Army Chief to Visit Major Agri Developments Under Green Pakistan Initiative Projects
Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir will visit several projects under the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) tomorrow (Friday) along…
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 However, despite its significance, the sector faces numerous challenges, including water scarcity, outdated farming techniques, and climate change.
Pakistan Defeats India in Global Fight Over Basmati Rice Ownership
Pakistan has achieved a major victory in the global dispute over Basmati rice, as India has faced defeat. New Zealand…
PFVA Pushes for Increased Import Duty to Protect Local Tomato Farmers
KARACHI: The Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA) has urged the federal government to double the regulatory duty on…
Experts Push For Climate-Smart Farming As Wheat Production Declines
HYDERABAD: Experts from academic, agricultural, and research institutions in Sindh highlighted that climate change has led to new crop diseases…
Cholistan Canal Project For Corporate Farming Sparks Controversy In National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: The debate over diverting water to Cholistan for corporate farming resurfaced in the National Assembly on Monday. A PPP…
Pakistan’s First Eco-Friendly Industrial Zone Will Be Developed By RUDA
The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) has all set to develop Pakistan’s first-ever industrial estate based on renewable energy in…
Wheat Production Competition Cheques Given To The Winners
Sialkot: (Friday, 25th Jun 2021) As part of the agriculture department’s annual competitions, additional deputy commissioner for revenue (ADC) Mir…
Reviving Cotton Production Is A Priority For Textile Giants
BEIJING: Recently, Pakistan’s cotton crop has seen a whopping reduction in its production. Cotton has continued to weaken in recent…
Under Ehsaas Framework: Dr. Sania Inaugurates Pak Korea Nutrition Center
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Sunday inaugurated the Pak…
Agriculture Sector Deterioration Demoralize Farmer Confidence
LAHORE: In the last four months, Pakistan’s current account was in surplus, which is an optimistic development. However, it consistently…