Pakistan, Sept. 11 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for higher farm productivity and stronger agricultural exports. He urged federal and provincial authorities to coordinate efforts to modernise Pakistan's agriculture sector.

Chairing a meeting on agriculture and exports, Shehbaz highlighted agriculture's role in economic growth. He stressed expanding access to international markets and finding new destinations for Pakistani products.

The prime minister also called for greater value addition across agricultural products. He directed Pakistan's commercial officers abroad to actively promote the country's agricultural exports.

According to the meeting's briefing, Pakistan's agricultural exports reached $5.18 billion during the...