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.
SBP unveils Zarkhez-e platform to boost digital financing for small farmers
The State Bank of Pakistan has launched the Zarkhez-e digital financing platform to provide collateral-free loans and input financing to small farmers, marking a major step toward digitizing agriculture credit in underserved areas.