Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced a renewable liquidity facility of US$60 million per year to help maintain uninterrupted domestic fertilizer production by enabling Fatima Fertilizer to import essential raw materials, machinery, and technical services. Pakistan has faced shortages of foreign exchange and delays in clearing imports, […]
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Winter may shrink to two months as climate warms
Climate experts in London have warned that over the next 40 to 50 years, winter seasons in most countries could shorten dramatically, lasting just one and a half to two months. The findings highlight the rapid pace of global warming and its potential impact on seasonal cycles. Read More: Winters in Lahore — of what once […]
Sargodha surpasses wheat sowing targets
Sargodha division has exceeded its wheat sowing target for the current season, achieving 101.30% of the assigned goal, according to an official report released on Tuesday. The division was tasked with cultivating wheat on 1.721 million acres, while actual sowing covered 1.743 million acres, reflecting strong performance and efficient agricultural planning. The report highlighted a […]
Maximum wheat cultivation urged to achieve food security
Commissioner Musarat Jabeen has directed the Agriculture Extension Department to actively mobilize its officers and field staff to promote maximum wheat cultivation across the division. She emphasized that guiding farmers during the “Grow More Wheat Campaign” is essential for increasing per-acre yield, ensuring food self-sufficiency, and strengthening the national economy. She expressed these views while […]
Disasters cause $3.26 trillion in global agricultural losses
Disasters have inflicted a staggering $3.26 trillion in agricultural losses worldwide over the past 33 years, averaging $99 billion annually, or roughly four per cent of global agricultural GDP, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The report, Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 2025, underscores the growing […]
Wheat seed movement restored, says ministry
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research announced on Wednesday that inter-provincial wheat seed movement has resumed smoothly after earlier disruptions, ensuring timely supply for the critical Rabi sowing season in Sindh and Balochistan. Provincial governments have reportedly expressed satisfaction over the restored flow of certified wheat seed. According to the ministry, the […]
Pakistan, Iran vow to boost agricultural cooperation
ISLAMABAD – Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to achieving $10 billion in bilateral trade with Iran, emphasizing that the growing partnership would not only strengthen economic relations but also enhance regional food stability. The minister held a meeting with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moqaddam, where both […]
Experts warn Pakistan’s resilience at risk without unified water, food and climate action
ISLAMABAD – Experts have warned that Pakistan cannot achieve real resilience unless water, food, and climate are tackled collectively rather than as separate sectors. They shared these views during the opening session of Pakistan Water Week 2025, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday. Themed “From Scarcity to Sustainability: Collaborative Pathways for Water, Food, and Climate […]
Camels replace cattle as Kenya’s drought forces herders to adapt
SAMBURU, KENYA — In the parched landscapes of northern Kenya, herders are turning to camels for survival as the region battles its worst drought in four decades. With little rainfall since April and repeated dry seasons since 2021, many pastoralists have seen their cattle wiped out. For Chapan Lolpusike, a herder from the semi-nomadic Samburu […]
Govt moves to ease inter-provincial wheat seed transport
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has directed provincial food departments to facilitate the smooth movement of wheat seeds across provinces to address the ongoing supply bottlenecks ahead of the sowing season. The decision came during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad on Wednesday, following directives from the prime minister. The meeting, […]