Pakistan says it backs a UN agency in forming a facility to boost efforts to ensure food security

Pakistan faces average cost of Rs136bln per annum due to natural disasters: Speakers

ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP):The Speakers at a validation session on financial flow and gap analysis of public finance for disaster preparedness and response said Pakistan faced an annual average cost of Rs136 billion due to natural disasters, necessitating a strategic shift towards anticipating their impacts rather than merely responding. This imperative emerged from a participatory… Continue reading Pakistan faces average cost of Rs136bln per annum due to natural disasters: Speakers

World food prices rise for first time in 7 months: UN agency

Pakistan participates in high-level UN FAO conference to bring reforms in agri-food system

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP):A high-level delegation from Pakistan participated virtually at a major international level conference held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to deliberate on multilateral efforts to bring reforms in agrifood system across the Asia-Pacific region after years of pandemic, climate emergencies, volatile markets, and economies that have affected millions of producers and consumers. … Continue reading Pakistan participates in high-level UN FAO conference to bring reforms in agri-food system

World food price index falls in December

UN FAO’ s 40 ambitious projects to revolutionize agriculture in Pakistan: Country Rep

Mudassar Iqbal ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) on Sunday unveiled a dynamic portfolio of 40 diverse projects strategically dispersed across various regions of Pakistan. These initiatives, with varying scopes, financial parameters, and target audiences, underscore the FAO’s commitment to fortifying the agriculture and food security sectors in the… Continue reading UN FAO’ s 40 ambitious projects to revolutionize agriculture in Pakistan: Country Rep

Hidden costs of global agrifood systems worth at least $10 trillion: UN agency

Director Liaison Office FAO, Pakistan envoy in Brussels discuss FAO engagements in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP):Director Liaison Office FAO Brussels Raschad Al-Khafaji called on Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Amna Baloch in Brussels on Friday. During the meeting, the two sides held productive interaction and discussed about collaborative opportunities in Brussels. They also discussed the ongoing Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) engagements in… Continue reading Director Liaison Office FAO, Pakistan envoy in Brussels discuss FAO engagements in Pakistan