Agriculture surpasses FY22 growth target: Economic Survey

ISLAMABAD: The agriculture sector has surpassed the growth target of 3.5 per cent for fiscal year 2021-2022 and grew by 4.40 per cent during the fiscal year under review, according to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2021/2022 released on Thursday. It said during FY22 (2021/2022), the agriculture sector recorded a remarkable growth of 4.40 percent […]

by Anjum Shah

Pakistan, Iran discuss promoting agriculture cooperation

Nov 8

Finance, Top stories, World

Pakistan, Iran discuss promoting agriculture cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have discussed a wide range of issues to promote agriculture cooperation between the two countries. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood held a meeting with Minister of Agriculture of Iran, Dr. Seyed Javad Sadati Nejad on the sidelines of the 9th session of Pakistan-Iran Joint […]

by Anjum Shah

China wants to help Pakistan in green revolution

Aug 22

National

China wants to help Pakistan in green revolution

BEIJING: China has shown willingness to share its experience to bring green revolution in Pakistan. Pakistan is suffering from challenges of climate change, pandemic, and population growth. Smarter agriculture is the way forward for many countries including China. “The integration of information technology and agriculture will bring about the third green revolution: agricultural digital revolution,” […]

by Hamza Shah

Agriculture posts meager 0.85 percent growth on reduction in cultivation area

Jun 10

2019-2020, Budget, Finance

Agriculture posts meager 0.85 percent growth on reduction in cultivation area

ISLAMABAD: The agriculture has posted meagre 0.85 percent growth in 2018/2019 against the target of 3.8 percent, said Economic Survey 2018/2019 on Monday. It said that the performance of agriculture during 2018/2019 remained subdued. The under-performance of agriculture sector hinged upon reduction in the area of cultivation, lower water availability and drop in fertilizer off […]

by Faisal Shah

Economic Survey 2018/2019: Almost all growth targets missed

Jun 10

2019-2020, Budget, Finance

Economic Survey 2018/2019: Almost all growth targets missed

ISLAMABAD: The outgoing fiscal year 2018-19 witnessed a muted growth of 3.29 percent against the ambitious target of 6.2 percent. The targets set for the various sectors missed or witnessed negative growth during fiscal year 2018/2019. According to Economic Survey 2018/2019 launched by Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue […]

by Faisal Shah

Rs10 billion may be allocated for agri projects in budget 2019/2020

Jun 10

Finance

Rs10 billion may be allocated for agri projects in budget 2019/2020

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to allocate record amount for agriculture growth in fiscal year 2019/2020, sources said on Monday. The sources said that the government may allocate around Rs10 billion to National Food Security and Research for 24 new development projects. While an amount of Rs1.39 billion likely to be allocated for the ongoing […]

by Faisal Shah

Pakistan, China agree on duty free access to 313 tariff lines

Apr 29

Finance

Pakistan, China agree on duty free access to 313 tariff lines

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have signed second phase of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) under which both the countries have agreed allowing duty free access to 313 tariff lines. Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang witnessed the signing ceremony at a meeting on the conclusion of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum (BRF) […]

by Faisal Shah