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The opportunity goes beyond factories.
Potato growers, cold-storage operators, food businesses and seed producers could all play a role.
Can Pakistan turn its potato surplus into a processing industry?
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But processing requires significant investment.
Our entry-level model estimates around Rs 3.5 crore upfront, excluding land, with monthly operating costs near Rs 33 lakh.
At this scale, margins are tight. Reliable buyers, seed quality and capacity utilisation matter.
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India shows what value addition can achieve.
McCain began developing local processing capacity in 1998, working with farmers to grow suitable potatoes.
In the 12 months to September 2025, India exported around 234,000 tonnes of frozen fries worth $250M.
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Pakistan produced around 12M tonnes of potatoes in 2025–26.
But surplus supply and export disruptions pushed farmgate prices as low as Rs 3/kg in some areas.
Could processing potatoes into frozen French fries create a new business opportunity?
Here's what we found 👇
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Pakistan produced around 12M tonnes of potatoes in 2025–26.
But surplus supply and export disruptions pushed farmgate prices as low as Rs 3/kg in some areas.
Could processing potatoes into frozen French fries create a new business opportunity?
Here's what we found 👇
The response to today’s Garlic Farming Webinar has been incredible!
Live attendance is limited to 300 participants, but the full webinar will be available for FREE on YouTube.
Everyone who registered will receive the recording link directly.
Thank you for the amazing response!
The response to today’s Garlic Farming Webinar has been incredible! Live attendance is limited to 300 participants, but the full webinar will be available for FREE on YouTube. Everyone who registered will receive the recording link directly.
Thankyou for the incredible response!
Pakistan’s circular debt has decreased significantly in the past 2 years, but how significant is that reduction?
Watch the full mid-term energy review in a special episode of PowerPlay, out now on our YouTube channel.
Hydroponics won’t replace traditional farming.
But where water is scarce and demand for quality produce is growing, it could open a new business model.
Can Pakistan scale hydroponics?
Full episode: youtu.be/tR61XDEiSiI
Produced by Pakistan & Counting with @ApProsperity.
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A basic one-kanal low-tech hydroponic polyhouse can require around PKR 1.5–2.5M in initial investment.
But the business isn’t just about growing crops.
You also need the right crop, technical skills, reliable power and customers for consistent, quality produce.
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Pakistan’s opportunity is still at an early stage.
But farmers, entrepreneurs and research institutions are already experimenting with hydroponics — from leafy greens and herbs to larger controlled-environment setups.
So can it become a viable business?
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Hydroponics is already a growing global industry.
Published estimates put the global market at roughly $7–20B in 2026, with forecasts suggesting around 10–13% annual growth.
Water scarcity, urban demand and controlled production are driving this growth.
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Pakistan’s agriculture sector uses around 94% of the country’s freshwater withdrawals.
But what if we could grow crops using far less water - without traditional soil-based irrigation?
That’s where hydroponic farming comes in.
Here’s what we found 👇
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Pakistan produces millions of tonnes of fresh produce every year. But how much of it can we properly preserve? ❄️
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Gaming is no longer just about making a game.
Test. Measure. Scale.
For Pakistani founders, mobile gaming offers a route to build products for a global audience.
Full episode: youtu.be/Kx-AZcqpPG4
Produced by Pakistan & Counting with @ApProsperity, funded by BMZ through KfW.
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For new entrants, mobile gaming offers a relatively accessible starting point.
A lean two-person studio can require around PKR 600K–800K in initial setup costs.
But the real challenge is building a game people want to play — and acquiring those users profitably.
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Pakistan’s gaming audience is growing too.
Around 34M online gamers were estimated in 2022, with projections putting that figure at 50.9M by 2026.
But the opportunity isn't just Pakistan’s domestic market. Mobile games can reach global users through app stores.
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