Pakistan: Jam Kamal stresses financing reforms for dairy sector growth
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
- Better financing will significantly boost Pakistan’s dairy sector productivity
Pakistan’s government is looking to introduce better financing mechanisms and investment-friendly policies to unlock growth in the country’s dairy sector and boost exports of value-added dairy products, as Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said affordable access to capital was critical for expanding operations, adopting modern technology, and improving export competitiveness.
Representatives of the Corporate Dairy Farmers Association called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and briefed him on the progress, investment potential, and future expansion plans of Pakistan’s dairy and livestock sector, while appreciating the government’s continued engagement with the formal dairy industry, read a statement on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, Jam Kamal Khan emphasised that Pakistan’s dairy and livestock sectors possess immense untapped potential and require long-term financing models and investment-friendly policies to achieve large-scale growth.
The minister observed that affordable financing and easier access to capital were essential for enabling businesses to expand operations, adopt modern technology, and improve export competitiveness. He stated that with better financing mechanisms, Pakistan’s dairy sector could significantly increase productivity, value addition, and exports.
Jam Kamal Khan further remarked that the major challenge facing businesses was often related to implementation and enforcement rather than policy formulation itself. He noted that the government was committed to improving coordination, facilitation, and implementation mechanisms to strengthen formal economic activity and create a more conducive business environment.
He emphasized that enhanced collaboration between the government and private sector would help unlock further opportunities for exports, food security, and sustainable agricultural growth. Jam also appreciated the role of corporate dairy farms in introducing scientific farming practices, veterinary services, and modern livestock management systems in Pakistan.
During the meeting, the dairy delegation highlighted the transformation taking place in Pakistan’s corporate dairy sector through modern breeding, artificial insemination, scientific herd management, and advanced milk handling systems.
The participants informed the minister that commercial dairy farms are now producing high-quality milk under international standards, enabling the production and export of value-added dairy products, including cheese and processed dairy items.
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The delegation noted that the formal dairy sector has contributed significantly towards import substitution, employment generation, and the development of veterinary and technical expertise in Pakistan.
They also highlighted the introduction of modern equipment, imported genetics, and international best practices from countries including Australia, the United States, Canada, and Europe, which have improved productivity and quality standards across the industry.
The meeting also discussed opportunities for diversification into camel milk farming and other livestock-related industries. Jam Kamal noted that several regions of Pakistan are naturally suitable for camel farming and modern dairy projects, and stressed the importance of exploring new avenues for investment and export-oriented growth.
Jam Kamal invited the association to submit detailed proposals and recommendations regarding taxation, financing, exports, vaccines, and sectoral development so that the matters could be reviewed in consultation with relevant ministries and stakeholders during upcoming policy and budget discussions.
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Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
