Quality cotton production: Punjab govt, Primark agree to collaborate

LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Friday said that practical measures would be undertaken in collaboration with Primark to promote the production of quality cotton in Punjab as a high-level provincial delegation continued its engagements during an official visit to the United Kingdom.

The delegation, led by Kirmani, includes Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture Usama Khan Laghari, Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo and other senior officials. During the visit, the delegation held meetings at the office of Primark Global Company to explore avenues for cooperation in the cotton sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Kirmani said the collaboration would focus on practical initiatives aimed at enhancing cotton quality and strengthening the province’s cotton value chain. He noted that Primark would play a significant role in supporting efforts to increase the production of high-quality cotton in Punjab.

Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo said that cooperation with Primark would contribute to the promotion of premium-quality cotton production and help improve the competitiveness of Punjab’s cotton sector.

The visit is part of the Punjab government’s broader efforts to seek international partnerships, modern agricultural practices and market-driven solutions to enhance productivity and sustainability in the province’s agriculture sector.

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