Pakistan risks water conflict by 2030 without urgent reforms, warns World Bank officialÂ
Expert cautions that unsustainable water use could deplete groundwater by 2030 and surface water by 2037, leading to nationwide disputes.
Govt approves Rs14bn for solar-powered tubewells in Balochistan
Rs12.4 billion disbursed by March 1, 2025; initiative seeks to cut power sector debt and enhance agricultural energy efficiency
IMF seeks provincial readiness for agriculture income tax collection from July 2025
Fund reviews National Fiscal Pact implementation, urges shift in GST collection and tax expansion
Sindh leads in cotton yield as Punjab’s production falls 36%
Punjab records 2.71m bales, Sindh 2.8m; early sowing, climate boost Sindh’s output
IMF discusses agricultural income tax with Pakistani officials during loan review
Provincial governments and finance officials engage with IMF on taxation framework
Govt directs Passco to speed up wheat sales ahead of new harvest
Minister for National Food Security stresses timely disposal to prevent losses and stabilise market
Farmers advised to irrigate wheat crops to avoid fungus
In case of an infection or insect attack, the department recommends the use of pesticides to protect the crops
Punjab launches Rs25,000 incentive for early cotton sowing
The initiative aims to address the significant decrease in cotton planting for the 2024-25 season
Wheat production at stake as Punjab, Sindh face 35% water shortage
Indus River System Authority warns Tarbela and Mangla reservoirs approach their dead levels
Kenya cuts customs valuation of Pakistani rice by 25% to boost trade
Lower pricing expected to increase Pakistan’s rice exports amid global price decline
PM forms committee to revive cotton sector amid production crisis
15-member body, led by food minister, to propose policy, grading, and yield improvement measures in 30 days
China raises grain production target to 700 million metric tons
China aims to stabilize sugar, cotton, and rubber production while refining grain pricing and introducing minimum prices for rice and wheat
U.S. agricultural exports face major risks amid new tariff impositions
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada while doubling duties on Chinese goods to 20%
China imposes 10%-15% tariff hikes on U.S. agricultural goods
The new tariffs target key sectors, including U.S. corn, soybeans, and wheat, which could have significant implications for both countries
Punjab approves high-yield, virus-resistant cotton variety
BT CIM-990 is notable for its strong resistance to viruses, low water needs, and high yield potential of 50 to 55 maunds per acre