Agriculture sector shares 23 % to country's total GDP: Minister.

HYDERABAD -- Provincial Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Engineer Abdul Bari Pitafi on Monday said agriculture sector shares 21 to 23% of Pakistan's total gross domestic product (GDP) while livestock shares 60% to agriculture sector and with more spending in this sector, we can build a prosperous society on stronger and sustainable footings.

This he said while addressing a ceremony to distribute Artificial Insemination kits and nitrogen cylinders at Tando Jam.

A total of 662 students completed their training at the Artificial Insemination Center of Sindh Agriculture University TandoJam. Secretary Livestock Ijaz Ahmed Mahesar, DG Livestock Sindh Dr. Muzaffar Ali Vighio, Dean of Faculty Dr. Ghayasuddin Shah and others were also present on the occasion.

The industrial GDP never exceeded from 9% and at the creation of Pakistan, the Livestock has much more contribution in country's overall economy but unfortunately it has never been given due importance despite the fact it grows-up with a natural support, Pitafi said and added that if we prioritize this sector, we can multiply our economy.

He said that a MOU has been signed among Sindh Livestock Department, Breeders Association and other stakeholders to increase the growth of indigenous breeds of cattle through artificial insemination.

He said that inseminators who completed the training are being provided insemination kits so that they can go to the field and educate breeders about the benefits of artificial insemination.

If our farmers are prosperous then Sindh will be prosperous and if Sindh is prosperous then Pakistan will also be prosperous, he said and suggested that it was a need for all our inseminators to perform their duties in the field with determination.

He said that...