Roller flour mills and chakki owners in Sindh have reluctantly agreed to lift wheat from the food department’s godowns after the provincial government revised the issue price downward, officials and industry representatives said on Thursday. The food department has fixed the wheat issue price at Rs8,000 per 100kg bag, reducing it from the earlier rate […]
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Seed sector reforms aim to improve quality supply
LAHORE: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) has claimed significant progress in institutional reforms and modernisation efforts aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s seed sector and ensuring the nationwide availability of quality, certified seed for farmers. Read More: Punjab gov’t injects Rs 9 million seed funding into women-led startups According to a press release, the reforms […]
Fatima Fertilizer, IFC announce $60 million liquidity facility to support food security
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, […]
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 […]