Crisis in agriculture
It is a known fact that the Economy of Pakistan is 69% dependent on agriculture. The agriculture sector in Pakistan has been in distress for a very long time owing to poor policies and official neglect. Hence, when the minister for national food security and research Syed fakhar Imam blames the previous government for neglecting this beneficial sector. Mr Imam claims that the government is working on policies for the development of agriculture in order to create an environment in which farmers get a fair return on their production to be tested. Agriculture is still the mainstay of Pakistan’s economy as it employs over 40% of the workforce provides raw materials for more than two-thirds of merchandise export and can help to eradicate poverty and end hunger besides ensuring food security. Agriculture is the basic building of the country economically. It is the lifeline of the economy and the government must provide complete facilities to the Agriculture sector.