Federal Committee on Agriculture Sets Ambitious Targets for Kharif 2026 Amid Rabi Production Growth
The FCA reviews Rabi 2025-26 success with 29.31 million tonnes of wheat and sets strategic targets for Kharif 2026, backed by a 19% increase in credit.
World Bank Unveils Roadmap to Modernize Pakistan Wheat Sector and Boost Farmer Income
The World Bank proposes a five-point strategy to deregulate Pakistan’s wheat sector, focusing on closing yield gaps and shifting toward market-driven private investment.
Sindh Government Announces One Million Metric Ton Wheat Procurement Drive at Fixed Support Price
The Sindh government will begin procuring 1 million metric tons of wheat on April 1 at Rs3,500 per 40kg, utilizing the Hari Card system for transparent payments to farmers.
Global Urea Prices Surge to $750 as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Supply Chains
Escalating geopolitical conflict and gas export disruptions in the Gulf have sent international fertilizer prices soaring, highlighting the critical role of Pakistan’s domestic production.
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.