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Govt, LCCI agree on coordinated approach to boost agricultural exports
The government and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) have agreed on the need for a coordinated approach to promote agricultural exports, combining government facilitation, private-sector expertise, agricultural research, internationally recognised testing and certification, value addition and targeted market development.
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PM stresses SMEs, housing, agriculture as top priorities
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Finance Ministry not to show any leniency towards banks delaying loans under government initiatives, saying that promoting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), housing and agriculture to strengthen the economy and create jobs for youth is among the government’s top priorities.
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Govt identifies agriculture, textiles and IT as key sectors to drive export-led growth
The government has identified agriculture, textiles and information technology (IT) as the key sectors to anchor sustainable, export-led economic growth, backed by structural reforms and private-sector investment.
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Govt vows to keep urea, DAP supplies sufficient for Rabi season
The government has pledged to keep adequate stocks of fertilisers, especially urea and DAP, available for farmers throughout the ongoing Rabi season, and warned that hoarding, artificial shortages and unjustified price hikes will not be tolerated, with action to be taken against those manipulating the market.
Go to article Punjab govt offers Rs16bn interest-free loans to livestock farmers
he Punjab government will provide interest-free loans worth Rs16.2bn to livestock farmers under Phase-II of the Livestock Card Scheme, targeting improved nutrition for 600,000 animals over the next two years to increase meat production.
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Govt pushes implementation focus as SME, agri and housing finance rise
The government has stressed implementation and measurable outcomes in its access to finance drive after a review showed outstanding SME finance rising to over Rs1.137tr, agriculture finance to over Rs1.35tr and housing finance to Rs426bn by end-September 2026.
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Govt eyes Rs2tr SME, agri finance by 2028
The government has reported significant progress on expanding affordable and inclusive finance across priority sectors, with SME financing reaching Rs1.067tr and agriculture finance touching Rs1.268tr by the end of August 2026, as the Finance Ministry pushes ahead with its Access to Finance Plan.
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Fragmented holdings rise 76% as average farm size shrinks
Pakistan's farm structure is fragmenting at a faster pace than a decade ago, with the number of fragmented farms climbing 76% to 4.98 million in the 7th Agricultural Census 2024, from 2.83 million recorded in the 2010 census, according to PBS data.
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