Pakistan's hort exports could be worth $1bn with help
He said an exclusive package is urgently needed to catapult country’s horticulture exports that amounted to $641 million in 2015-16 and holds every potential to grow further on strong and steady lines.
“We need urgent support in particular in the context of hot water treatment (HWT) plants and controlled atmosphere (CA) stores under equity sharing arrangements and incentives on freight-on-board (FOB) value,” he said in reply to a question.
He also suggested upgrading of the Gilgit Airport to an all-weather airport coupled with prioritising of construction and maintenance of the Tajikistan Road. “Then there is also need for the setting up of functional and equipped processing units in all seven districts of GB, he said.
source: pakobserver.net
