The livestock sector in the country recorded about 3.75 per cent growth during the fiscal year 2025-26 as compared to the corresponding period of the last year. According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26, which was launched here on Thursday, the sector has experienced steady growth, with its gross value addition increasing from Rs6,004 […]
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Nine goats die of suffocation while being transported ahead of Eidul Azha
Nine sacrificial goats died of suffocation while being transported in the luggage compartment of a passenger coach in Punjab ahead of Eidul Azha, according to local reports. The incident occurred on a coach travelling from Sadiqabad in Rahim Yar Khan district to Sialkot. Reports said the animals were placed inside the vehicle’s luggage compartment during […]
Lynx attacks on livestock see surge in Chitral
Incidents of livestock attacks by lynx in various parts of Upper and Lower Chitral have witnessed a noticeable increase, causing financial losses to local communities and prompting renewed demands for an effective compensation mechanism for affected farmers and herders. Residents of remote mountainous areas said repeated attacks on goats, sheep and other domestic animals by […]
GCLI, livestock dept ink deal to boost meat production
A ceremony for signing an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was held at the Livestock Department under the supervision of Secretary Livestock Kazim Hussain Jatoi to increase the production of milk and meat in the animals of Sindh. This MoU was signed between the representatives of GCLI (Green Cooperative Livestock Initiative), including a team led by […]
Pak-China livestock agreement on ‘sheep and goat embryos’ signed
In a significant milestone for Sino-Pak cooperation in advanced livestock biotechnology, the Chinese company Beijing Asia has signed an agreement with Pakistan’s VitaGene Farms to produce 2,000 high-quality sheep and goat embryos during the first phase. These embryos will be sold commercially in the Pakistani market, according to a report carried by Gwadar Pro on […]
Livestock minister urges youth to promote tech
The youth of Pakistan are highly talented and must play a positive role in this era of modern technology. Today’s youth should distance themselves from those who upload inappropriate content on social media, as it creates a negative impact on society. These views were expressed by the Provincial Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Muhammad Ali […]
Pakistan seeks Australian support to raise farm productivity
Pakistan has sought Australian technical assistance to improve agricultural and livestock productivity, including the establishment of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-free zones, as part of efforts to boost farm yields and farmer profitability. Read More: Pakistan, Australia launch water prog The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer […]
Probe ordered into administrative lapses at Harichand cattle farm
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa livestock secretary, Zareeful Mani, on Monday ordered an investigation into alleged administrative irregularities at the government-owned Harichand cattle breeding and dairy farm in Charsadda district. Read More: Cattle farming vital to alleviate poverty in rural areas The decision followed a recent inspection of the facility, which spans over 500 acres and houses […]
Floods Cause Rs822 Billion Loss, Affect 6.5 Million People Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Recent floods have caused an estimated Rs822 billion loss to Pakistan’s economy, affecting 6.5 million people across 70 districts, according to an official report released on Friday. The floods damaged 229,763 houses, including 59,258 fully destroyed and 170,505 partially damaged. Punjab was the hardest hit, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, and Balochistan. […]
Govt announces multiple relief measures for livestock, poultry and agricultural
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin has said that agriculture, livestock and poultry are a major source of GDP, and both livestock and poultry are less organized and informal sectors formed an essential component of food supply. In his budget speech, he said that the government was striving to strengthen these sectors. He also said […]