Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired two high-level meetings in Islamabad on Friday, focusing on Pakistan’s agricultural resilience and digital transformation.
In the first meeting, Dar reviewed the devastating impacts of recent floods on cotton production, potential supply chain disruptions, and the risk of shortages. Officials discussed enhancing productivity under the Agricultural Transformation Plan, improving farmer support through quality inputs, and boosting exports.
The session highlighted key challenges, including water scarcity, climate change, poor seed quality, pesticide management, and outdated farming technologies. Dar emphasised the urgent need for climate-smart agriculture, increased investment in research, and stronger coordination between government, industry, and farmers to ensure long-term sustainability.
Later, chairing another session on IT and Telecom reforms, Dar stressed the importance of aligning Pakistan’s digital policies with global best practices. The meeting reviewed strategies to expand connectivity, foster innovation, and create a business-friendly environment aimed at attracting investment and accelerating digital economy growth.
Both meetings were attended by ministers for food, finance, commerce, planning, senior advisors, and officials from federal and provincial departments. Dar reiterated that reforms in agriculture and IT are central to Pakistan’s economic stability and competitiveness in global markets.
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