PM Shehbaz Chairs First Meeting of National Agriculture and Food Security Council: “Agriculture Can Drive Economic Growth”
The Prime Minister says agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, highlights the potential of livestock and halal meat exports, and pledges federal support to the provinces.
PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs the first meeting of the National Agriculture and Food Security Council, saying agriculture and livestock can drive growth and pledging federal support to the provinces
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday, October 13, that agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and has the potential to drive economic growth in the short term. He was chairing the first meeting of the National Agriculture and Food Security Council in Islamabad.
Livestock and Halal Meat Exports
The Prime Minister said the livestock sector also has considerable potential to boost the country’s exports, and that the government is taking steps to increase exports of Pakistani halal meat.
Support for Provinces
He said the federal government will extend all possible support to the provinces to promote agricultural development. He also praised the Sindh Chief Minister for working tirelessly to promote farmers’ development and improve the facilities available to them.
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