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International Conference on Olive Oil Chain in Pakistan: June 17–18, 2025

International Conference on Olive Oil Chain in Pakistan: June 17–18, 2025

The International Conference on Olive Oil Chain in Pakistan will be held on June 17–18, 2025, at the NARC Auditorium, Islamabad. Themed around sustainability, innovation, and economic opportunities, the event will gather stakeholders to discuss climate resilience, farmer profitability, women and youth inclusion, and the development of an eco-friendly olive industry. Abstract submissions are open […]

Strengthening Olive Sector Ties: Pakistan-Tunisia Explore Edible Oil Cooperation

Strengthening Olive Sector Ties: Pakistan-Tunisia Explore Edible Oil Cooperation

H.E. Dorsaf Maaroufi, Chargé d’Affaires of the Tunisian Embassy in Pakistan, met with officials and experts in Islamabad to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in the edible oil sector. The meeting highlighted Pakistan’s progress in olive research and Tunisia’s experience in olive production, opening new avenues for trade and collaboration between the two nations.

Innovating the Olive Value Chain – Startups, Entrepreneurship & Opportunities

Innovating the Olive Value Chain – Startups, Entrepreneurship & Opportunities

Join the upcoming workshop on “Innovating the Olive Value Chain – Startups, Entrepreneurship & Opportunities” on May 22, 2025, at SZABIST, Islamabad. Organized by the Government of Pakistan, this workshop is designed to equip entrepreneurs with essential skills in business registration, branding, digital marketing, e-commerce, cold pressing innovations, and global certifications. Featuring expert-led sessions by […]

The Grand National Olive Gala 2024

The Grand National Olive Gala 2024

The Grand National Olive Gala 2024, held on December 13-14 at F-9 Park Islamabad, celebrates Pakistan’s olive sector with startup exhibits, tasting booths, and value-added products. Enjoy networking sessions, awards, a kids’ arena, and much more!

Pak Olive Brand Launch At National Olive Gala

Pak Olive Brand Launch At National Olive Gala

Join the esteemed members of Pakistan’s thriving olive community as they extend a warm invitation to the “PakOlive National Gala 2023,” an extraordinary celebration marking World Olive Tree Day and the grand launch of the PakOlive Brand. We eagerly anticipate your presence at this prestigious event! ? Date: 25-26th November 2023 ? Time: 9:00 AM […]

Pak Olive Brand Launch At National Olive Gala

Pak Olive Brand Launch At National Olive Gala

Join the esteemed members of Pakistan’s thriving olive community as they extend a warm invitation to the “PakOlive National Gala 2023,” an extraordinary celebration marking World Olive Tree Day and the grand launch of the PakOlive Brand. We eagerly anticipate your presence at this prestigious event! ? Date: 25-26th November 2023 ? Time: 9:00 AM […]

TVET National Reform Program

TVET National Reform Program

Another milestone in developing olive value chain in the country and enhancing the skill and professional capabilities of human resource involved in olive and other high value crops funded by Italian Govt (20 million euros) for 4 years

Olive Oil Mills Are provided for the Ease of farmers under the Project titled “Promotion of Olive cultivation on commercial scale in Pakistan”

Olive Oil Mills Are provided for the Ease of farmers under the Project titled “Promotion of Olive cultivation on commercial scale in Pakistan”

Olive Oil Mills Are provided for the Ease of farmers under the Project titled "Promotion of Olive cultivation on commercial scale in Pakistan". Farmers are advised to bring their Olive Fruit (Purple colored) in the components given in the list of Components & Sub Components for in time and greater quantity of Olive oil extraction. For Better quality Olive fruits, Please Watch the video.

Farmer Success Story

Farmer Success Story

Tuesday,20 October 2020 One farmer, Muhammad Mir of district zhob Balochistan, was provided 300 plants by BARDC Quetta in year 2015. The olives were provided by PIDSA project. BARDC The undersigned went for farmer field selection in year December 2019 visited this farm of Muhammad Mir and found this farm worth seeing. The olive farm […]

International Conference At Khuzdar

International Conference At Khuzdar

Friday,11 September 2020 PSDP olive project is going to organize an International Conference on “Olive Culture in Pakistan- An Intervention for Combating Land, Water & Environment Desertification” to be held on 20 -21 OCTOBER, 2020 at University of Engineering & Technology Khuzdar, Balochistan. Event is jointly organized in collaboration with Directorate of Research, Innovation and […]

Meeting with Italian Ambassador

Meeting with Italian Ambassador

Thursday,28 November 2019 Coordination meeting on our joint olive program with ?? Muhammad Ayub Chaudhry, Additional Secretary/ M.D. PODB, Dr. Muhammad Tariq, National Project Director Olive and Dr. Benini of Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). Things progressing quickly. All ready for the 2020 planting campaign.

Meeting with Turkish Delegation

Meeting with Turkish Delegation

Wednesday,20 November 2019 On the request of Ministry of Agriculture and cooperative, Turkey, Olive stakeholders from Turkey held a meeting with National Project Director, Olive Project for enhancing mutual cooperation between the two brotherly countries

Olive processing unit operational at NARC

Olive processing unit operational at NARC

Saturday,19 September 2020 ISLAMABAD: As cultivation of olives on a commercial scale has been growing rapidly, an olive processing unit has gone into operation at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) in Islamabad to help olive farmers promote their business. Dr Mohammad Tariq, national project director of Promotion of Olive Cultivation on Commercial Scale in […]

Pivotal role

Pivotal role

Friday,10 July 2020 PSDP Olive playing pivotal role Business Recorder, July 10, 2020

The silent Olive Revolution

The silent Olive Revolution

Wednesday,04 March 2020 By 2024, the country will have about 3m fruit-bearing plants producing roughly 1,415 tones of oil with an estimated value of Rs4.416bn Check out the Complete Report on Dawn.com https://www.dawn.com/news/1537650/the-silent-olive-revolution

Visit of Executive Director IOC (INTERNATIONAL OLIVE COUNCIL) To Pakistan

Visit of Executive Director IOC (INTERNATIONAL OLIVE COUNCIL) To Pakistan

Wednesday,20 October 2021 H.E Abdel Latif Khadira, Executive Director INTERNATIONAL OLIVE COUNCIL is on an official visit to Pakistan from 20th- 24th October, 2021. During his visit, His Excellency will meet Pakistani Olive stakeholders, representatives of the private Olive entrepenurers and members of chambers of commerce and industry. H.E Khadira will pay visit to leading […]