regions of South Punjab are facing increasing pressure as concerns grow over potential water shortages linked to uncertainty surrounding the Indus Waters Treaty. Experts, environmentalists, and local farmers have warned that prolonged reductions in river…
The Sindh government has officially imposed a ban on the transportation of wheat to other provinces in an effort to protect local food supplies, prevent hoarding, and control rising wheat prices across the province. The decision was approved during a provincial cabinet meeting chaired by Syed Murad Ali Shah. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated…
Punjab’s wheat procurement policy is facing serious challenges as delays in implementing a new private-sector-led system have exposed farmers to financial risks during the peak harvest season. At the same time, rising wheat prices have made it increasingly difficult for the government to achieve its procurement target. The provincial government had earlier decided to move…
The Government of Pakistan has directed key ministries to develop comprehensive strategies aimed at improving agricultural productivity, commodity supply, and logistics management across the country. The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has been tasked with coordinating with provincial governments to prepare and submit a detailed plan within one month to boost crop yields….
Members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly have urged the provincial government to impose a tax on tobacco transported to other provinces for cigarette manufacturing, highlighting concerns over economic imbalance and farmer losses. During a session chaired by Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, lawmakers pointed out that KP produces the majority of Pakistan’s tobacco, particularly flue-cured…
The auction process for the Bhata Ground Cattle Market has hit a deadlock after bidders rejected the Rs4 billion reserve price set by authorities. The market, located in Rawalpindi, is one of the largest livestock trading centres serving both Rawalpindi and Islamabad, especially during Eid ul Adha. According to reports, bidders formed a unified stance…
