Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, in his message on World Rural Development Day, said today that rural development is the foundation of a strong economy, sustainable prosperity and national stability.
He said that the federal government was undertaking a number of effective initiatives for the welfare of farmers, increasing agricultural production and promoting rural development. He added that the agricultural sector is being further strengthened through modern farming technologies, accessible agricultural financing and farmer-friendly programmes.
The governor Sindh said that empowering rural women and youth and providing them with better economic opportunities remain among the government’s key priorities. He stated that the World Rural Development Day served as an occasion to renew the commitment towards the prosperity of every farmer, the development of every village and the strengthening of Pakistan’s rural economy.