Modi’s election performance is set to jolt Pakistan’s rice market. Here’s how
Last year, India had planned to pull its rice from the international market, creating an opportunity for Pakistani farmers. The party is now over
Pakistan to send 1,000 agricultural graduates to China for advanced training
Scholarship program aims to enhance skills in agriculture and food security
Pakistan’s agriculture sector achieves 6.25% growth in FY2024
Production of key crops surged by 16.82 percent, driven by substantial increases in cotton, rice, and wheat outputs
IMF demands imposing tax on agri sector
Monetary fund directs the government to establish portal to declare the assets of public officials
Pakistan sends first cherry shipment to China
Phytosanitary agreement enables market access for fresh cherries with a total export target of 260 tonnesÂ
Govt plans to tax tractors, pesticides in 2024-25 budget
Proposals to end current tax exemptions could raise costs for farmers, aiming to generate Rs30 billion in additional revenue
Ruling party in shambles over wheat scam as PM reluctant to take action against caretakers
Mian Nawaz reportedly wants to initiate action to deflect blame away from his daughter Maryam’s government in the Punjab.
The govt of Pakistan and its farmers are in a toxic relationship. These are the exact mechanics of this year’s fight over wheat
As the biggest buyer of wheat, the government of Pakistan holds all the cards. So what went down to bring farmers out onto the streets?
PM forms inquiry committee to probe ‘unnecessary’ wheat importÂ
35,87,373 metric tons of wheat imported from September 2023 to March 2024 allegedly caused a loss of $1 billion in foreign exchangeÂ
Despite surplus domestic stocks, unnecessary wheat import leads to $1 billion loss
Ministry of Food, allegedly in league with flour mafia and wheat importers, facilitated import of 35,87,373 metric tons of wheat from September 2023 to March 2024
Russian authorities just stopped a contaminated consignment of Pakistani rice. Are we looking at a ban?
Pakistan is trying to make its mark in the international rice trade at a time when India has stopped its export of rice. Will this be detrimental?
Wheat prices plummet in Punjab as govt delays procurement
Govt’s policy causes distress among farmers who fear huge financial losses and a potential decline in wheat production next year
Govt plans urea import to stabilise pricesÂ
Available stock of 3192 metric tons is resulting in shortfall, says Federal Minister for IndustriesÂ
Pakistan spends $1bn on wheat imports in 9MFY24
ECC allowed the private sector to import wheat in July 2023
Farmers to suffer as ECC approves 69% less wheat procurement target
Committee fixes 2.5 million metric tons wheat purchasing target due to Punjab's non-submission of procurement and financing plan