Published on, Aug. 23 -- August 23, 2025 5:37 PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for urgent revival of Pakistan's cotton industry on Friday. He highlighted the sector's sharp decline from 14 million bales to just 4 million in recent years. He also emphasized the potential of livestock to boost the economy. The Prime Minister spoke during a ceremony for 300 students leaving for China to join an agricultural training program.

He stressed that agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy and must be modernized. He said investments in agriculture directly strengthen the nation's economy. The training program aims to upgrade farming skills by exposing students to advanced techniques in China. These students will act as "ambassadors...