Pakistan, Iran set $3bn target for agri-trade in two years in bid to boost bilateral trade

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Monday decided to boost bilateral agriculture trade to $3 billion within two years. The two countries signed a joint...

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Govt pledges uninterrupted fertiliser supply for Kharif season

ISLAMABAD: The government will ensure an uninterrupted supply of fertiliser ahead of the Kharif season to farmers, says Minister for National Food...

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Govt mulls action as fertiliser prices strain farmers

ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the recent surge in...

15.08.2025 10

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Labelling system for cotton seeds gets green light

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Governors of the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority (NSDRA) has approved key reforms in the seed sector,...

14.08.2025 20

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ADB to provide Punjab with project readiness financing

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide the Punjab government with ‘project readiness financing’ to support the development of...

12.08.2025 10

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‘Debt Swap Hub’ is a major opportunity for Pakistan: UN official

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has a significant opportunity to convert its debt into climate investments through a new “Debt Swap Hub” launching in 2026,...

11.08.2025 30

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Sugar stock monitoring to curb price hike

ISLAMABAD: Amid a persistent surge in sugar prices, the government on Monday decided to enforce strict monitoring of sugar stocks and deploy officials...

30.07.2025 30

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ZTBL, PMDC sell-off questioned

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation on Tuesday raised concerns over the government’s plans to privatise two state-owned...

24.07.2025 10

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Railways ministry grilled over data irregularities

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Railways on Monday slammed the Ministry of Railways for its lack of seriousness and failure to provide...

23.07.2025 10

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WB outlines energy efficiency path for Pakistan’s key industries

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank, in a new report, has designed strategies for five key industrial sectors in Pakistan, highlighting significant...

22.07.2025 40

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Pakistan seeks partnership with Saudi Arabia, Sudan in agriculture

ISLAMABAD: In order to harness the potential in the agriculture sector for the benefit of Islamic countries, Pakistan has favoured a tri-party...

20.07.2025 20

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104 regulatory proposals to ease business climate

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Regulatory Reforms concluded a series of meetings on Thursday, finalising the first package of reforms aimed at...

19.07.2025 20

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Govt-mills talks on sugar retail rate inconclusive

ISLAMABAD: Talks between the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on...

17.07.2025 40

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Four bidders get access to PIACL virtual data

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission has granted access to the virtual data room of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited...

16.07.2025 20

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New authority established to oversee agri-trade infrastructure

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has merged two key departments — the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) and the...

14.07.2025 30

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Punjab govt to give Rs350bn for railway track upgrade

ISLAMABAD: Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi on Friday informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways that the Punjab government had...

13.07.2025 20

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Trading Corporation of Pakistan to import 0.35m tonnes of sugar

ISLAMABAD: The government announced a two-phase plan on Wednesday to import 350,000 tonnes of sugar through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP),...

11.07.2025 20

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FAO drafts policy for fisheries sector

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fisheries and aquaculture sector can significantly attract private sector investments and boost its export-based contribution...

10.07.2025 10

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ADB questions impact of aggressive tax base expansion

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cautioned that blindly pursuing tax base expansion in Pakistan is unlikely to yield sustainable...

10.07.2025 9

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Financial advisers for ZTBL appointed

ISLAMABAD: The Board of the Privatisation Commission approved the appointment of financial advisers for the divestment of Zarai Taraqiati Bank...

05.07.2025 10

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ILO launches study to reform ship recycling sector

ISLAMABAD: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has announced a diagnostic study of Pakistan’s ship recycling value chain as part of efforts...

30.06.2025 20

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$31tr debt threatens public services: UNCTAD

ISLAMABAD: Global public debt rose to $102 trillion in 2024, with developing countries accounting for nearly one-third — $31tr — of that total,...

28.06.2025 30

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WB, ADB Loans approved for education, water access and women’s empowerment

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $194 million in financing for two major development projects in Balochistan to expand educational access...

26.06.2025 30

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Govt approves sugar imports

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to stabilise soaring sugar prices and curb market volatility, the Sugar Advisory Board on Monday approved the import of 500,000...

25.06.2025 10

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ADB approves plan for digital overhaul of Discos

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved technical assistance to help Pakistan modernise its power distribution companies (Discos)...

23.06.2025 10

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Process begins to name advisers for four power companies, two plants

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission has taken significant steps in advancing its reform agenda by initiating the process for the appointment of...

21.06.2025 20

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Policy sought for tractor industry

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has asked the government to formulate a national policy...

07.06.2025 10

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Pakistan gets help for precision agri initiative

ISLAMABAD: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) will assist Pakistan in enhancing its capacity for precision agriculture by establishing a centralised...

02.06.2025 60

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NA panel urges review of Utility Stores Corporation divestment

ISLAMABAD: Following the National Assembly’s Standing Committee’s advice to review the government’s decision regarding the divestment of the...

01.06.2025 10

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International Labour Organisation lowers job creation forecast for current year

ISLAMABAD: The International Labour Organisation has revised its global employment forecast for 2025, projecting the creation of 53 million jobs...

30.05.2025 20

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Food minister assures agri sector of relief in budget

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged the government to abolish the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on locally produced cotton in...

30.05.2025 20

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Pakistan Railways eyes start of Rs2.3tr ML-1 project this year

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Railways Syed Mazhar Ali Shah on Tuesday anticipated the commencement of the crucial Main Line-1 (ML-1) project this year...

29.05.2025 20

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Monitoring system for sugar sector

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has decided that a data collection and monitoring mechanism will be established to...

28.05.2025 10

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AIIB okays $240m for water, sewerage infrastructure

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $240 million in funding for the second phase of the Karachi Water and Sewerage...

27.05.2025 20

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Sales tax ‘largest’ contributor to inequality, poverty: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: A World Bank study says the General Sales Tax (GST) has the largest marginal contribution to the national poverty increase, while GST...

26.05.2025 60

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Olive value chain policy submitted to cabinet for approval

ISLAMABAD: A ‘National Olive Value Chain Policy’ has been framed and submitted to the federal cabinet for approval since Pakistan has significant...

19.05.2025 20

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Govt mulls waiving taxes on infant milk powder

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering the abolition of taxes on infant milk powder, recognising its importance for the growth and...

17.05.2025 40

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Japan approves $3.5m grant for smart water meters

ISLAMABAD: The Japanese government has approved a grant assistance of $3.50 million for Pakistan to provide smart water meters and related equipment...

16.05.2025 30

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Aurangzeb, PM’s privatisation czar in UK to woo investors

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Adviser to Prime Minister on Investment Muhammad Ali arrived in London on Tuesday for talks with...

08.05.2025 20

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ADB boosts Asia-Pacific food security fund to $40 billion

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Sunday it plans to expand its support for long-term food and nutrition security in Asia and...

06.05.2025 20

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Minister reiterates govt’s priority to reduce taxes on essential food items

ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that the quality of Pakistan’s agricultural products...

27.04.2025 20

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Targets set for Kharif crops amid drier forecast

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Committee on Agriculture, under the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, has set production targets for key Kharif...

26.04.2025 20

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Fresh bids sought for second push to sell PIA

ISLAMABAD: Months after its first attempt to sell off Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) stalled, the government on Thursday invited fresh...

26.04.2025 10

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1,203 Utility Stores closed under USC’s restructuring, NA panel told

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Privatisation was informed on Wednesday that under the restructuring plan of USC, 1203...

25.04.2025 10

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Removal of support price increased availability of wheat: FAO

ISLAMABAD: The removal of the official purchases of wheat at the minimum support price since 2024 has contributed to increased market availability, as...

22.04.2025 10

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Privatisation Commission board okays transaction structure for Roosevelt Hotel

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission’s board on Friday finalised recommendations for the transaction structure of New York’s Roosevelt Hotel,...

20.04.2025 10

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Agriculture sector to be transformed on modern lines: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s determination to transform the country’s agriculture sector on...

18.04.2025 20

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Govt makes first move in Roosevelt Hotel sale

ISLAMABAD: The privatisation commission has recommended the One-Transaction Structure option for the sale of the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City,...

13.04.2025 30

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Pakistan’s economic outlook depends largely on ongoing reforms’ success: ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday that Pakistan’s economic outlook depends largely on the success of ongoing reforms and projected...

10.04.2025 30

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Minerals Investment Forum 2025 opens tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 will open at Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad on Tuesday to position Pakistan as the next...

08.04.2025 20

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