ISLAMABAD -Minister for National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam says technological modernization can increase cotton yield in the country.
He was talking to a two-member delegation of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association who called on him in Islamabad today [Saturday].
They discussed the cotton production situation in Pakistan.
Acknowledging the concerns of the delegation, the Minister assured that the government is working on Chinese Seed Technology for yield-enhancing and securing funds to lower the cost of production to make cotton production a profitable business.
Syed Fakhar Imam further said that his Ministry would take up the Taxation issue with Finance Division and leave no stone unturned to get relief for the ginning sector.