ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam here on Thursday reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of Pakistan to play its role in supporting World Food Program to uplift the people of Afghanistan from humanitarian crisis. Talking to WFP Pakistan Country Director, Chris Kaye, who called on him, Imam… Continue reading Pakistan committed in averting emerging food crisis in Afghanistan: Imam
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Food self-sufficiency govt’s top priority: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said it was his government’s top priority to make Pakistan self-sufficient in food production. He stated this during a meeting with Minister for Food Security Fakhar Imam who briefed him about the expected increase in the production of crops of rice, sugarcane, corn and cotton.… Continue reading Food self-sufficiency govt’s top priority: PM
NFS&R to form joint program for up gradation of agriculture in AJK: Imam
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):Ministry of National Food Security & Research and Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) here on Monday agreed to increase collaboration in shifting focus towards production of high value agricultural products in Azad Kashmir for upgrading the agriculture sector in AJK. The consensus to this effect was developed in a meeting… Continue reading NFS&R to form joint program for up gradation of agriculture in AJK: Imam
Govt paying special focus on uplift of backward regions: Fakhar Imam
KHANEWAL, Aug 07 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam said on Saturday that the incumbent government was paying immense focus on development of backward regions in the country. He was chairing meeting of District Coordination Committee here on Saturday to review the pace of work on different uplift schemes across… Continue reading Govt paying special focus on uplift of backward regions: Fakhar Imam
Country’s research institutions to be upgraded with cooperation of China, says Fakhar Imam
MULTAN, Jul 10 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam, said on Saturday that country’s research institutions would be upgraded with cooperation of China under the second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), in order to enhance production of various crops. The minister expressed these remarks during a media… Continue reading Country’s research institutions to be upgraded with cooperation of China, says Fakhar Imam
Wheat Review Committee revises local wheat output to 27.539 mln tons
ISLAMABAD, Jul 05 (APP): The Wheat Review Committee of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research on Monday revised the local wheat production upward to 27.539 million tons for the season 2020-21 as against the first estimate of 27.33 million tons due to increase in total output of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The committee met… Continue reading Wheat Review Committee revises local wheat output to 27.539 mln tons
PTI striving hard to raise living standards of masses: Fakhar Imam
MULTAN, Jul 04 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Fakhar Imam on Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government was striving hard to raise living standard of the masses. While addressing a ceremony on occasion of inauguration of Ladies Park,he said that the project would be completed at a cost of Rs 10… Continue reading PTI striving hard to raise living standards of masses: Fakhar Imam
Govt bringing reforms in agri sector through comprehensive strategy: PM
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that since the provision of relief to farmers was one of the foremost priorities of government, it was bringing reforms in agriculture sector through a comprehensive strategy. The Prime Minister was talking to Minister for National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam, who called on… Continue reading Govt bringing reforms in agri sector through comprehensive strategy: PM
Fakhar for promoting agriculture sector on modern lines
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam Thursday stressed the need to adopt modern techniques in the agriculture sector so that the country could be made self-sufficient in staple food production. “We should make investment in the agriculture sector to compete the world,” he said while taking part… Continue reading Fakhar for promoting agriculture sector on modern lines
Revival of agriculture sector putting positive impact on economy: PM
ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that owing to the measures taken by present government for the revival of agriculture sector, small farmers got due dividends of their produce which besides improving their livelihoods were also putting positive impact on the country’s economy. He expressed satisfaction over the steps taken… Continue reading Revival of agriculture sector putting positive impact on economy: PM
Federal Govt to provide wheat seeds to GB for promoting agriculture: Fakhar Imam
ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Wednesday said the Federal Government would provide certified wheat seed to Gilgit Baltistan in order to enhance its local output for reducing reliance on the Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Service Corporation. Talking to GB Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid, who called on… Continue reading Federal Govt to provide wheat seeds to GB for promoting agriculture: Fakhar Imam
Certified cotton seed to be provided to farmers: Minister
MULTAN, Apr 11 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam said on Sunday that efforts were being made to provide certified cotton seed to farmers in order to increase the cotton production. Holding a joint press conference with Punjab Minister for Agriculture Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi, Syed Fakhar Imam said that… Continue reading Certified cotton seed to be provided to farmers: Minister
Seeds sector development vital to achieve higher output, alleviate poverty: Imam
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Thursday stressed the need for developing local seed production technology to enhance output of major crops to increase farm income and alleviating poverty from the country. Speaking in a webinar titled ‘China Pakistan Seed Industry Cooperation and Exchange’, the minister termed… Continue reading Seeds sector development vital to achieve higher output, alleviate poverty: Imam
Fakhar Imam urges youth to focus on education, character building
ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP):Minister for National food security, Syed Fakhar Imam called upon youth of the country to focus on education and character building. Speaking to Minority of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa youth under the KP Government Exposure Program here, the minister quoted Article 25A of the constitution of Pakistan and said that according to the constitution… Continue reading Fakhar Imam urges youth to focus on education, character building
Bilateral cooperation between Pak-Nepal stressed
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari Wednesday called on Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam and discussed issues related to mutual cooperation between the two countries. Both sides discussed the importance of agriculture sector in socio-economic development of region and stressed the need to enhance bilateral… Continue reading Bilateral cooperation between Pak-Nepal stressed
Gov raises Kashmir issue in UN always : Fakhr Imam
ISLAMABAD, Mar 08 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam Monday said the Kashmir issue was raised thrice at the United Nations by the government. He said the day would soon come when the dispute would be resolved in accordance with the UN resolutions. He said, time has come for us… Continue reading Gov raises Kashmir issue in UN always : Fakhr Imam
Education key to success: Fakhar Imam
MULTAN, Jan 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Food, Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam Sunday stressed the need to promote quality education as it could help guide country on way to sustainable progress and prosperity. He was addressing a book launching ceremony, written on the life and services of MPA Dr Syed Khawar Shah here at… Continue reading Education key to success: Fakhar Imam
Chinese Ambassador calls on Food Security Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong here on Wednesday called on Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam. Speaking on the occasion the minister said that Pakistan attaches great value to its relations with China and cooperation between the two countries was ideal. Fakhar Imam further said… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador calls on Food Security Minister
Minister for mobilizing youth to exploit agriculture entrepreneurship opportunities
ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Friday called for mobilizing the youth to exploit entrepreneurship opportunities existing in local agriculture and livestock sectors, which was prerequisite to attain the goal of sustainable economic development. In his message on Farmers Day, he vowed for investing in research, development… Continue reading Minister for mobilizing youth to exploit agriculture entrepreneurship opportunities
Minister for mobilizing youth to exploit agriculture entrepreneurship opportunities
ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Friday called for mobilizing the youth to exploit entrepreneurship opportunities existing in local agriculture and livestock sectors, which was prerequisite to attain the goal of sustainable economic development. In his message on Farmers Day, he vowed for investing in research, development… Continue reading Minister for mobilizing youth to exploit agriculture entrepreneurship opportunities
