KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has estimated that the agriculture sector would require Rs1.52 trillion during the current fiscal …
PTI insists IMF is a ‘fallback’
ASAD Umar, the man expected to get the most important job of bringing the faltering economy back on its feet …
Next govt to decide success of crop insurance schemes
NATURAL calamities such as droughts, floods, cyclones, storms and landslides often hit farms, affecting crop production and farmers’ incomes. Poor-quality …
Innovationg agriculture in Naya Pakistan
Pakistan has yet to exploit its full potential in agriculture as it is still far behind its peers in terms …
Palm oil imports up by 7.06pc to $2.039b
The imports of palm oil into the country witnessed increase of 7.06 percent during the fiscal year 2017-18 as compared …
Iran’s saffron exports surge 25pc
Iran’s saffron exports registered a 25.1-percent growth in value during March 21 to July 22, the first four months of …
Commerce Ministry to organize Mango festival in Gilgit
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) would organize Mango festival in Gilgit by first week of September and will invite …
Cotton crop central to Punjab Agriculture
Wasif Khurshid Secretary Agriculture Punjab while presiding over 4th meeting of Cotton Crop Management Group (CCMG) has said that department …
APTMA contribution to Pak exports more than 50pc
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) spokesman has said that being the premier textile industry association representing members from …
Pakistan 5th largest producer of mangoes , 1.8m produced a year
Consulate of Pakistan in Jeddah in collaboration with Roomi Foods Pakistan organised Emerging Pakistan Mango Branding Event “Chaunsa Pakistani” at …
Agri-credit disbursement rises 38% to Rs972.6 billion
KARACHI: Credit disbursement by commercial and specialised banks to the agriculture sector increased 38% in the fiscal year ended June 30, …