Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahoo said on Thursday said that the target for rice cultivation in the province had been set at 05 million acres for this year LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 3rd Jul, 2025) Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahoo said on Thursday said that the target for […]
Large number of registration cases remain pending with regulatory authority. By Ghulam Abbas ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s agriculture sector is facing growing uncertainty as significant delays in pesticide registrations and import permissions at the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) Karachi threaten the timely availability of critical crop protection products. The Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA) has raised […]
By Web Desk Pakistan exported over 5.544 million metric tons of rice valued at $3.203 billion during the 11 months of FY2024-25, as compared to the exports of 5.5.593 million metric tons worth of $3.628 billion of the corresponding period of the last year. During the period from July-May, 2024-25, the rice exports decreased by […]
Over 5.544 million metric tons of rice valued at $3.203 billion were exported during the 11 months of the current financial year, as compared to the exports of 5.5.593 million metric tons worth of $3.628 billion of the corresponding period of the last year. During the period from July-May, 2024-25, the rice exports decreased by […]
Islamabad – Pakistan’s rice exports to China witnessed a remarkable 121% year-on-year increase in the first five months of 2025, signalling deeper trade ties and stronger agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor at the Pakistan Embassy in China. Ghulam Qadir told China Economic Net (CEN) that, […]
Amjad Mahmood LAHORE: Despite India’s heavy subsidies on exports, Pakistan’s rice shipments remained largely unaffected due to a strategy adopted by local exporters that prioritised agility and quality. India recently re-entered the international rice market after a two-year hiatus imposed to ensure domestic food security. The lifting of export bans by New Delhi generated considerable […]
by Newsdesk. Islamabad: Pakistan’s rice exports to China have seen a remarkable surge, increasing by 121% in the first five months of 2025. This significant growth underscores deepening trade ties and stronger agricultural cooperation between the two nations, particularly under the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).According to Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor […]
Traders to issue revised prices for all grocery items within next 10 days. RAWALPINDI: With the upcoming fiscal year’s budget implementation looming, wholesale markets have begun raising prices. The price of a 50kg sugar sack rose by Rs300 on Wednesday, and an additional Rs200 increase is expected this week, pushing the retail price of sugar […]
Record-Breaking Nighttime Heat Jacobabad, a city in Pakistan’s Sindh province, has once again made global headlines by becoming the hottest place on Earth, recording a scorching 50.4°C temperature after midnight. This is one of the most extreme nighttime temperatures ever documented, highlighting the intensifying severity of climate conditions. Here is the full list of the […]
Siddiqi Syngenta Pakistan has officially launched Incipio 200 SC, a next-generation foliar spray insecticide powered by cutting-edge Plinazolin® technology, at a high-profile event in Daska. Themed “Incipio Barhaye Pakistan Ka Khazana”, the event brought together agricultural leaders, media, and local rice growers to mark the arrival of a globally recognized crop protection solution in Pakistan. […]
