A group of 224 Pakistani agriculture graduates has departed for China under the Prime Minister’s Special Capacity-Building Initiative. The program aims to provide young professionals with hands-on training in modern agricultural techniques to help improve Pakistan’s food security and rural productivity.
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, while addressing the send-off ceremony at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), said that the initiative is a key step toward transforming Pakistan’s agriculture through technology transfer and global collaboration. He noted that China’s agricultural advancements in smart farming, crop breeding, and livestock management can serve as a model for Pakistan’s growth.
The trainees will undergo specialized training at two leading Chinese institutions, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) in Shaanxi and Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) in Wuhan. Their focus areas include seed development, crop genetics, veterinary medicine, and agricultural equipment, enabling them to gain technical expertise relevant to Pakistan’s needs.
Minister Hussain praised the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) and partner organizations such as HEC, MOFA, and the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing for ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection process. He also highlighted that the program ensures representation from all provinces, including a dedicated quota for Balochistan.
The government hopes these graduates will help modernize Pakistan’s agricultural sector upon their return by introducing climate-smart farming practices, improving productivity, and supporting innovation-led growth. The initiative also reflects the growing strength of Pak-China cooperation under the broader vision of sustainable economic and technological development.
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