Finance minister criticizes provinces over delay in agriculture tax legislationÂ
Sindh, KP, and Balochistan lag on IMF-mandated tax reforms
Cotton arrivals drop 33%, raising alarms for textile sector
Experts warn of looming cotton crisis as production fails to meet national demand, with imports expected to rise
Provinces miss deadline for agriculture tax legislation under IMF conditions
Finance Ministry outlines plans to introduce 5% Federal Excise Duty on pesticides and fertilisers in the next fiscal budget
Urea sales rise 7% YoY in November 2024 amid seasonal demand
Engro Fertilizers sees decline, Fauji Fertilizer records growth
Pakistan, China ink $250mn investment MoUs in agriculture, food processing
Agreements focus on joint ventures in animal fodder, fruits, and vegetable processing
Sugar industry wrestles with internal politics
Election of PSM Chairman becomes a point of contention in the midst of rising questions over the future of the sugarcane crop
Agriculture income tax could yield Rs65bn annually, says report Â
Study highlights tax compliance gaps across major sectors Â
Punjab Assembly passes Agricultural Income Tax Bill amid opposition walkout
Bill introduces super tax, fines for defaulters; opposition terms it anti-farmer legislation
Since the 2022 floods, farmers have been enjoying higher yields. This Kharif season might buck the trend
The seasons started off with concerns surrounding the availability of water and ended with a monsoon season that was less than inspiring for many crops. What might the carnage look like?
Provinces disagree with centre over 33.58 million tonnes wheat production target
Punjab suggests reducing wheat cultivation area to 9.263 million hectares with an estimated production of 27.92 million tons
Provinces miss IMF deadline for agri tax legislation, Punjab approves draft bill
Proposed amendments include 45% tax rate and up to 10% super tax on high-income landlords
PM urged to set wheat support price to avoid $1 billion import bill
Food ministry warns that not setting support prices and procurement targets might deter farmers from cultivating sufficient wheat for local consumption
Govt eyes Rs300bn revenue from agricultural income tax with provincial cooperation
Provinces urged to align tax regimes with federal income tax for agriculture, gst reforms planned
The free market comes to Pakistan’s wheat crop
The state has been procuring and subsidising wheat production since 1968, claiming it is for the good of small farmers. In reality, it benefits everyone but the growers
Provinces to implement new agricultural income tax rates by next year, says finance minister
Legal amendments required by January 2025; confusion arises over national fiscal pact timeline