Govt fears missing Rabi targets due to below-normal rainfall

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday expressed concern over below-normal rainfall, which could make it difficult to meet the Rabi crop output targets.

The Ministry of Finance, in its Monthly Economic Update and Outlook for December, acknowledged the importance of supporting farmers to achieve agricultural output targets, which are critical for reaching the overall economic goals for FY25 and sustaining economic recovery.

The government highlighted the potential challenges posed by weather conditions...