The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is actively urging banks to expand their agricultural finance efforts, focusing on increasing the borrower base and enhancing digital delivery channels. This initiative aims to support sustainable growth in Pakistan's farming sector, which is critical for improving productivity, rural livelihoods, and food security. According to Tribune Latest, SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad highlighted the significant progress made, with agricultural credit disbursements reaching a record Rs2,577 billion in the financial year 2024-25, a 16% increase from the previous year. In the first half of FY26 alone, Rs1,412 billion was disbursed, and the number of borrowers increased to 2.97 million. Ahmad emphasized the importance of initiatives like the Risk Coverage Scheme for Small Farmers and the Zarkheze digital platform, which aims to transform agricultural credit delivery through digital onboarding and integrated vendor networks.