The federal government has launched a new initiative to give smallholder farmers quick, collateral-free credit via partner banks. This program aims to fund essential inputs such as seeds, fertiliser, and diesel before critical sowing windows. The offer is unsecured and built to lower barriers for small producers. The entire application and disbursement flow runs online…
Launched in fiscal year 2025-2028, the Agricultural Farm Mechanization Project in Pakistan is a major initiative of the Punjab Government. This scheme is a part of a larger strategy to modernize farming through technology, increase productivity, and reduce the dependency on labor. Key Features of the Agricultural Farm Mechanization Project Target Beneficiaries Financial Support Mechanism Eligibility…
Wheat remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, serving as a staple food and a significant contributor to the national economy. In 2025, the government launched the Wheat Support Program to address challenges faced by wheat farmers and bolster domestic production. Objectives of the Wheat Support Program The primary goals of the program are: Key…
On Monday, the provincial assembly approved a new framework that shifts levy from land to earnings and sets a top marginal rate of 45%. The measure takes effect January 1, 2025 and asks farmers and firms to prepare for digital filing. Collection and enforcement move to the Sindh Revenue Board, with automated returns and payments…
The Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) is a $3.3bn national agricultural program launched in 2023 to irrigate millions of acres via a six-canal network. The plan aims to reshape the nation’s rural landscape and boost the economy by turning arid land into productive farms. Backed by federal leadership and military support, the program carries heavy political…
The CM Solarization Program for Agri Tubewells aims to shift irrigation away from costly grid and diesel power. The provincial government has allocated Rs. 9,887.42 million over 2024-25 and 2025-26. This fund will solarize 7,000 tubewells with full kits: panels, inverters, batteries, and balance-of-system. Farmers pay a 25% upfront share. The remaining 75% is covered…
The Chief Minister’s Punjab Kissan Card, a transformational initiative launched by Punjab’s government, aims to empower farmers and improve the agricultural sector. This scheme provides financial assistance, subsides, and digital solutions in order to improve agricultural productivity and the livelihood of farmers. What is the Punjab Kissan Card? Punjab Kissan Card, a digital financial instrument, is…
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