{"id":4364,"date":"2025-04-19T12:04:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T12:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=4364"},"modified":"2025-04-19T12:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T12:04:09","slug":"pm-calls-for-agricultural-self-sufficiency-through-modernisation-youth-involvement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=4364","title":{"rendered":"PM calls for agricultural self-sufficiency through modernisation, youth involvement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday stressed the need for agricultural self-sufficiency, calling for modernization of the sector through the combined efforts of skilled professionals and youth engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Chairing a high-level consultative meeting in Islamabad, the prime minister said Pakistan\u2019s fertile land, experienced agricultural experts, and hardworking farmers provide a strong foundation for sectoral reform.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that stakeholder input will be incorporated into a coordinated strategy to enhance productivity and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Shehbaz highlighted the importance of promoting agro-based cottage industries, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and proper storage infrastructure to strengthen rural economies.<\/p>\n<p>He noted the current lack of off-season crop storage and small-scale value addition plants, suggesting that their development could spur entrepreneurship among rural youth and boost exports.<\/p>\n<p>Participants of the meeting identified key areas for reform, including the adoption of digital tools and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>Proposals included expanding smartphone and internet access in rural areas, creating a centralized farmer database, and deploying blockchain and QR code systems to improve agricultural input delivery.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion also covered soil fertility improvement, the promotion of nutrient-rich crops through scientific methods, and the launch of training initiatives via public-private partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to engage youth, prioritise research and development, and move toward national self-reliance in agriculture through collaborative action.<\/p>\n<p>PM invites friendly countries to invest in Pakistan<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the friendly countries to invest in Pakistan&#8217;s mines and minerals, Information Technology and agriculture sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the Health, Engineering and Minerals Show in Lahore, he assured to extend full facilitation to the investors. He emphasized these sectors offer vistas of opportunities for profitable investments.<\/p>\n<p>Alluding to the reduction in inflation and policy rates as well as electricity tariffs, the Prime Minister said this has created a conducive environment for investment in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is marching towards growth and prosperity. He said our country has a young population and they are equipping themselves with modern techniques and vocational training.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He said Allah Almighty has bestowed upon Pakistan very valuable natural resources, emphasizing the need for joint ventures in the field of mines and minerals.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday stressed the need for agricultural self-sufficiency, calling for modernization of the sector through the combined efforts of skilled professionals and youth engagement. Chairing a high-level consultative meeting in Islamabad, the prime minister said Pakistan\u2019s fertile land, experienced agricultural experts, and hardworking farmers provide a strong foundation for sectoral reform. 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