The government has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting Pakistan's agricultural exports, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of the country's agricultural workforce.
Speaking at the second World Food and Agriculture Exhibition in Karachi, the prime minister unveiled plans to send 1,000 agriculture graduates to China for advanced training. This initiative, funded entirely by the government, is part of broader efforts to modernise Pakistan's agricultural sector and increase export potential.
براہِ راست 🔴 کراچی: وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا دوسری بین الاقوامی فوڈ اینڈ ایگریکلچر نمائش کی افتتاحی تقریب سے خطاب https://t.co/dSH3pjLIzT
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Prime Minister Sharif highlighted that while the export of rice and other agricultural commodities saw a $3 billion increase last year, this growth is not sufficient. He stressed the need for value addition and the implementation of concrete measures to further enhance Pakistan's agricultural export capabilities.
"Pakistan is endowed with vast potential by the grace of God, which, unfortunately, has not been fully utilized due to various reasons," the PM said. He emphasized the importance of taking full advantage of these resources to drive economic growth and support the nation's agricultural sector.
As part of the government's ongoing efforts to improve agricultural infrastructure, the prime minister also announced the conversion of 18,000 tubewells to solar energy in Balochistan. This initiative aims to support sustainable agriculture in the region, reduce operational costs, and promote environmentally friendly practices.
