Govt unlocks $300m Russian market with 16 approved seafood plants, says Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced on Friday a major breakthrough in Pakistan's fisheries sector, with 16 local seafood processing plants approved for exports to Russia.…

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Maritime Minister urges $10bn rice export target, pledges full support to REAP

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, accompanied by Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed, visited the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) to discuss…

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Mobilink Bank, HBL Zarai Services partner to strengthen agricultural financing 

Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has signed a crucial partnership with HBL Zarai Services Limited to advance agricultural financing for underserved communities under the ‘Zarkhez-e’ Asaan Digital Zarai…

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Pakistan Fertilisers’ profits are likely to increase 23% YoY in 1Q2026

Topline Pakistan Research has published a report indicating that Pakistan Fertilisers’ profits are likely to increase by 23% YoY in 1Q2026, driven by higher dividend income and the rollback of discounts.  We…

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Strait of Hormuz closure threatens oil, food security Crisis

The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has raised concerns about the escalating global conflict involving Iran, noting that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is driving up oil…

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FFC, the Govt of Sindh and a Chinese firm would set up a fertiliser plant at the Thar coal field

Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd. (FFC) held a corporate briefing today to discuss its financial performance for CY25 and outlook. To recall, FFC reported an unconsolidated EPS of PKR51.7 in CY25…

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FATIMA – 4QCY25 Result Review — Profitability declined on lower other income

Fatima Fertiliser Company Ltd. (FATIMA) announced its 4QCY25 financial results, reporting consolidated earnings of PkR13.1bn (EPS: PkR6.3), down 3%YoY. Earnings came in lower than expectations, mainly due to lower-than-anticipated gross…

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Governor SBP calls for scaling up Zarkheze to expand agricultural credit outreach

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held the Agricultural Credit Advisory Committee (ACAC) meeting today in Karachi to review agricultural credit performance and discuss measures to strengthen inclusive and resilient…

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Efert reports a consolidated PAT of PKR 22.6 billion for CY2025, with a final cash dividend of Rs. 4 per share.

Engro Fertilisers Limited has released its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, announcing a final cash dividend of Rs. 4 per share, representing 40%. This dividend is…

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Al-Ghazi Tractors has signed an MoU with Green Agrimall to enhance agricultural mechanization

Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading tractor manufacturers, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Green Agrimall at Al-Ghazi’s Lahore office to strengthen farmer access to mechanisation solutions…

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Faysal Bank & Waseela Pakistan partner to fast-track Shariah Financing for farmers

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, and Waseela Pakistan, an operator of integrated agricultural ecosystems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate fast-track, Shariah-compliant financing for…

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Pakistan is expected to experience a decline in urea sales in January 2026

According to a report by Topline Pakistan Research, Pakistan’s urea sales have reached a staggering low, with January 2026 figures showing just 218,000 tons sold, marking an 84% month-on-month drop…

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