ISLAMABAD: Rana Tanveer Hussain, the Minister for National Food Security and Research, has called for the development of an export-oriented regulatory framework aimed at enhancing the export of agricultural inputs, such as seeds and pesticides. The initiative was discussed during a meeting with the President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

According to Radio Pakistan, Minister Hussain emphasized the necessity for achieving internationally recognized disease-control and certification standards, which requires coordinated efforts between federal and provincial governments. The minister pointed out Pakistan’s substantial export capabilities in products including rice, potatoes, and maize. He also noted opportunities for growth in the export of sesame, castor bean oil, and dates.