Pakistan’s rice farming is shifting from traditional Basmati to imported hybrid seeds that offer higher yields but threaten seed sovereignty and long-term...
Pakistan began 2026 strongly, overtaking Vietnam to become the world’s third-largest rice exporter in December 2025. A 14% monthly rise, led by...
All 41 sugar mills in Punjab have begun crushing operations under government pressure, expected to reduce sugar prices by up to Rs...
Punjab farmers are alarmed as most sugar mills missed the crushing deadline, triggering a Rs1 million-per-day fine. Only a handful of mills...
Slow unloading of TCP sugar consignments at Port Qasim has caused port congestion, delaying other cargo and increasing demurrage costs for private...
Sindh has set the wheat procurement price at Rs3,500 per 40 kg and unveiled a Rs55 billion relief package for farmers. Measures...
Sugar prices in Pakistan have surged sharply, rising by up to Rs45 per kilogram in a month, straining consumers amid high living...
Despite sugar imports, prices in Pakistan remain high, averaging Rs184 per kg, up from Rs137 a year ago. In cities like Peshawar...
From January to August 2025, Pakistan’s rice exports to China surged 68.5% to USD 44.31 million, led by semi- and wholly-milled rice....