Agriculture
Pakistan Eyes Stronger Agricultural Exports to Indonesia in 2026
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Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen cooperation in agricultural trade, focusing on rice and other key commodities. The decision came during a meeting between…
Punjab sugar mills produced 1.36 million tons of sugar in 45 days
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Punjab’s sugar industry has recorded a strong start to the 2025–26 crushing season, with mills producing 1.36 million metric tons of sugar in just 45…
Pakistan’s Urea Sales Hit Record 1.356 Million Tons in December
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Pakistan’s urea sales surged to an all-time monthly high of 1.356 million tons in December 2025, fueled by strong farmer demand and aggressive price discounts…
ADB Approves $381 Million for Punjab Agriculture, Education, and Health Programs
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved three development projects worth $381 million to boost agriculture, education, and health services in Punjab, aiming to drive…
Pakistan Targets $2 Billion Fruit & Vegetable Exports After FoodAg Expo
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Pakistan is aiming to boost its fruit and vegetable exports to $2 billion over the next three years, up from the current $700 million, the…
China to Establish Advanced Agricultural Machinery Plants in Punjab
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A high-level Chinese delegation has announced plans to establish manufacturing plants for state-of-the-art agricultural machinery in Punjab. The delegation visited Lahore on the invitation of…
$250m Climate Funding Cleared for Glacier Melt Adaptation in Nine Nations, Including Pakistan
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The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million for a new climate adaptation initiative aimed at strengthening water and agricultural systems across glacier-dependent regions…
Industries and Farmers Get Electricity Relief Package
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a new three-year electricity relief package called the Roshan Maeeshat Electricity Package to support Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors.…
Punjab Farmers to Get Rs30m Interest-Free Loans for High-Tech Machinery
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched a High-Tech Farm Mechanisation Financing Programme Portal to offer interest-free loans of up to Rs30 million to farmers…
Punjab Turns to Satellite Crop Data to Resolve Cultivation Disputes
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In a major reform, Punjab is turning to satellite crop data to settle long-standing disputes over cultivation figures, especially cotton output. The new system, set…
Govt Launches Risk Coverage Scheme to Boost Agri Financing
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The federal government has introduced a new risk coverage scheme to encourage banks and microfinance institutions to expand financing for small and marginalized farmers, particularly…
Pakistan Iran Agriculture Trade Target Set at $3 Billion in Two Years
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Islamabad and Tehran have agreed to expand Pakistan Iran agriculture trade to $3 billion within the next two years, following a high-level ministerial meeting in…
Fertilisers and Pesticides to Remain Tax-Free in Budget 2025-26
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In a move to support farmers grappling with high input costs, the federal government has decided to retain the tax exemption on fertilisers and pesticides…
