ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to facilitate poor farmers by providing them timely inputs in order to boost agriculture productivity.
He was presiding over a meeting with the Federal Minister for Energy Mr. Hammad Azhar at the Finance Division to review the supply and stocks of Urea fertilizers for the farmers. SAPM on Finance and Revenue Dr. Waqar Masood, SAPM on Food Security Mr. Jamshed Cheema, Secretary Finance Division, Secretary M/o Industries and Production, Secretary Power Division and other senior officers participated in the meeting.
Secretary, Ministry of Industries and Production made a detailed presentation about production of Urea fertilizer and also updated about the sufficient stock of fertilizer to cater requirements in the upcoming sowing season.
In his remarks, the Finance Minister reiterated the firm commitment of the government to facilitate poor farmers by providing them timely inputs in order to boost agricultural productivity. The key focus is to revitalize agriculture sector of Pakistan by stimulating rural productivity and farm income, he added.
The Federal Minister for Energy Mr. Hammad Azhar affirmed full support and cooperation in provision of required inputs to the fertilizer plants on the occasion, keeping in view, the overall position of stocks.
