ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met Chairman Nestle Pakistan Syed Yawar Ali and Ex-President Farmers Association of Pakistan Afaq Ahmed Tiwana to explore avenues for enhancing the growth of Pakistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors.
Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Ali Pervaiz Malik and Member-IR Policy Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) also attended the meeting, said a news release.
The minister thanked the delegation for their constructive proposals. He underscored the government’s commitment to support these vital sectors through enhanced financing mechanisms.
The minister assured that relevant ministries would be consulted to consider the proposed framework, aiming to translate it into actionable policies that drive tangible results.
Syed Yawar Ali shared insights on the current state of these sectors and emphasized their potential to significantly increase yield productivity and exports.
Syed Yawar Ali and Afaq Ahmed Tiwana appreciated the government for prioritizing agriculture and livestock in its policy framework.
They proposed the establishment of a dedicated body tasked with formulating evidence-based policies to foster sectoral growth and exports, leveraging input from professionals and research experts.
All parties expressed optimism about the potential for collaborative efforts to uplift Pakistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors, thereby contributing to national economic growth and prosperity.
