Food & Agriculture

  No doubt, agriculture sector is a vital component of Pakistan’s economy as it offers the raw materials to down the line industries and assists inpoverty alleviation. This sector contributed 19.8 percent in GDP and it remains by far the largest employer absorbing 42.3 percent of Pakistan’s total labor force. The agriculture sector growth is contingent on favorable climate conditions. There is a strong relationship between agriculture and climate/temperature, precipitation, …

  For over 6 million Pakistani smallholders with 10 acres of land or less, financing options are very limited and preventing them from building assets over time. Most cannot or will not go to banks because doing so would require using land as collateral, repaying loans in strict monthly installments and paying penalties if payments are late. Moreover, it can be hard to find a bank close to home and, …

  Crop yields can be increased by 50% through the use of new technology, seed varieties Developing competitive agro-industries is crucial for generating employment and income opportunities, as it enhances the quality of farm products. Agro-industries have the potential to provide employment for the rural population not only in farming, but also in off-farm activities such as handling, packaging, processing, transporting and marketing of food and agricultural products. There are …

  There is good potential for expanding fruit and seafood production from Balochistan which is naturally rich in number of resources. Fruit crops must be able to tolerate the hot and humid summers; and extremely cold winter weather and luckily Balochistan meets all these extremes of weather but what is missing the proper governance and basic infrastructure to make well use of this food rich province. The development of fruit …

  Interview with Mr. Nasib Ahmed Saifi – CEO, Anis Associates PAGE: Tell me something about your organization: NASIB AHMED SAIFI: Anis Associates (Pvt) Ltd started functions in 2002 and is located in 4 K-M Raiwind Manga Road, Distt. Kasur, Pakistan, with an aim to become Pakistan’s first fully integrated Halal Meat Company. Anis Associates (Pvt) Ltd is a leading and innovative supplier of top quality red Halal meat products …

  Pakistan needs to take food safety measures very much seriously The Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said, “One who gives us adulterated goods is not from us.” He repeated this sentence thrice then said, “And Allah will remove barakat from the livelihood of the Muslim brothers. (Allah) will destroy his economy and leave him upon his own condition.” Health is national wealth and food is the fundamental necessity …

  Fast food industry in Pakistan is the second largest market in Pakistan as it accounts for 27 percent of its value‐added production and 16 percent of the total employment in manufacturing sector. Pakistan holds the world’s eighth largest market when it comes to fast food and food related business. Pakistan’s fast food sector is changing significantly with an inclined shift in life styles and traditional eating habits. Fast food …

  Interview with Mr Hamid Hussain Qureshi — Chief Executive, Macca Food International Profile Mr Hamid Hussain Qureshi is the eldest son of Dr. S.A. Rahim Qureshi. Hamid did MBA (Marketing & Business Management) from International University of America, San Franciso, USA in 1997. Shortly after completing his education, he joined the family business in export division to give it an impetus and strategic direction. Hamid is currently designated as …

  Pakistan edible oil industry has diversified not only as ghee/cooking oil manufacturers but additionally as refiners and seed crushers. The major oilseed crops grown in Pakistan include canola, sunflower, rapeseed/mustard and cotton. Pakistan also grows sesame and groundnuts but their production is very limited as the cost is too high to yield competitively-priced oils. IMPORTS PAYMENTS BY SOYABEAN & PALM OIL (Thousand US $) DETAIL JUL-15 AUG-15 SEP-15 OCT-15 …

  Iran is expected to be a big buyer of Pakistani rice after lifting of sanctions Interview with Zulfikar Thaver – President UNISAME Pakistan is the 4th largest producer of rice following China, India, Indonesia. Rice is the major export product of Pakistan following wheat, cotton. It export earns about 13 percent of the country’s foreign exchange making it the second most important source of foreign exchange following cotton. Total …