About Us

Overview

The “Program for Quality Seed Production and Dissemination” is on track to elevate Punjab’s agricultural landscape by boosting the local production of key crop seeds. The initiative aims to make Punjab self-sufficient in basic seed production for 7 major crops—Wheat, Cotton, Maize, Paddy, Gram, Moong, and Oilseed—by 2026, alongside upgrading the Punjab Seed Corporation’s (PSC) 45-year-old seed processing infrastructure.

Key Objectives:

  • Self-Sufficiency in Seed Production: Ensure Punjab meets its own needs for quality seed of seven major crops by 2026.
  • Modernization of Seed Processing: Revitalize PSC’s seed processing units with cutting-edge technology for enhanced efficiency and quality.
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Background

Punjab Seed Corporation (PSC) is a semi-autonomous body of the Government of Punjab, established under Punjab Seed Corporation Act 1976.

Punjab Seed Corporation is Pioneer in seed business of Pakistan having 43 years of experience with sound financial position and largest infrastructure. Core functions include procurement, processing, production and marketing and distribution of seeds of high quality seeds with the objective to enhance agricultural produce and make the province agriculturally self-sufficient and sustainable.

The Punjab Seed Corporation’s brand Shahzore and its Logo of a Stallion bust with the caption “Shahzor” is well known to the farming community all over the country. Presence of the PSC and Shahzor Logo on any sack of seed is the guarantee of high quality seed. Due to its effort in promoting the agriculture in Punjab and also PSC is appreciated by various national and international bodies and agencies including the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Prices of the Punjab Seed Corporation seeds are always economical in prices and with better quality. 

Empowering Agriculture for a Prosperous Future

Driving agricultural growth with top-quality seeds, Punjab Seed Corporation leads the way in providing innovative solutions to ensure better yields and sustainability for farmers.

Growth and Innovation

Our Legacy of Growth and Innovation

Message From Managing Director Punjab Seed Corporation- Mr.Farhan Farooq

Welcome to Punjab Seed Corporation—the home of Shahzore seeds.

I warmly welcome our farmers, growers, dealers, researchers and partners. Every farmer invests hard-earned resources in a crop, and choosing the right seed is one of the most important decisions of the season. At PSC, our responsibility is to help you make that choice with confidence.

Since its establishment in 1976, Punjab Seed Corporation has worked to provide quality seed at affordable prices. Our Shahzore brand represents this longstanding commitment to the farming community—a commitment we must honor through the quality of our products and the service we provide.

Our strength begins well before the seed reaches your field. PSC brings together its own seed farms, a foundation seed program, around 1500 registered contract growers, processing facilities and quality-control arrangements. This organized system connects seed multiplication with field inspection, procurement, processing and certification, helping preserve the identity and quality of the varieties we supply.

Our processing network includes major plants at Sahiwal, Khanewal, Rahim Yar Khan and Piplan, supported by mini plants at Gujranwala and Jhang, with an annual processing capacity of approximately 90,000 metric tonnes. These facilities provide an important foundation for serving farmers across not only in Punjab but other provinces as well and preparing seed for seasonal demand.

Our processing system uses mechanical pre-cleaning, fine cleaning, grading and seed-treatment equipment, alongside specialised facilities for cotton ginning and delinting and maize cob drying. These operations are supported by seed-testing arrangements. For the farmer, the value of this infrastructure lies in the care taken to prepare seed for sowing—not simply to clean and pack grain for sale.

Our certified seed is produced through a supervised multiplication system and undergoes the field inspection, sampling and testing required by the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department. Certification provides assurance against prescribed standards, including purity and germination, rather than relying on appearance or a seller’s claim alone.

Seed sold without reliable information about its origin, variety or testing does not provide the same documented assurance. We therefore encourage farmers to look beyond the price of a bag: check the variety, certification tag, seed-lot details and suitability for your area and sowing season. With Shahzore certified seed, you are choosing an identifiable source and a recognized quality-assurance process, backed by a public-sector institution you can approach.

We are committed to fair, transparent pricing and to improving efficiency in procurement, processing and distribution. Our aim is to make dependable seed accessible to smallholders as well as larger growers, while maintaining the standards on which their confidence depends. Please consult our published prices and confirm the availability of your preferred variety before purchasing.

We are also making it easier to reach us. Farmers can purchase through PSC sales centers and authorized dealers, while our website and WhatsApp facilities provide convenient access to product information, inquiries and ordering. Our presence on Daraz adds another purchasing channel as we extend Shahzore’s reach through digital platforms.

Looking ahead, our priorities are to strengthen processing and storage, improve farmer support, broaden access to suitable varieties and build productive partnerships with research institutions and the private sector. We want technology and better management to translate into practical benefits for the farmer: dependable quality, timely availability and good value.

Your trust must be earned every season. I invite you to share your experience, suggestions and concerns with us so that we can continue to improve. Whether you are purchasing seed, joining us as a grower or dealer, or exploring a partnership, you are welcome at PSC.

Thank you for choosing Shahzore. We look forward to being your dependable partner, season after season.

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Our Purpose

Our Commitment to Agriculture

Agriculture Transformation Plan - Quality Seed Production & Dissemination

Mission Statement

To provide top-quality seeds at affordable prices, ensuring sustainable agricultural growth and prosperity for the people of Punjab.

Vision Statement

To make Punjab agriculturally self-sufficient through innovation and excellence in seed technology.

Our Functions

Our Functions

Core functions of PSC include procurement, processing, production and marketing of high quality seeds with the objective to enhance agricultural production and make the province agriculturally self sufficient and sustainable:

Core Functions

What We Do

Seed Procurement

We procure and import pre-basic seeds.

Seed Production

We ensure proper multiplication and storage of certified seeds.

Marketing & Distribution

Through public and private sectors, we make high-quality seeds accessible to farmers.

Export Initiatives

After meeting national requirements, we export certified seeds to boost foreign exchange earnings.

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Board of Directors is the highest decision making forum. Managing Director performs as Chief Executive Officer for running the affairs of Corporation on behalf of the Board of Directors.

Chairman

Honourable Minister for Agriculture
Government of the Punjab (Chairman, PSC Board)

Managing Director

Managing Director, Punjab Seed Corporation Member/Secretary, PSC Board Phone: 042-99212557

Secretary Agriculture

Government of the Punjab

Mr. Muhammad Arshad Malik

(MPA, PP-178) 92, Link Liaqat Ali Road, Old Civil Line, Sahiwal

Malik Ahmad Saeed Khan

(MPA, PP-178) Village Fateh Pur, Tehsil & District Kasur Email: ahmad.saeed.khan1975@gmail.com

Mr. Jawed Salim Qureshi

Chairman, Four Brothers Group Pakistan

Mr. Saad Akbar Khan

Government of the Punjab

Mrs. Zakia Shahnawaz

Government of the Punjab

Mr. Saif Tariq

369-G, Street-19, Phase-V, DHA, Lahore Email: saif@wasl.com.pk

Mr. Fazal Abbas Nissoana

Government of the Punjab

Sardar Shahnawaz

Government of the Punjab

Mr. Muhammad Zahid Aziz

Email: mzahidaziz@hotmail.com

Mr. Rashid Amin

Department of Computer Science, University Chakwal, Chakwal, 48800, Pakistan Email: rashid4nw@gmail.com

Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khan

Room 251, Academic Block, LUMS, Opposite Sector U, DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore Email: mushtaq@lums.edu.pk

Mr. Irfan Ahmad Baig

386-D (Extension), Wapda Town, Phase-1, Multan Email: irfybaig@gmail.com

Mr. Mehboob-ur-Rehman

Agricultural Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Jhang Road, Faisalabad Email: mehboobbd@yahoo.com

Managing Director

Managing Director, Punjab Seed Corporation Member/Secretary, PSC Board Phone: 042-99212557

Organogram

Organogram

Our Directorates

Our Directorates

Administration

We procure and import pre-basic seeds.

Finance

We ensure proper multiplication and storage of certified seeds.

Internal Audit

Through public and private sectors, we make high-quality seeds accessible to farmers.

Farms

After meeting national requirements, we export certified seeds to boost foreign exchange earnings.

Procurement

After meeting national requirements, we export certified seeds to boost foreign exchange earnings.

Processing

After meeting national requirements, we export certified seeds to boost foreign exchange earnings.

Marketing and Public Relation

After meeting national requirements, we export certified seeds to boost foreign exchange earnings.

our future plans

Shaping the Future of Agriculture

Enhancing Vegetable Production

Increasing vegetable yield across urban, semi-urban, and rural areas to meet growing demands and contribute to foreign exchange.

Boosting Pulses Production

Under Chief Minister’s initiative, we will boost production of kitchen pulses through quality seeds.

Expansion in South Punjab

Establishing Mini Seed Processing Plants and Sales Centers in key locations to serve Southern Punjab better.

Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations

Our TEAM

Our Leadership and Core Team

Farhan Farooq

Managing Director

Awais Mazoor Tarar

Director Admin

Amir Sohail Bhatti

Director Marketing

Sohail Amir Bukhari

Director Procurement

Shamshad Warraich

Deputy Managing Director/Director Processing

Ishaque Awan

Director Farms​

Hafiz Inam-ul-Haq

Director Finance

Our Offices

Bahawalpur

Bahawalnagar

Bhakkar

Dera Ghazi Khan

Faisalabad

Fateh Jang

Gujranwala

Jhang

Khanewal

Lahore

Layyah

Piplan

Rahim Yar Khan

Sahiwal

Sargodha

Vehari

Head Office

Lahore

Bahawalnagar

Dera Ghazi Khan

Faisalabad

Fateh Jang

Gujranwala

Jhang

Khanewal

Piplan

Rahim Yar Khan

Sahiwal

Sargodha

Multan

Vehari

Bahawalpur

Layyah

Bhakkar

Plant Sahiwal

Plant Khanewal

Plant Rahim Yar Khan

Plant Gujranwala

Plant Jhang

Plant Piplan

Farm Piplan

Farm Sahiwal

Farm 81-82/10R Khanewal

Farm 86-87/10R Khanewal

Farm Toba Tek Singh

Our Policies

Our policy is to help the farming community by providing healthy seed, basic seed to have good produce and to provide high quality seed of different Major & Miner Crops on affordable price to common Farmers and to purify the Genetic material of new approved varieties of different Major & Miner Crops.PSC runs on the basis of ” No Profit & No Loss “

Future Plans

Future Plans

Mini Seed Plant

Sales Center

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