18th Amendment Turned Pakistan Into A 90 Percent Edible Oil Importer
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s domestic production of oilseed crops, which previously fulfilled nearly 30 percent of the country’s edible oil demand, has…
Pakistan
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing 22.7% to the GDP and employing 37.4% of the labor force (Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24). With fertile lands fed by the Indus River, Pakistan is one of the world’s largest producers of crops like wheat, rice, cotton, and sugarcane. However, despite its significance, the sector faces numerous challenges, including water scarcity, outdated farming techniques, and climate change.
PM Shehbaz Pushes Agriculture Sector Overhaul with New National Policy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for the urgent completion of a comprehensive National Agriculture Policy and instructed…
Pakistan Become The 14th Most Water-Stressed Country In The World
Pakistan has been identified as the world’s 14th most water-stressed country, with rapidly declining freshwater resources creating serious challenges for…
Pakistan Tobacco Growers Demand Consultation Before WAP Abolition
Tobacco growers and their representatives in Swabi on Saturday unanimously called on the federal Ministry of National Food Security to…
2 Days Olive Festival | Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A two-day National Olive Festival in the heart of the Olive Valley, Chakwal, opened on Saturday to highlight the…
Experts Push for Policy Reform to Revive Pakistan’s Agricultural Growth
FAISALABAD: Amid concerns over declining agricultural growth highlighted in the Economic Survey of Pakistan, Vice Chancellor of the University of…
Finance Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Agricultural Transformation
ISLAMABAD, June 11 (APP): Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to transforming the agriculture…
Green Pakistan Initiative Launched in Cholistan to Revolutionize Agriculture
The Green Pakistan Initiative has officially launched in Cholistan to transform agriculture and provide full support to farmers. The launch…
Punjab Agriculture Department Issues Wheat Rust Control Advisory
LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department has reported the presence of rust disease in wheat crops across different districts. According to…
Government Plans Commercial Olive Farming in Chagai
The federal government is working on commercial olive farming in Chagai, Balochistan, as part of its initiative to promote olive…