Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have urged collective national and international efforts to combat hunger, strengthen food systems, and ensure that every citizen has access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.
In their messages on World Food Day 2025, both leaders emphasised that food security is not just a policy goal but a shared human responsibility, especially as Pakistan faces increasing challenges from climate change, floods, and rising food prices.
PM Shehbaz Stresses Farmer Welfare and Climate Action
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed that agriculture lies at the heart of food security, with farmers’ welfare directly linked to national prosperity. He said the government is prioritising agricultural development, capacity building, and effective climate adaptation strategies to protect the sector from unpredictable weather patterns and crop losses.
He highlighted that recent floods had severely damaged agricultural production, disrupting the food supply chain. “We are fully committed to restoring agricultural output and ensuring long-term resilience,” the prime minister said, adding that global cooperation is essential to mitigate the climate crisis and prevent widespread hunger.
“The theme, Better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, calls for unity across governments, institutions, and communities,” he noted, urging collective action to ensure every Pakistani has access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
President Zardari Calls for Unity Against Hunger
President Asif Ali Zardari echoed the call for solidarity, saying, “No child should go to bed hungry, and every family must have access to healthy and affordable food.”
He stressed that food security is a shared responsibility, one that requires coordination between governments, farmers, communities, and global partners. Referring to this year’s World Food Day theme, Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future, he said it highlights the importance of unity and cooperation to build a food-secure world.
President Zardari acknowledged that while agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, climate shocks, floods, and high prices continue to undermine food accessibility. He pointed to government initiatives promoting climate-smart farming, better water and land management, and stronger food supply chains.
He added that the government, through the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, is working closely with provinces, international organisations, and the private sector to strengthen social protection, reduce food waste, and support flood-affected families.
Both leaders concluded by urging all sectors, public, private, and civil, to renew their commitment to ending hunger and ensuring a sustainable, resilient food system for future generations.
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