Crackdown launched on fake pesticides LAHORE: The Agricul-ture Department has taken vigorous action against fake pesticides during the year 2023 to ensure... Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am
Pakistan Climate change impacting weather conditions PESHAWAR: Climate change is a global phenomenon impacting the weather conditions of Pakistan and the whole world.... Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am
Pakistan BOI, Punjab govt directed to jointly identify suitable environment-friendly location for SEZ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat directed the secretary of the Board of Investment... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Business & Finance Analyst says agri sector performed well despite challenges KARACHI: Economic challenges in 2023 were quite bigger but we have seen tremendous progress in agriculture which... Published 31 Dec, 2023 03:04am
Print Socioeconomic development: Agriculture holds immense importance: PM Caretaker premier hails work of ministries and departments for achieving milestones under umbrella of Special Investment Facilitation Council Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:17pm
Pakistan PAD prepares plan to promote farm mechanisation LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture department has prepared a comprehensive plan for the promotion of farming... Published 29 Dec, 2023 02:58am
Pakistan Sindh govt to take action against stockpiling of urea KARACHI: The government of Sindh has decided to take action against those who are stockpiling urea fertilizer and... Published 29 Dec, 2023 02:58am
Markets Agri production: Speakers call for adopting modern technologies PESHAWAR: Eminent agricultural scientists and speakers underlined the need to introduce and adopt modern ... Published 29 Dec, 2023 02:58am
Business & Finance A think tank for amending laws to improve agri sector LAHORE: The Agriculture Republic, a think-tank that brainstorms agricultural issues and suggests remedies, says the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Business & Finance Expert for achieving sustainable agri & food security ISLAMABAD: Agriculture expert underscored the need for looking at possible actions which can help the country ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Opinion Farmers not the principal culprits There’s a continuous debate that burning of rice crop residue in Punjab is the primary contributor to smog. Every... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka’s economy returns to growth, led by agriculture COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 1.6% in the quarter from July to September, official data showed on Friday, ... Published 18 Dec, 2023 06:42am
BR Research The myth of self sufficiency Earlier this week, a widely circulated news report, including in this newspaper, indicated that the federal... Published 14 Dec, 2023 08:41am
Print Import of GM soybean, canola seed: Govt decides to add ‘sunset’ clause to biosafety rules ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to add sunset clause to Pakistan Biosafety Rules, 2005/guidelines to contain... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 09:29am
Business & Finance AYII for collaboration between financial, agri sectors LAHORE: The Area Yield Index Insurance (AYII) Payout Ceremony, a momentous event celebrating the approval and... Published 10 Dec, 2023 03:33am
Pakistan World Soil Day observed LAHORE: The World Soil Day, observed throughout the world on December 05 every year on the call of Food and... Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am
Business & Finance Report submitted on stock of agri fertilizers HYDERABAD: In pursuance of directions of Deputy Commissioner Matari Lal Dino Mangi, the Department of Agriculture... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
Opinion Agriculture: the rising trajectory Agriculture forms the backbone of Pakistan’s economy as it provides livelihoods to almost two-thirds of the... Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am
Pakistan Punjab CM optimistic about country’s future LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has expressed unwavering optimism about the future of... Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am
Markets Farmers for increasing sugarcane support price to Rs500/maund LAHORE: Farmers have rejected the sugarcane support price of Rs400 per maund announced by the Punjab government for... Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:29am
Pakistan Food security, sustainable agriculture key issue due to climate changes: DG IOFS FAISALABAD: Dr Masoud J Al-Marri, the Chairman Executive Board and Caretaker Director General of the Islamic... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Opinion Subject of taxation on farm income This article discusses the issue of availability of food for the poor at affordable prices, economics of agriculture... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 06:13am
Business & Finance Turkiye ready to help ZTBL promote agri culture: envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Turkiye Mehmet Pacaci extended his support to Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) in promoting... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Pakistan Flood-hit districts: USAID contributes for agri revitalization PESHAWAR: The USAID’s Economic Recovery and Development Activity (USAID-ERDA) has made remarkable contributions ... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:28am
Business & Finance Experts for Chinese help in promotion of sugar industry ISLAMABAD: Amid the urgent need for adoption of modern technology, agriculture experts urged for joining hands with... Published 19 Nov, 2023 03:14am
Print Urea subsidy, BISP: Federal govt trying to wean itself away Secretary Finance ImdadUllah Bosal says since both are devolved to provinces, they are now their responsibility Updated 15 Nov, 2023 09:53am
Pakistan VC UAF for increasing productivity of wheat FAISALABAD: By 2030, wheat deficit may rise to 7 million tonnes in the country if productivity is not increased, ... Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:08am
Markets Sugar crushing season to start on 20th: Punjab fixes wheat support price at Rs4,000 per maund LAHORE: The Punjab government has fixed the support price of wheat for the ongoing season at Rs 4000 per maund while... Published 09 Nov, 2023 05:38am
World UN says food system adds $10 trillion in hidden costs PARIS: The food and agriculture system adds at least $10 trillion in “hidden costs” to the global economy every... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Business & Finance Modernisation linked to better agri productivity LAHORE: National Productivity Organization (NPO), Pakistan in collaboration with Asian Productivity Organization... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees