PM Shehbaz Sharif Chairs High-Level Meeting on Agricultural Reforms

Updated: 7:59 AM PKT — June 30, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a major overhaul of the agriculture sector, including the restructuring of the Ministry of National Food Security, Research and Agricultural Reforms along modern lines.

During a meeting on June 29, the prime minister ordered the establishment of an agriculture apex forum, which will meet monthly to ensure the effective implementation of the Agriculture Innovation and Growth Plan. He also called for a nationwide awareness campaign for the Zarkhez Agricultural Loan Programme to improve farmers’ access to financing.

Further directives included transforming the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council into a centre of excellence for agricultural research. The prime minister also stressed the need to focus on value addition in agricultural produce, improved warehousing, and modern storage facilities.

Officials informed the meeting that the National Agricultural Research Centre was producing multi-grain flour on a pilot basis and developing an AI-based mobile application to help farmers identify crop diseases and pests.

Updated: 12:22 AM PKT — June 30, 2026

The government has launched a major initiative aimed at promoting the use of modern agricultural technology in the country, according to reports on June 29. This development is part of the broader agricultural reforms being reviewed.

During a high-level meeting on agricultural reforms, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed officials to ensure the early finalisation of a comprehensive national agriculture policy.