7 d. ago Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ‘unfurl landmark ECF’ to deepen trade, investment, and strategic ties

Framework signals new era of economic partnership between Islamabad and Riyadh Initiative focuses on key sectors—energy, IT, mining, tourism, agriculture, and food security High-impact joint projects under study, including electricity interconnection and energy cooperation Information Minister Tarar hails move as ‘historic milestone’ in Pak-Saudi relations PM Shehbaz underscores reforms, digitization, and climate resilience at FII9 […]

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8 d. ago KP Governor urges PM to lift ‘unconstitutional’ wheat supply curbs

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has written a letter to Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, urging him to immediately lift what he termed “unconstitutional restrictions” on the inter-provincial supply of wheat to the province. In his letter to the PM, Governor Kundi stated that the curbs imposed on wheat movement are contrary […]

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1 week ago Punjab cuts seed supply to Balochistan amid worsening national shortage

Tensions between Punjab and Balochistan have escalated after the Punjab Seed Corporation halted seed supplies to Balochistan amid a deepening national shortage. The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security was informed that only 4,000 tonnes of certified seed were available against a national requirement of 68,000 tonnes. During the meeting, Balochistan’s agriculture secretary […]

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1 week ago Food security at risk: Punjab’s wheat restrictions spark outcry

ISLAMABAD – Punjab’s decision to restrict interstate wheat transport has drawn severe criticism from other provinces. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government urged Punjab to lift the ban, warning it disrupts supply chains, raises prices, and threatens food security. KP relies on Punjab for nearly 14,500 tons of wheat daily to meet its needs. Officials said recent […]

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1 week ago KP seeks withdrawal of Punjab’s ‘restrictive’ wheat transport limits

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has urged Punjab to withdraw what it described as “restrictive measures” on the inter-provincial movement of wheat and flour, warning that the curbs have led to acute shortages and sharp price increases in the province. In a letter addressed to the Punjab secretary for price control and commodities management, […]

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2 w. ago Sugar industry warns of market crisis over FBR portal shutdown

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has written a third letter to the federal finance minister and the minister for national food security, expressing concern over the repeated shutdown of the FBR’s S-Track portal. The association emphasized that the closure of this system has disrupted sugar sales across the country and could trigger a major […]

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2 w. ago President Zardari Calls for Collective Action to Ensure Food Security for All

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has said that equal, safe, and affordable access to food is a fundamental right of every human being, stressing that ensuring food security is a collective responsibility, not just that of the government. In his message on World Food Day, observed globally on October 16, President Zardari said this year’s […]

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3 w. ago Argentina ready to share expertise in agriculture, food security: Ambassador

LAHORE – Ambassador Sebastian Sayus has said that Argentina was ready to share its expertise in agriculture, livestock and food

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