$120M IFAD PROJECT TO BRING REVOLUTIONARY CHANGES IN GB AGRI SECTOR: HAFEEZ

[saiyan0321]

Chief Minister Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman says one hundred twenty million dollars IFAD project will bring revolutionary changes in agriculture sector of Gilgit-Baltistan.

This he said while talking to a delegation of International fund for agricultural development in Gilgit.

Chief Minister said that in the first phase under the project fifty thousand Acre barren land would be converted in to cultivable land in the four districts of Gilgit-Baltistan.

He said that modern technology is being introduced in agriculture sector besides giving incentives to the farmer in Gilgit-Baltistan.

http://www.radio.gov.pk/27-Sep-2016...evolutionary-changes-in-gb-agri-sector-hafeez


@WAJsal

This is a pretty gold development. The money will help increase GB agricultural capabilities which will also help grow the agricultural production of pakistan and will allow gilgit baltistan economy to rise.

What do you think about your cm?

 

[WAJsal]

This is a pretty gold development. The money will help increase GB agricultural capabilities which will also help grow the agricultural production of pakistan and will allow gilgit baltistan economy to rise.

Massive potential for agriculture, and i have also touched this topic here:
https://defence.pk/threads/cpec-and-its-benefits-to-gb.447817/#post-8655369

As long as this is what we are aiming for i am more than happy,

Chief Minister said that in the first phase under the project fifty thousand Acre barren land would be converted in to cultivable land in the four districts of Gilgit-Baltistan.

And most of the land is barren only because there is no canal water going to that area, and in most cases it's government land. Obviously very happy, if only the same idea is implemented in Sindh and Punjab too.

What do you think about your cm?

I don't care which party he is from, as long as the legislative government is dominated by the same party which is in federal. Solves a lot of complications, struggle for power, with the same government everyone shares the same vision and in this case: CM is allowed to lead most of the times. I am happy, but he should struggle more, especially for the rights of the people.
@Kambojaric ,@krash , @Arsalan , it's a good thread and not to be missed...

 

[saiyan0321]

Massive potential for agriculture, and i have also touched this topic here:
https://defence.pk/threads/cpec-and-its-benefits-to-gb.447817/#post-8655369

As long as this is what we are aiming for i am more than happy,

And most of the land is barren only because there is no canal water going to that area, and in most cases it's government land. Obviously very happy, if only the same idea is implemented in Sindh and Punjab too.


I don't care which party he is from, as long as the legislative government is dominated by the same party which is in federal. Solves a lot of complications, struggle for power, with the same government everyone shares the same vision and in this case: CM is allowed to lead most of the times. I am happy, but he should struggle more, especially for the rights of the people.
@Kambojaric ,@krash , @Arsalan , it's a good thread and not to be missed...

Yes it seems gilgit baltistan is increasing its agricultural capabilities which is great to see. The 18th amendment has given the provincial govts great power to undertake positive steps to develop their regions. Its always great to see the provincial govts taking steps towards development on their own.

I have stressed a lot on canal water networks all over pakistan to combat barren lands. Pakistan has huge agricultural capacity and potential but we have been unable to reach it. I would personally blame it our flip flopping of state system. The democracy/military struggle has wasted 60 years of pakistan as the main focus and energy went towards the struggle rather than exploitation of resources and potential to the max as well as combatting issues and problems that plague pakistan. I am severely against flip flopping and hopefully we stick with this Democratic setup. Anyhow as I was saying that Punjab and sindh have displayed a lackluster attitude towards this despite having the resources to increase the agri sector. The need of pakistan right now is dam and canals to protect and grow our agricultural capacity. The Baluchistan govt is also taking positive steps towards increasing and boosting the agri sector. The CM announced 7 billion rupees in sept for the boosting of the agricultural sector in Baluchistan which is the desperate need of that province.


Yes I would agree that having the same party in power does make things easier and N has given relative freedom to both its CM in gilgit and Baluchistan. However my question was not about the party but the capability of the man in office that do you believe that the CM is capable by his performance so far. I have issues with N but I believe that both zehri and shahbaz are very capable CMs.

I am glad that you are satisfied with him and as you very well know that the recognition of the rights of gilgit baltistan in equality of other provinces I.e constitutional recognition as well as representation in the national assembly in accordance to its population ( just like other provinces) has been the voice of every Pakistani, not just on social media, but all over pakistan with many analysts and intelligentsia voting for it. I agree that he should fight for representation in the assembly and recognition of gilgit baltistan in the constitution granting it full rights.


I am very interested in the development of gilgit baltistan and Baluchistan with CPEC bcz as you very well know that whether the route is eastern or western ( work being done on both) they will start and end in these two regions. The prospect of development is exciting and with the provincial autonomy, the opportunities are huge.

 

[WAJsal]

I have issues with N but I believe that both zehri and shahbaz are very capable CMs

I would disagree here. They are more concerned with how to keep themselves in power rather than really deliver for the people. This is why CM GB is popular, he cares about GB and wants to deliver for his people. Taking away the party affiliations and etc, etc. I have seen the same spirit in CM Baluchistan. The others are only interested in big projects and they don't really care about the people. While you would see CM Baluchistan caring more about how to deliver for his people. We need more people like him.
While in a province like Punjab 50% of the attention should be the given to the agriculture department.

I agree that he should fight for representation in the assembly and recognition of gilgit baltistan in the constitution granting it full rights.

See he is good and is doing good. But they promise a lot before the elections and when they come into power they do nothing, or nothing much compared to what they promised.

I have stressed a lot on canal water networks all over pakistan to combat barren lands. Pakistan has huge agricultural capacity and potential but we have been unable to reach it. I would personally blame it our flip flopping of state system. The democracy/military struggle has wasted 60 years of pakistan as the main focus and energy went towards the struggle rather than exploitation of resources and potential to the max as well as combatting issues and problems that plague pakistan. I am severely against flip flopping and hopefully we stick with this Democratic setup. Anyhow as I was saying that Punjab and sindh have displayed a lackluster attitude towards this despite having the resources to increase the agri sector. The need of pakistan right now is dam and canals to protect and grow our agricultural

We have never taken advantage of our biggest resource, which is our water. We can easily turn deserted-land into arable land, we are more interested in building Orange-train...

 

[saiyan0321]

I would disagree here. They are more concerned with how to keep themselves in power rather than really deliver for the people. This is why CM GB is popular, he cares about GB and wants to deliver for his people. Taking away the party affiliations and etc, etc. I have seen the same spirit in CM Baluchistan. The others are only interested in big projects and they don't really care about the people. While you would see CM Baluchistan caring more about how to deliver for his people. We need more people like him.
While in a province like Punjab 50% of the attention should be the given to the agriculture department.

I would agree that the agricultural sector does not get as much attention as it should get considering the back bone of Punjab economy is from the agri sector and Punjab holds the significant amount of the green belt held by pakistan making it all the more important for Punjab provincial govt to focus more o. Agriculture. The govt has focused more on concrete development like building of road networks, rebuilding of roads as well as metros and lines to combat the transport issues that plague an over populated province like punjab and an over populated city like lahore.

Yes the CM of Baluchistan does care about his people and although he is not perfect but he is capable ( when I use the word capable, I do not mean perfect but in the sense that he is at least doing something) and the zehri despite his flaws is doing a lot in Baluchistan in bringing foreign investment as well as trying to develop the province. The CM GB is also doing the same thing.

See he is good and is doing good. But they promise a lot before the elections and when they come into power they do nothing, or nothing much compared to what they promised.

Well I think we can give him a break there. Politicians during the elected period make tall higher than mountain claims that they seldom fulfil. Even 50% of the promises being fulfilled is a very impressive number especially in a third world nation like pakistan. The pre election speeches and the manifestos are to be taken with a pinch of salt. However I sincerely hope that he continous to deliver for the people of GB and work for their benefit.

We have never taken advantage of our biggest resource, which is our water. We can easily turn deserted-land into arable land, we are more interested in building Orange-train...

Yes we have for the past 70 years wasted our water supply rather than utilize it to the max despite droughts hitting various parts of our country which is sad and frustrating since such Level of incompetence for such a long period of time is inexcusable and disturbing.

Well my personal view is that any development is good development and one multitask in development. For example one can build orange lines whilst creating canal networks to increase the arable land for increase in the agri sector whilst also passing reformative laws for the betterment of Pakistan. The excuse that since we are combatting the energy crisis, the health and education will have to wait. This is a lame and pathetic excuse. The govts capability and skills are judged, not o ky by their ability to govern but also by their ability to multitask development in various sectors.

If concrete development is being done then agri development as well as health sector development and educational development should go alongside it as after all the CM is not alone. There is the provincial and federal cabinet made up of ministers with each person given a department to not oonly govern but also improve.

I fear this lack of functionality in our govt is a huge road block in the development of pakistan as it slows the process down.