Govt considering formation of Potato Development and Export Council.

ISLAMABAD -- The government is considering formation of Potato Development and Export Council.

Matters pertaining to its constitution were discussed at a meeting chaired by Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood in Islamabad. In his tweet, the adviser said that the meeting discussed all matters relating to quality control, grading, storage and export of potatoes. Razaq Dawood said the Council will have representation from all the stakeholders within the government, farmers, traders and storage company representatives. He said anybody who has expertise and is willing to give time to contribute to the development of this sector may contact the Ministry of Commerce.

It is worth mentioning here that the government is committed to expedite the establishment of a Potato...