PM Shehbaz, ADB Discuss Early Groundbreaking Of ML-1 Railway Project
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and ADB Vice President Yingming Yang discuss early groundbreaking of ML-1 and cooperation under Pakistan’s Country Partnership Strategy 2026-2030.
Pakistan And ADB Chart Priorities For Country Partnership Strategy 2026-2030
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank agree on priority interventions under the Country Partnership Strategy 2026-2030, focusing on infrastructure, private sector, exports, energy, food security, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Technology.
Pakistan Launches National Olive Value Chain Policy To Reduce Edible Oil Imports
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches Pakistan’s National Olive Value Chain Policy to expand olive cultivation, processing, branding and exports while reducing the country’s edible oil import bill.
Child Stunting Poses Major Long Term Economic Risk for Pakistan
Nearly four in 10 Pakistani children face chronic malnutrition, creating a major human capital challenge that could affect education, productivity and long term economic growth.
SBP Urges Urban Agriculture To Address Pakistan’s Food Security And Rising Urban Heat Risks
SBP recommends integrating urban agriculture into Pakistan’s city planning to improve food security, reduce urban heat, recycle waste and support greener urban economies.
Pakistan And Ethiopia Agree To Expand Agricultural Cooperation, Trade And Investment
Pakistan and Ethiopia agree to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, livestock, food security, trade, investment and technology transfer through practical projects and partnerships.
Punjab, Sindh Backtrack on Wheat Imports as Centre Weighs Funding 1 Million Tonnes Alone
Punjab and Sindh have stepped back from imported wheat commitments as flour prices rise 77.5% to Rs132.5 per kg, leaving the federal government to reconsider its import plan.
Pakistan Advances Structured Regulatory Framework to Safely Introduce Genetically Modified Corn
Pakistan establishes a multi-stakeholder working group to draft biosafety, regulatory, and supply chain rules for GM corn adoption.
InfraZamin Pakistan Launches Agri Storage Financing Facility to Mobilize 7 Billion Rupees
InfraZamin Pakistan partnered with major commercial banks to launch a portfolio financing facility aimed at expanding agricultural storage capacity and cutting post harvest losses.
Beyond Imports: Fertilizer as Food Security
An analytical look at how global energy shocks and maritime bottlenecks are transforming fertilizer from a trade commodity into a critical national security asset for Pakistan.