Government of Punjab and PAC Lead Consultation to Unlock Agri & Livestock Investment Opportunities
Pakistan Agricultural Coalition was honored to co-host the consultation session on investment in agri and livestock value chain businesses with the Government of Punjab’s Departments of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Safety and The Bank of Punjab on 9 April 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and other private sector stakeholders to identify actionable investment […]
Pakistan has the solution for crop supply chains: Article by PAC CEO
In a new op-ed in Business Recorder, Mr. Kazim Saeed, CEO of Pakistan Agricultural Coalition, explains why the solution for crop supply chains lies in fixing how crops move from farm to market, through better storage, grading, and market systems. “Among Pakistan’s best trades of 2025 was the Great Wheat Hustle. Those who bought wheat […]
PAC CEO presents to SBP Governor’s Agriculture Credit Advisory Committee on scaling up Pakistan’s Electronic Warehouse Receipts (EWR) regime
At the request of the State Bank of Pakistan, PAC CEO Mr. Kazim Saeed presented to the SBP Governor’s Agriculture Credit Advisory Committee on scaling up Pakistan’s Electronic Warehouse Receipts (EWR) regime. Key message: The proof of concept is complete.Over 8 seasons:~4,000 EWRs issued$65m in agri-commodities financedRs. 8bn in bank lendingZero defaults It’s time for […]
PAC presents processor-led development of horticulture clusters to SAPM and Minister for Industries
At the request of CEO SMEDA Ms. Nadia J. Seth and the Ministry of Industries, PAC CEO Mr. Kazim M. Saeed presented the business model developed by PAC for processor-led development of horticulture clusters to SAPM and Minister for Industries Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan. SAPM Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan appreciated PAC’s business model and the […]
PAC briefs Ministry of National Food Security and Research on Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) ecosystem
At the request of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Government of Pakistan, PAC CEO Mr. Kazim M. Saeed briefed Federal Minister MNFSR Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain and Secretary MNFSR Mr. Amir Mohiuddin on the Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) ecosystem, in particular, on how it can help farmers gain financial access and retain […]
PAC CEO invited to 27th National Security Workshop
Mr. Kazim Saeed, CEO of Pakistan Agricultural Coalition, took part in the 27th National Security Workshop held at the National Defence University Islamabad, where he participated in discussions on Agriculture and Food Security.
PAC CEO Kazim Saeed spoke at Dawn’s The Air We Breathe Conference
Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC) CEO Kazim Saeed spoke at The Air We Breathe Conference on Saturday, October 11, at the Lahore Expo Centre, organized by Breathe Pakistan. In the session “The Smog Equation,” he highlighted how the unavailability of rice harvesters forces farmers to use wheat harvesters — a practice that leaves rice stubble behind, […]
PAC board member speaks to Business Recorder about credit guarantees
Mr. Kashif Umar Thanvi, Board Member at Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC), and Chairperson of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGCL), recently spoke with Business Recorder about how NCGCL is working to unlock access to finance for underserved sectors. He outlines the company’s strategy to tackle deep-rooted institutional risk aversion in Pakistan’s credit markets — […]
PAC’s Agri-Connections Forum Set to Drive Sector Growth
Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC) is proud to announce the formal launch of the Pakistan Agri-Connections Forum, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mr. Waseem Ajmal Chaudhry, Federal Secretary, Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFSR), and Kazim Saeed, CEO of PAC. This groundbreaking initiative aims to drive transformative progress […]
Electronic Warehouse Receipts Program included in Wheat Package for Punjab!
Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC) is proud to announce a major milestone in its mission to empower farmers: the Chief Minister Punjab has unveiled a comprehensive wheat package on 14th April, 2025, and PAC’s Electronic Warehouse Receipts (EWR) program is a core component of this groundbreaking initiative. This development marks a significant step forward in improving […]
