QUETTA, Feb 18: Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT), Bilal Khan Kakar on Tuesday said that the agriculture sector is the cornerstone of Balochistan\u2019s economy.
\nHe said that the government is taking numerous initiatives to develop this sector and the Kachhi Canal Project would play a crucial role in boosting agriculture in the province.
\nThe Balochistan Board of Investment is actively working to promote investment in agriculture, he said in his statement issued here.
\nHe emphasized that Balochistan is known as the \u201cFruit Basket of Pakistan,\u201d producing approximately 1 million tons of fruit annually.
\n\u201cKey investment opportunities in this sector include corporate farming in the command areas of Kachhi and Pat Feeder canals, as well as tunnel farming in water-scarce lands\u201d, he said.
\nHe said that additionally, value addition through processing could further enhance agricultural output adding that the growth of this sector would not only strengthen Balochistan\u2019s economy but also improve the livelihoods of farmers and the general public.
\nBilal Khan Kakar further highlighted that Balochistan plays a significant role in Pakistan\u2019s overall agricultural production saying that with unique climatic conditions and fertile soil, the province is ideal for cultivating a wide range of high-value crops.
\nIt is particularly renowned for the production of apples, apricots, dates, pomegranates, grapes, almonds, and vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, and garlic. These products are not only essential for domestic consumption but also hold great value in international markets due to their quality and taste, he said.
\nHe said that Balochistan produces approximately 2.32 million tons of fruits and 3 million tons of vegetables annually, highlighting its significant contribution to the country\u2019s food supply and exports.
\nMr. Bilal Khan said that this abundant production underscores the province\u2019s potential to meet growing demands, moreover, there are ample opportunities for value addition and the development of export-quality agricultural products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
QUETTA, Feb 18: Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT), Bilal Khan Kakar on Tuesday said that the agriculture sector is the cornerstone of Balochistan\u2019s economy. He said that the government is taking numerous initiatives to develop this sector and the Kachhi Canal Project would play a crucial role in boosting […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":462326,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-462317","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n