Pakistan’s agriculture sector is witnessing a notable change in cropping patterns, driven by a complex interplay of various factors, including climate change and evolving market dynamics. However, it is concerning that the change appears to be out of sync with government planning and future development objectives set by our policymakers. The changing cropping patterns raise a pertinent policy i
Pakistan is a country with a substantial agricultural sector that plays a vital role in feeding its population and exporting food to other countries. However, despite its significant contribution to the world’s food supply, Pakistan still faces challenges in ensuring food security for its citizens,” said Dr Muhammad Hanif, a senior scientific officer at the National Agriculture Research Centre, wh
The skill of Pakistani parents shines through as they attempt to shield their children from the harsh realities of financial strain by ensuring they experience joy this Eid, just like any other. People are trying to stay steadfast in upholding the tradition of celebrating this happy occasion together, welcoming family and friends, and demonstrating their will to maintain a sense of normalcy and
The World Bank has asked Pakistan to adopt a national fiscal policy by aligning federal and provincial spending with constitutional mandates, merge various federal and provincial revenue agencies into a single general sales tax (GST) collection agency, and effectively tax agriculture, capital gains and real estate in the next fiscal year’s budget. “Implement the new Fiscal Responsibility and De
In a volatile session, the equities market closed in the green on Tuesday on rising hopes of an imminent interest rate cut following a sharp deceleration in CPI-based inflation to 20.68 per cent in March. Ahsan Mehanti of Arif Habib Corporation Ltd said the market showed recovery as investors weigh the 22-month lowest inflation reading below the Ministry of Finance’s projection of 23.5pc, whi