{
  "id": 16910566,
  "title": "Agriculture Financing Crosses Rs. 1.3 Trillion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/agriculture-financing-crosses-rs-1-3-trillion",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T14:23:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/28/agriculture-financing-crosses-rs-1-3-trillion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's outstanding agriculture financing has surpassed the milestone of Rs. 1.329 trillion, impacting roughly 3.5 million borrowers, as disclosed by the Finance Division. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb examined these updated figures during the sixth gathering of the Access to Finance Steering Committee in Islamabad on October 28. He emphasized the need for quicker disbursements and intensified efforts to broaden financing opportunities for farmers and small enterprises. Through the government's Zarkhez-e: Asaan Zarai Qarza Scheme, authorities have approved 20,176 loan applications totaling Rs. 8.674 billion. Among these, 6,132 collateral-free loans amounting to approximately Rs. 2.34 billion have been granted to smallholder farmers. The committee also deliberated on strategies to broaden financing for livestock and dairy enterprises, and to boost private-sector involvement across agricultural supply chains. Aurangzeb urged relevant institutions to expedite agriculture and small and medium enterprise (SME) financing, stressing that access to credit should yield concrete benefits for farmers, businesses, and marginalized communities.",
  "summary": "Pakistan’s outstanding agriculture financing has reached Rs. 1.329 trillion, covering approximately 3.5 million borrowers, according to the Finance Division. Finance … Read More The post Agriculture Financing Crosses Rs. 1.3 Trillion appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan's agriculture financing exceeds Rs. 1.329 trillion",
    "3.5 million borrowers impacted by financing milestone",
    "Zarkhez-e: Asaan Zarai Qarza Scheme approves 20,176 loans"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}