Federal and Punjab leadership agree on coordinated reforms focusing on modern farms, scientific breeding, disease-free zones, and export-oriented livestock development
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving to reshape its livestock and dairy sector into a more modern, competitive, and export-driven industry through large-scale reforms aimed at improving productivity, animal health, and international market readiness.
The development came during a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, alongside Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Shah Kirmani.
According to an official press release, the meeting focused on transforming the livestock sector through modern farm systems, scientific breeding practices, and structured regulatory improvements to unlock its long-term economic potential.
Officials noted that Pakistan’s livestock sector holds significant untapped capacity in terms of exports, employment generation, and rural income growth, but requires coordinated federal and provincial reforms to achieve sustainable progress.
During the discussions, both sides reviewed strategies for large-scale livestock development, including herd improvement programs, establishment of disease-free zones, and strengthening of animal health monitoring systems.
Punjab’s ongoing initiatives, such as the livestock card program, were also highlighted. The program provides farmers with interest-free financial support, animal identification (tagging), and vaccination facilitation, aimed at improving livestock management and productivity at the grassroots level.
The ministers emphasized the importance of policy alignment between federal and provincial governments to ensure uniform implementation of reforms and to accelerate the transition toward a modern, export-oriented livestock economy. They reiterated that a structured approach combining technology, breeding innovation, disease control, and financial inclusion of farmers is essential for making Pakistan’s livestock sector globally competitive.
