PM Shehbaz Orders Five-Year Roadmap to Boost Agri Exports
— January 6, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formulation of a comprehensive five-year roadmap to enhance Pakistan’s agricultural exports. Chairing a meeting of the Working Group on Agriculture Reforms, the Prime Minister emphasized that transforming the agriculture sector and aligning it with global standards is a top government priority.
He said both federal and provincial governments are actively implementing reforms to provide farmers with quality seeds, affordable fertilizers, and crop protection to boost per-acre yield. The Prime Minister highlighted recent efforts, including the training of 1,000 Pakistani students in China on modern agricultural techniques, and called for policy measures to support palm oil production along the coastal belt.
He stressed that strategic planning and investment in agri-research, fisheries, and value-added produce are vital for increasing exports and ensuring sustainable growth.