Zarea Limited partners with Wang Chuang Xi Jun Chang to modernize Pakistan agriculture with $2M MoU
Zarea Limited enters a $2 million strategic MoU with China’s Wang Chuang Xi Jun Chang Agri Ltd to enhance Pakistan’s agricultural productivity, supply chain efficiency, and export linkages through technology-driven farming solutions.
Making Farms Legible: How Tech and Finance Are Quietly Rewriting Pakistan’s Agricultural Economy
Pakistan’s agricultural sector is undergoing a quiet transformation as technology and formal finance bring transparency, traceability, and risk management to farms. Digitisation, agri-tech platforms, and parametric insurance are enabling banks and insurers to confidently expand lending, making agriculture increasingly bankable and resilient against climate and market volatility.
IFC Invests in Pakistani Rupees to Support Engro Fertilisers and Strengthen Agri-Value Chain
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announces its first PKR-denominated investment in Pakistan, partnering with Standard Chartered Bank to provide long-term financing to Engro Fertilisers, enhancing local capital use and food security.
Fatima Fertilizer Secures $60m IFC Liquidity Facility to Support Fertilizer Production in Pakistan
Fatima Fertilizer and IFC have announced a renewable $60 million annual liquidity facility to ensure uninterrupted fertilizer production in Pakistan by supporting essential imports and strengthening food security.
IFC Extends $60 Million Renewable Liquidity Facility to Fatima Fertilizer to Support Pakistan’s Agriculture
Fatima Fertilizer and IFC have announced a $60 million per year renewable liquidity facility to ensure uninterrupted fertilizer production, support food security, and protect jobs amid Pakistan’s foreign exchange constraints.
PABC Acquires 60% Stake in Alfalah Agri-Cultivation Fund for Rs621 Million
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) approves acquisition of 60% units in Alfalah Agri-Cultivation Fund for Rs621 million, supporting sustainable agriculture and food security initiatives in Pakistan.
BOP Taqwa Islamic Banking Achieves PKR 1 Billion Milestone in Islamic Agri Finance
BOP Taqwa Islamic Banking surpasses PKR 1 billion in Core Islamic Agricultural Financing, highlighting its commitment to Shariah-compliant and sustainable financial solutions for Pakistan’s agriculture sector.
HBL Chairman Sultan Ali Allana Calls for National Strategy to Transform Agriculture Sector
Speaking at the Pakistan Business Council’s Dialogue on the Economy 2025, HBL Chairman Sultan Ali Allana emphasized the need for a national strategy to modernize agriculture, ensure food security, and drive long-term economic resilience in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector Shows Mixed Crop Output and Rising Tech-Driven Input Uptake
Pakistan’s latest FCA review reveals mixed crop performance for 2025-26, with gains in sugarcane, mung, and chillies, alongside declines in cotton, rice, and maize. Agricultural credit and machinery imports show strong growth, reflecting deeper integration of technology and financial tools in the sector.
Climate Shocks Hit Agriculture Hard, but Pakistan’s Farming Sector Begins Rebound
Despite suffering Rs. 430 billion in flood-related losses, Pakistan’s agriculture sector is showing resilience through higher credit disbursement, increased machinery imports, and improved fertilizer use—signaling an early recovery in rural productivity.