The Kapas (phutti) rate in Pakistan today is between Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 9,350 per 40kg in most mandis, and the Karachi spot rate for lint cotton is Rs. 17,800 per maund. Prices fell this week after a drop in New York cotton futures. Cotton (Phutti – کپاس) is a Kharif cash crop grown mainly…
Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 12 Assu 2083 BK | By Zarat Ghar Desk Punjab district officials moved against substandard fertiliser dealers today, while a cotton market report highlights falling prices and rising pest pressure as the picking season enters its most critical weeks. Here is today’s round-up. Aaj Ki Khaas Baatein Muzaffargarh administration intensified…
Friday, 25 September 2026 | 11 Assu 2083 BK | By Zarat Ghar Desk Pakistan’s food and agriculture ministry was busy in Rome this week, holding separate meetings with the FAO and with Bangladesh on the sidelines of a global food-safety conference. At home, a fresh round of debate has opened over genetically modified maize….
Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 10 Assu 2083 BK | By Zarat Ghar Desk Two stories are shaping Pakistan’s farm sector today. Farmers’ groups are pressing the government to announce a wheat price before sowing starts, and new trade data shows food exports climbing, led by rice. Here is what happened and what it means…
Punjab’s chief minister announced a record wheat harvest of 22 million tonnes this season. Normally, a bumper crop should mean cheaper flour on every dinner table. Instead, wheat and flour prices are creeping up again, and farmer groups, flour millers, and agricultural associations are all warning of a fresh wheat crisis before the year is…
Pakistan’s Competition Watchdog has made a significant regulatory change. The authority has officially questioned 10 major sugar producers from the Punjab region. The allegations are that there was a coordinated market behaviour. Producers are accused of setting a fixed rate to purchase sugarcane from the farmers. Investigators also found evidence that a collective decision was made to…
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) has announced a major milestone. All regional needs for wheat cultivation supplies have been successfully met nationwide. This accomplishment ensures that farmers across every area can proceed with planting for the Rabi season 2025-26. Both public and private sectors contributed significantly to this achievement. Punjab, for…
The farmers in Pakistan’s central region have made great strides. Sugarcane harvests in Pakistan have surpassed global averages. This accomplishment shows what is possible in agriculture today. This achievement sets a benchmark for other farmers to strive for. Sugar is a key crop for Pakistan’s economy. Sugar crops are important for many Pakistani families. They also boost the…
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 agricultural industry in Pakistan is a cornerstone of the economy in terms of employment, GDP, as well as food security. With the Pakistan Budget approaching for the year 2025-26, it is important to analyze the anticipated socioeconomic proposals in relation to the agriculture sector and sustainable development. This article assesses the Pakistan Budget 2025-26…
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