Islamabad: Al Baraka Pakistan Olive Summit, organized by the National Alliance for Safe Food (NASF) and the Pakistan Olive Initiative held in Islamabad. The summit brought together policymakers, researchers, diplomats, and industry leaders to shape the future of Pakistan’s olive industry under the theme “Developing a Safe, Sustainable, and Ready-to-Export Supply Chain of the Olive Sector.”
The Chief Guest, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, highlighted the government’s strong commitment to expanding olive cultivation, noting that over 6.3 million olive trees have already been planted across 51,000 acres of land in Pakistan. He further shared the government’s initiatives for research, certification, and the establishment of a National Olive Council.
He also announced Pakistan’s intention to join the International Olive Council (IOC), opening new avenues for trade, research, and international collaboration.
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youth empowerment and skill development in agriculture and food technology, encouraging young entrepreneurs to take part in Pakistan’s olive value chain.
“The youth of Pakistan are the driving force for sustainable agricultural transformation and innovation. The olive sector can become a symbol of our national potential,” he stated.
The event was inaugurated by Rana Awais Khan, Chairman, National Alliance for Safe Food.
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Muhammad Atif Hanif, CEO, Al Baraka Bank Pakistan, in his keynote address, reaffirmed the bank’s role in promoting sustainable agriculture, emphasizing investment in the olive value chain as part of Al Baraka’s social and economic responsibility.
The summit featured the presence of prominent dignitaries, including, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, MNA & Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Commerce
Dr. Mirza Ikhtar Baig, MNA,
Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan. Dr. Maen Khreasat, Ambassador of Jordan. Ambassador of Greece, Nader K. Alturk, Counsellor & Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Palestine, Representatives from Embassies of Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, and Denmark.
The comprehensive program included high-impact discussions on olive sector development, innovation, and trade.
The Session Concluded with Vote of thanks by Faad Waheed, former SVP Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Federal President National Alliance for Safe Food.
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Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
