Fertilizer dealers oppose demand of NTN by FBR

Karachi: The fertilizer industry has appreciated the recent issuance of a notification by the government. However, some objections are still being raised...

PSMA fears being unable to pay growers due to non-coherent sugar export policy

LAHORE The sugar-makers fear that the sugar industry will not be able to pay the growers, in the absence of a coherent sugar...

Punjab Agriculture Department, USAID advance emerging olive sector in Potohar

CHAKWAL During the first annual meeting of the Olive Development Group (ODG), the USAID Punjab Enabling Environment Project (PEEP) and the Allied Foods...

Engro Fertilizer, DG Khan Cement stocks receive strong buy recommendations: FrontEra

Lahore:  According to an article on investment research website FrontEra, PSX is a hot-bed of buying opportunities in stocks for long-term investors...

Sugar prices spike up by Rs550 per maund

Multan: The price of sugar has witnessed upward trajectory as per maund increases by Rs550 amid rumours of artificial shortage. Following unexpected...

Engro Fertilizers’ reports massive increase of 256pc in profit

Karachi: In a notification sent to the bourse, Engro Fertilizers announced its earnings for the quarter ended April-June. Engro Fertilizers which is a...

Telenor partners with Inbox Business Technologies to advance digitisation of agriculture in Punjab

ISLAMABAD In continuation of its efforts to take digitisation of Pakistani agriculture to the next level, Telenor Pakistan has signed an agreement with...

Pakistan, Brazil agree to cooperate in agriculture technology

BRASÍLIA “The agreement between Pakistan and Brazil on technical cooperation will form the basis of an increased cooperation between the two countries especially...

PEW calls for promotion of agriculture and livestock sector

Islamabad: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) Tuesday stressed the need for promoting agriculture and livestock sectors to get rural communities out of...

FMPAC and govt settle fertilizer subsidy issue

Islamabad: A meeting between government officials and Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC) was held at Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad...

Punjab Soil Atlas launched, aims at strengthening agriculture

ISLAMABAD Pakistan launched the Punjab Soil Fertility Atlas on Thursday - a publication aimed at monitoring and sustaining soil fertility and strengthening the...

FPCCI calls for steps to improve food and water security

Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday called for improved food and water security. The challenge of...

Banks disbursed agricultural credit worth Rs704.5bn during FY2016-17

KARACHI The commercial banks have surpassed the agricultural credit disbursement target of Rs 700 billion set by Agricultural Credit Advisory Committee (ACAC) for...

Wheat exports from Pakistan surge by 512.3pc during FY 2016-17

Islamabad: As many as 3,676 metric tons of wheat worth US$ 967,000 was exported during last financial year (2016-17) as compared to...

Irsa fears water shortage in upcoming winter season

Lahore: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) in a letter dated 24th July to the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has...