Nestle Pakistan Chairman Syed Yawar Ali and Ex-President Farmers Association of Pakistan Afaq Ahmed Tiwana called on Federal Minister for FinanceandRevenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb in Finance Division office here today.

Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Ali Pervaiz Malik and Member-IR Policy FBR also joined the meeting. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for enhancing the growth of Pakistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors.

Yawar shared insights on the current state of these sectors and emphasized their potential to significantly increase yield productivity and exports. He and Tiwana conveyed their appreciation to the Government for prioritizing agriculture and livestock in its policy framework. They proposed the establishment of a dedicated body tasked with formulating evidence-based policies to foster sectoral growth and exports, leveraging input from professionals and research experts. Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb thanked the delegation for their constructive proposals.

He underscored the government’s commitment to supporting these vital sectors through enhanced financing mechanisms. The Minister assured that relevant ministries would be consulted to consider the proposed framework, aiming to translate it into actionable policies that drive tangible results. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with all parties expressing optimism about the potential for collaborative efforts to uplift Pakistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors, thereby contributing to national economic growth and prosperity.