Pakistan
Dec. 29, 2025
Pakistan’s Olive Gala Signals Growth of a Young Sector
With more than 25,000 visitors, Olive Gala 2025 showcased growing consumer interest, expanding cultivation and rising confidence in Pakistan’s olive oil sector.
Nov. 17, 2025
Pakistan Establishes National Olive Council
A new National Olive Council will guide Pakistan’s fast-growing sector, as officials push to align with global standards and join the International Olive Council.
May. 14, 2025
Pakistani Olive Oil Brand Makes History at World Competition
Loralai Olives became the first Pakistani brand to win an award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, showcasing the country's potential in the industry.
Jan. 13, 2025
Pakistani Province of Punjab Announces Plan to Plant 50M Olive Trees
The announcement is part of a broader initiative in Pakistan to develop olive oil production on a commercial scale to meet local demand and export.
Dec. 30, 2024
Pakistan's Olive Oil Industry Gains Momentum
The annual Oliva Gala Festival in Islamabad brought farmers, private sector companies, and government officials to discuss the latest harvest and the future of the olive oil sector.
Aug. 7, 2024
Hazara’s Olive Oil Boom Lays Roadmap for Pakistani Sector
Systematic grafting and planting programs, new mills and efforts to educate farmers and millers have resulted in a rapid rise in production in one critical Pakistani region.
Jan. 3, 2024 Trade Events
Pakistan Celebrates Foreign Investment, Local Culture at World Olive Day Gala
Jan. 2, 2024 Business
Sep. 6, 2023 Trade Events
Festivals and Conferences Build Momentum for Pakistani Olive Oil Sector
Jul. 25, 2023 Business
Monsoon Season Poised to Cause Havoc for Farmers in Pakistan
Jun. 15, 2023 Business
Research-Focused Conference in Pakistan Showcases the Potential of Olive Cultivation
Jan. 17, 2023
Food Crisis Looms as Pakistan Announces Recovery Strategy
The high level of inflation, natural disasters, and national debt has cause Pakistan to seek international aid.
Jul. 11, 2022
Olive Farming Is Key to Saving the Forests of Balochistan
Officials and environmental activists believe olive farming and oil production could help prevent illegal logging in wild forests.
Jun. 28, 2022
Italy to Provide €1.5M to Develop Pakistani Olive Oil Sector
In the latest chapter of cooperation between the two countries, Italy will help improve production technology and promote olive oil’s health benefits.
Jun. 27, 2022
Pakistani Government Launches Agricultural Development Program
The new government in Islamabad will continue previous olive growing projects as part of its initiative to modernize the agricultural sector.
Jun. 10, 2022
Hundreds of Native Olive Trees Burned in Balochistan Wildfires
After two weeks of extensive blazes burning the forests of western Pakistan, authorities are beginning to estimate the damage to the olive sector.
May. 25, 2022
Olive Oil Exempt from Pakistan Import Ban
The ban is mainly focused on luxury goods in an effort to reduce the country’s massive trade deficit. However, olive oil could be added in the future.
May. 16, 2022
Record Heatwave and Drought in Pakistan Threaten Crops and Olive Farming
The unprecedented heatwave also has caused glacial floods and power outages. Further temperature rises are expected.