Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled ambitious plans to create four million jobs and attract an investment of approximately $40 billion in the next four to five years. The announcement was made during the National Seminar on Agriculture and Food Security held in Islamabad.
PM Shehbaz highlighted the government’s objective to facilitate significant investments in Pakistan’s agriculture sector, particularly from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. He emphasized that the Special Investment Facilitation Council has made preparations to attract billions of dollars in investments into the agriculture sector.
In a tweet, PM Shehbaz emphasized the importance of tapping into the GCC countries’ annual imports of food items and agriculture products, which amount to $40 billion. He emphasized the potential to boost Pakistan’s agriculture sector through foreign investments.
During the seminar, PM Shehbaz emphasized the need to revitalize agriculture as a catalyst for the second Green Revolution. He stressed the significance of hard work, perseverance, and diligence in translating lofty visions into tangible outcomes.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the second Green Revolution aims to make agriculture a driving force behind Pakistan’s economic growth, leading to enhanced food security and reinforcing national security. He emphasized that the seminar was not a mere rhetoric-filled event, but the beginning of a comprehensive national effort to revive the country’s economy, involving all stakeholders.
PM Shehbaz expressed optimism about the future, envisioning a resilient economy that relies on internal strengths instead of external loans. He called for collective efforts to achieve this goal and emphasized the government’s commitment to making it a reality.
The announcement by PM Shehbaz Sharif showcases the government’s determination to create employment opportunities, attract foreign investment, and drive economic growth through the revitalization of the agriculture sector. The plans aim to strengthen food security and foster sustainable development for the benefit of all stakeholders in Pakistan.
