#Agriculture

Pakistan Allocates Lowest Percentage of Agricultural GDP to R&D in South Asia

Sohail Ahmad6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Pakistan has the lowest allocation for agriculture Research and Development (R&D) among South Asian Nations, allocating just 0.12 percent of its Agricultural GDP. With the lowest spending among the SAARC countries, Islamabad also facing challenges in securing international grants for this sector, noted the Senate Standing Committee on Food Security and Research on Wednesday. The…

Government to Directly Assist Farmers with Fertilizer Subsidies

Sohail Ahmad12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

The government has unveiled a major policy shift to directly aid farmers by offering fertilizer subsidies, bypassing traditional channels that often favor manufacturers over recipients. Federal Energy Minister Musadak Malik announced the decision Thursday, citing concerns that much of the support meant for farmers ends up with factory owners rather than those working the land….