Need urged for implementing fiscal, structural reforms to achieve sustainable growth.

ISLAMABAD -- Chairman Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Rice Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik Thursday urged the need for

implementing sustained macro-fiscal and structural reforms, improving competitiveness, productivity and diversifying its agricultural exports to achieve sustainable economic growth and development.

Talking to a delegation of progressive farmers, he said Pakistan had huge potential to increase its exports of rice, sugarcane, and cotton products by diversifying its markets, enhancing its quality standards, branding its products, and complying with international trade regulations and requirements.

For example, Pakistan can tap into the lucrative markets of China, Turkey, Qatar, Kenya, Afghanistan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia for its rice exports by offering different varieties meeting their quality specifications and ensuring timely delivery, said a press release issued here.

He said similarly, that Pakistan could increase its exports of sugar by improving its milling efficiency, reducing its cost of production, and exploring new markets in Africa and Asia.

Moreover, Pakistan can also boost its exports of cotton products by...