Agriculture and Food in Pakistan
Agriculture, food and agri-trade: the authorities, the latest official publications, and sector indicators.
Key indicators
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Latest year available for each indicator, shown with its figure. The change is measured against the earlier year stated beside it, which is not always the year before. Data refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Authorities and their roles
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of National Food Security and Research | Federal food security and agriculture policy. |
| Department of Plant Protection | Phytosanitary controls on imports and exports of plants and plant products. |
| Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department | Registration and certification of seed varieties. |
| Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) | National agricultural research. |
| Provincial agriculture and food departments | Extension services, provincial regulation and food safety authorities. |
Recent official publications
Recent publications are listed in the Pakistan Regulatory Monitor.
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