According to the analysis recorded by the Ministry of Finance FY2019, fertilizer is the most important (and an expensive) input…
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Agriculture is undoubtedly the backbone of Pakistan’s economy as 45% of the labor force depends on this sector for livelihood.…
Fertilizer contribution to food production is around 50% and FFC is one of the major stakeholder of agriculture sector through…
Balochistan government led by Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan plans to increase agricultural output by devising out of the box…
Punjab According to National Nutrition Survey 2018-19, 40 percent of children up to five years of age in Pakistan have…
In the recent past, businesses in Pakistan have been marred by exorbitantly high costs of doing business. The macro-economic adversity…
Agriculture Growth Percentages In Pakistan (Base=2005-06) (P: Provisional) Sector 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 (P) Agriculture 2.68 2.50…
International experts revealed that that in present years the growth rates of global agricultural production and crop yields have slowed.…
The present government’s resolution is to improve agriculture productivity in future and has also initiated to start Prime Minister’s Agriculture…
LNG demand in Pakistan is soaring in the wake of nascent economic recovery, as being anticipated. The paucity of energy…
In Pakistan more than 50% of the farm land is owned by less than 10% of farmers i.e. land holding…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Katharina Buchholz, Oct 7, 2019[/box] U.S. farmers are struggling to replace Chinese buyers of their products. As…
Balochistan is the most poor and least developed province of Pakistan. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) uses a broader concept…
Interview with Mr Aslam Hayat — Acting Chief Executive Officer, Telenor Microfinance Bank Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy.…
Global commodity prices plunged 5.3% on a monthly basis in August, as against 1.5% increase in July. During the month…
Pakistan being an agro-based economy imports vegetables, cotton and many other agro products which must be a primary concern for…
Balochistan is the country’s largest province, with nearly 44 percent of its surface area and a thinly dispersed population of…
Structure Of Interest Rates In Pakistan w.e.f. SBP Reverse Repo Rate SBP Repo Rate SBP Policy (Target) Rate 24-Mar-15 8.00…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Sarah Feldman, Aug 1, 2019[/box] BeyondMeat, the company selling pea-based meat substitute has had the biggest…
According to published reports, Pakistan’s National Ministry of Food Safety and Research said that the government will use various means…
Our actions are our future So called agriculture country in food crisis, why? Pakistan is essentially an agricultural country given…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Dan Salazar Director, Mastercard Carlos Monteverde Product Manager, Mastercard[/box] What good is a hammer without a…
The recently announced Rs309 billion agriculture package, with emphasis on improving crop yields, livestock development and import substitution can be…
Imagine a robotic lens zooming in on the wheat sprout. It captures images and sends them to an AI (Artificial…
Taxation on agriculture income has been a debatable issue in Pakistan since long owing to its intricate democratic structure. Since…
Agriculture sector have a great role in the economic development and prosperity of Pakistan. In the early time, it is…
Lot of area in Pakistan is lying uncultivated which is boosting the tractors industry in Pakistan. Population is growing day…
Since the independence of Pakistan, the food and agriculture sector has been engaged in recreating its economy successively. In the…
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) is one of the leading public listed fertilizer manufacturing & marketing companies of the country, with…
Interview with Mr Nadeem Shah — Vice President, Sindh Abadgar Board PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your contribution…
Agriculture growth percentages in Pakistan (Base=2005-06) Sector 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 (P) Agriculture 2.68 2.50 2.13 0.15…
According to the food and agriculture organizations of the United Nations, the world fertilizer nutrient consumption was predicted to reach…
In line with the Government of Pakistan ’s priority for agriculture sector development, the Ministry of Finance released a report…
Pakistan is a developing country that belongs to an underdeveloped capitalist market economy. The economy is dominated by agriculture, whose…
For the economic growth and development, the economists revealed that the manufacturing has been considered as the main engine. They…
Farmers must not allow cultivation of genetically modified maize and other crops All the major stakeholders of agriculture sector including…
Insurance business generally grows on risk perception in a society. Larger the risk level, higher the growth of insurance industry.…
Digitization of the agriculture sector has become a buzzword these days across the globe particularly in the countries with the…
Ties between Pakistan and Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) have been strong for decades. Much of Pakistan’s interaction with these GCC…
Pakistan’s area-wise largest province Balochistan is still caught in underdevelopment trap. The province is rich in natural resources. It has tremendous potential…
Pakistan being an agro-based economy has to adopt modern farming methods to increase the yield capacity. A deluge of efforts…
Pakistan’s sustainable economic growth begins with a strong agricultural base since it is an agrarian economy. The agriculture sector contributes around 21% to the Gross…
It was certainly a blessing to have ‘chai-paratha’, with family and friends, on a chilly but pleasant morning, around 60…
There is a lot of potential for development in the agriculture livestock and dairy sectors, as Balochistan can earn a…
Govt should follow REAP’s suggestions for future prospects in the rice economy Interview with Mr Mahmood Baqi Moulvi – Chairman,…
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Agricultural statistics revealed that Pakistan is an agriculture-based economy, where majority of the population directly or indirectly depends on this…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Bruce Campbell Director, Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, CGIAR[/box] After years of neglect, agriculture finally…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Brigitte van de Pas, Feb 8, 2019[/box] In 2017, seven percent of all agricultural land in Europe…
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan which became an independent state in 1947 is governed by a federal parliamentary constitution. It…
The agriculture sector in Balochistan is facing many serious challenge and constraints for future growth. These challenges include reclamation of…
President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel…
Interview with Syed Shariq Waqar — an analyst [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Syed Shariq Waqar is a qualified Management…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] Nathanial Matthews Program Director, Global Resilience Partnership Deon Nel CEO, Global Resilience Partnership[/box] Haiyan, Mangkhut, Yutu.…
Pakistan banking experts have revealed that Pakistan’s banking sector is a significant contributor in the promotion of the overall economic…
Economists believe that agriculture can help assist in reduction of poverty, increase incomes and enhance food security for 80 percent…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Florian Reber Strategy Lead, South Pole[/box] If we are to solve our global climate and development…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] Caroline Nye, University of Exeter[/box] British farms have been struggling to find enough seasonal workers…
According to the details released by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), during 2017-18 financial institutions have disbursed Rs972.6 billion as…
ADB approves $275 million loan to increase agricultural production and improve food security in Punjab To ensure progressive food security…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Ron Milo Professor, Weizmann Institute of Science [/box] Most of us, including scientists, are blind to…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Andrew Crane, University of Bath[/box] People trapped in modern slavery situations endure terrible conditions, threats to…
Pakistan expects to use the multi-billion-dollar Chinese investment to significantly enhance its industrial capacity and economic productivity backed by greater…
Agriculture sector is the prime mover of Pakistan’s economy. It contributes 20% share to country’s total GDP, employs 42% of…
Agriculture and food security in Pakistan highly vulnerable to climate change impact Edible imported oil and fuel oil are threat…
Agriculture is a pillar of Pakistan’s economy, representing 45 percent of the workforce and 21 percent of GDP and for…
Food security is a major issue for both wealthy and poverty-stricken countries Half a million people will die worldwide in…
Rice is always a cash crop but need reforms in trade plan and true govt. support Interview with Mr. Abdul…
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Local tractor industry is playing a strategic role in the promotion of the agriculture sector and strengthening national economy. More…
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) is one of the few financial institutions, which caters to farmers financing need and has played…
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) erstwhile Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan (ADBP) is the premier financial institution geared towards the…
Pakistan is one of the fastest growing economies in the region and that is a good sign for the auto…
At the time of independence Pakistan was basically agriculture based country. Pakistan turned into more diversified country as industrialization took…
Interview with Mr Farooq Dadi — Revenue Analyst [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Mr Farooq Dadi is a revenue analyst.…
Agricultural sector plays a strategic role in economic development of a country. Better agricultural output and productivity contributes substantially to…
The country’s agricultural sector has three major roles in the national economy: provides food to consumers and fibre to the…
With a strategic location in the region and having vast untapped natural resources, diversity of climate, simultaneously five ecological zones,…
Must constitute boards for different crops to identify problem, remedies and reforms Interview with Mr Mahfooz Ursani — Additional General…
Interview with Mr Abdul Rahim Janoo – former Chairman, Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile:…
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Review of banking industry In order to propel economic growth, the State Bank of Pakistan has recently identified three priority…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lthough agriculture sector is dominating sector in Pakistan and is source of employment of majority of its people but industrial…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]omen are throughout the world performing productive roles in all spheres while the agriculture sector is exceptional. Women play a…
Agriculture development in Balochistan: lots of potential yet many issues and constraints [dropcap]B[/dropcap]alochistan is a water starved province and in…
SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) [dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has proposed 20 percent corporate income tax rate for small and…
Banks asked to prioritize agriculture financing with a target of Rs700 billion in 2017 Agriculture sector, which is considered as…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan has one of the world’s most impressive agricultural systems but its potential still not yet fully utilized. Agriculture could…
Myths get in the way of our ability to restore degraded soils that can feed the world using fewer chemicals…
IRAN IS MOVING ALL VEGETABLE GROWING INTO GREENHOUSES [dropcap]I[/dropcap]ran will be converting all its vegetable farms to greenhouses within 10…