According to Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Mian Nauman Kabir, Pakistan has great economic credentials like growing potential of the local market, availability of rich natural resources, a liberal investment regime and growing potential of the local market which made it a great place for trade and investment.
He expressed these views while briefing a Malaysian delegation about investment opportunities in Pakistan. Mian Nauman Kabir said that foreign investors should come forward and avail unique trade and investment opportunities through joint ventures with their Pakistani counterparts.
The most common fruits which are produced in Pakistan include mangoes, citrus, grapes, guava, apple, banana and plum etc. In addition to this, some other fruits which make it to the list are strawberry, cherry, peach, pear, apricot, lychee, papaya, and pomegranate.
The most common vegetables grown in Pakistan are potato, tomato, peas, different kinds of gourd, cauliflower, spinach, onion, garlic, cucumber, carrot, eggplant, pumpkin and cabbage etc. The export earnings from this sector have been following increasing trend since 2019 whereas Pakistan fetched 493 million dollars and 314 million dollars by exporting fruit and vegetables respectively in 2021.
Source: nation.com.pk