Kisan Credit Card a lifeline for millions of farmers; Rs 5.7 lakh crore sanctioned under scheme: FM Sitharaman

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has emerged as a crucial support system for India’s farming community, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday, highlighting its role in ensuring timely and affordable institutional credit for farmers. Sharing a post on X, the Finance Minister’s office called KCC a “lifeline for millions of farmers” under the…

Pakistan, Saudi agree to elevate strategic partnership

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to further elevate their strategic partnership during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to the country. Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday reaffirmed their mutual commitment to deepening the multi-faceted relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, The Express Tribune reported. An official statement said the decision to…