PESHAWAR
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretary for Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Department, Dr. Mohammad Israr said that government would take all the needed steps to promote fisheries, livestock and dairy development sector in the province.
He said this during a briefing that was attended by Director General of Veterinary and Farms Corps, Major General Shahid Mehmood here on Tuesday. He also highlighted the crucial role of inter-agency cooperation in advancing livestock development sector.
The Director General praised government efforts, discussed ongoing projects and assured support for enhancing the benefits of initiatives such as the 10 and 5 milking animal’s projects. Cooperation under the “Embryo Transfer Program” to improve dairy animal breeds was assured and outstanding performance in livestock dairy development, fisheries, and cooperatives was acknowledged.
Joint efforts between provincial government and Pakistan Army were emphasized for livestock development. Steps to facilitate landlords and cattle owners, price controls and establishment of a regulatory body were also discussed.
Director General of Veterinary and Farms Corps also visited dairy farms in Charsadda and commended the department’s efforts. Director General Livestock Extension Dr. Alam Zeb Mohmand and Director General Fisheries Dr. Khusro Kaleem were also present.
