Karandaaz Pakistan, an impact investment platform dedicated to driving sustainable economic growth and strengthening financial and social protection systems, has launched the Digital Financing for Agriculture Challenge (DFAC) - Round…
A high-level consultation meeting was jointly organized by the Center for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) and Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA) with representatives from the Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber…
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) has partnered with four leading banks to provide clean financing of up to Rs. 500,000 for farmers registered with its Sona Centers, ensuring greater financial inclusion…
Fertilizer sector earnings surged 44% YoY to PKR 119.9bn in CY24 compared to PKR 83.3bn in SPLY. Revenue depicted growth of 21% YoY to PKR 984.0bn, driven by a 39% rise in UREA…
A growing debate in Pakistan questions whether raising tobacco taxes is the right approach to reducing smoking rates. While higher taxes are intended to deter consumption, Fawad Khan, spokesperson for…
Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, a business leader and former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), stated on Monday that the ongoing profiteering by the powerful sugar…
NFDC reported February 2025 Urea offtakes at c.347,000 MT, down 36% YoY and 22% MoM. This takes the cumulative Urea offtake for the ongoing Rabi season (Oct’24 – Feb’25) to…
The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, the President of All Karachi Industrial Alliance, the Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board,…
Matco Foods and Bank Alfalah signed a multimillion-dollar agreement to enhance corn starch production in Pakistan. This three-year financing partnership aims to boost production capabilities at Matco’s facility in the…
The Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP), with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the “RISE for Impact: FPRW in the Cotton Supply Chain Project,” organized training sessions…
Significant developments have taken place in Pakistan—Bangladesh trade relations. A bulk carrier from the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), named Sibi, reached Chittagong Port on Wednesday, carrying 26,250 metric tons…
Engro Holdings (ENGROH) held a Corporate Briefing today, and the key Takeaways reported below: Regarding the expiry of the Vopak terminal business in mid-2025, management stated that it has actively…
Fatima Fertilizer, in collaboration with the Agriculture Department Punjab, organized the Sarsabz Kissan Convention at Sahiwal to support farmers in enhancing maize and cotton productivity. The event was graced by…
Syngenta Pakistan has partnered with Standard Chartered Pakistan to implement a digital supplier financing mandate, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the agricultural supply chain. This collaboration underscores Syngenta Pakistan’s dedication…
Fatima Fertilizer has been honored with two prestigious accolades at the 14th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards 2025, recognizing its unwavering commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The…
A delegation comprising Executive Directors of the World Bank visited the iconic Tarbela Dam today; therein, they had a detailed round of the Dam, Tarbela 4th Extension, and the under-construction…
The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC), under the leadership of Chairman Mr. Fawad Anwar, has recently engaged in a series of strategic meetings with key government officials to address pressing challenges…
Tobacco farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are deeply concerned about the government’s decision to dissolve the Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB), fearing it will lead to financial hardship, market instability, and…
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad, in collaboration with the Pakistan Youth Change Advocates, has launched camping to create awareness about healthy food and the hazardous effects of trans-fats and to…
Agricultural experts have called for flourishing oilseed crop cultivation to curtail the $4 billion edible oil import bill, which is around half of the total agrarian import. They addressed the…
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and the Directorate General of Food, Bangladesh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 14 to facilitate rice exports from Pakistan to Bangladesh.…
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. Despite experiencing 17% year-on-year sales growth in the first half of the year, driven…
The two-day Agri-Connections 2025 conference and expo, themed 'Investing in Agriculture for Growth,' began today at the Karachi Expo Center. Numerous fertilizer companies and other stakeholders are participating in the…
Fatima Fertilizer and Akhuwat Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lahore on February 12 to support rural women entrepreneurs through the Sarsabz Tabeer initiative, focusing on financial inclusion…
A delegation of dairy farmers from Pakistan arrived in Izmir, Turkey, earlier this week. Led by Shakir Umar Gujjar, the President of the Dairy Cattle and Farmers Association of Pakistan,…
