ISLAMABAD
\nFederal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain said here on Tuesday that the olive sector could become a new milestone for Pakistan\u2019s economy by ensuring self-sufficiency, boosting exports, and strengthening the rural economy. Addressing the \u2018Pakistan Olive Summit 2.0\u2019, the minister said that Pakistan possessed vast potential to achieve self-sufficiency in olive production, adding that olive cultivation would empower rural communities and create new employment opportunities.
\nHe said that olive oil could become Pakistan\u2019s strong export brand, which would not only earn foreign exchange but also promote sustainable agriculture practices across the country. Rana Tanveer said that farmers would be trained in modern olive cultivation techniques to enhance productivity, while the private sector\u2019s participation in the olive industry was a welcome step toward growth.
\nHe emphasized that sustainable agriculture and food safety were among the government\u2019s top national priorities, adding that there were vast opportunities for investment in the olive sector.
\nThe minister noted that through modern research and advanced technology, olive production could be increased manifold, while public-private partnerships would accelerate the development of the industry. He said that safe and sustainable food was the guarantee of Pakistan\u2019s future, and the olive industry would open new avenues of prosperity for the country.
\n\u201cWe will make olive the identity of Pakistan,\u201d he added, expressing confidence that the sector\u2019s development would help Pakistan secure a prominent position in the region. Rana Tanveer said that effective policies and collaboration would further strengthen the olive industry, while young farmers could play a key role in promoting olive cultivation nationwide. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain said here on Tuesday that the olive sector could become a new milestone for Pakistan\u2019s economy by ensuring self-sufficiency, boosting exports, and strengthening the rural economy. Addressing the \u2018Pakistan Olive Summit 2.0\u2019, the minister said that Pakistan possessed vast potential to achieve self-sufficiency […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-510092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-business"],"yoast_head":"\n