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Pakistan’s food minister advocates prompt sale of stored wheat

Pakistan's National Food Security Minister, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has directed authorities to expedite the sale of stored wheat to prevent financial losses and benefit...

High sales tax strains Pakistan’s dairy sector

Pakistan has the world's highest sales tax on packaged milk, tea whitener, and powdered milk at 18%. The tax has raised packaged milk prices...

PBBC delegation visits ADB headquarters in Islamabad

A high-level delegation from the Pakistan-UK Business Council (PBBC) visited the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Islamabad, where they met with the bank's...

$1 Billion Import Bill Expected if Wheat Prices Are Delayed

The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to promptly announce a new wheat support price and set...

Global rice prices have fallen following India’s decision to allow exports to resume.

Global rice prices saw a notable decline on Monday following India's announcement to resume rice exports, a decision that is expected to enhance global...

Global hunger has stayed ‘virtually the same’ for the past three years

A report released on Wednesday revealed that global hunger levels have stagnated for three consecutive years, following a significant rise due to the COVID-19...

President urges equitable wheat pricing

On Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the importance of ensuring fair wheat prices, making timely interventions, and streamlining the procurement process to safeguard...

The Punjab government reduces the prices of roti and naan.

The Punjab government has decided to reduce the prices of roti and naan, with immediate effect, as announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on...

Pakistan faces food supply challenges due to inadequate storage capacity

In Pakistan, significant challenges persist in securing the nation's food supply due to inadequate storage capacities and inefficient preservation methods, leading to substantial food...

The government enforces export ban during Ramazan to stabilize prices

In response to escalating prices, the government has imposed a temporary prohibition on the export of bananas and onions during Ramazan. During a session in...

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