AgriConnections 2025 to unlock agricultural potential

KARACHI: The Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC), in collaboration with the World Bank Group, will host the AgriConnections 2025 conference and expo on February 12 and 13 at the Karachi Expo Centre. The two-day conference will bring together top international and Pakistani experts, policymakers, financial institutions and agribusiness leaders to explore investment opportunities and transformative solutions for the agriculture sector.

Speaking to the media ahead of the event, CEO of the PAC Kazim Saeed highlighted the significance of AgriConnections 2025 for the country’s agricultural economy. He said, “Pakistan’s agriculture sector has the potential to become an agricultural superpower, but this requires strategic investments, modern financial tools and policy reforms. [The PAC], in partnership with key corporate players, has been working to bridge these gaps, and this conference will serve as a crucial platform to identify solutions and connections that drive investment and growth.”

The conference will feature sessions on critical topics such as developing a national agri-commodity market, scaling up investment in agriculture, and strengthening policy frameworks. Experts will also discuss how Pakistan’s farmers can benefit from carbon credits, financial inclusion through agri-fintech and the role of public-private partnerships for empowering farmers. Insights from Hungarian agricultural specialists will shed light on best practices that Pakistan can adopt to improve efficiency and productivity.

A key highlight of AgriConnections 2025 will be ZarZaraat, an agri-startup competition sponsored by the Bank of Punjab in collaboration with the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA). This initiative aims to support emerging agri-tech entrepreneurs who are working on innovative solutions to modernise farming and agribusiness in Pakistan. The event will be attended by leading financial and agricultural experts, policymakers, and corporate leaders, all contributing valuable insights on strengthening the country’s agricultural resilience and economic growth.