PM Shehbaz orders export strategy for surplus food to Gulf

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•Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave the directive on March 15, 2026.
•The focus is on exporting surplus food items from Pakistan to Gulf countries.
•The initiative targets improving Pakistan's agricultural export performance.
•Gulf countries are identified as key markets for Pakistan's surplus food.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the government successfully formulates and implements the export strategy Pakistan could increase its agricultural exports, improve farmers' incomes, and boost foreign exchange reserves.

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🌍Gulf countries 🌍Pakistan

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👤Shehbaz Sharif(Prime Minister of Pakistan)

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REGIONALDawn (Pakistan)PM Shehbaz directs formulation of strategy for exporting surplus food items to Gulf countries

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the government to develop a strategy to export surplus food items to Gulf countries. This move aims to manage excess agricultural produce while strengthening trade ties with Gulf states, potentially benefiting Pakistan's economy and farmers. The strategy could help reduce food waste and increase foreign exchange earnings.