Pakistan has approved a major initiative to expand olive cultivation on a commercial scale as the government moves to strengthen the country’s agricultural production and promote the growth of the olive sector.
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved the revised Phase-II project for the promotion of olive cultivation, paving the way for a broader effort to increase olive farming across the country.
The initiative is focused on developing olive production as a commercial agricultural activity rather than limiting cultivation to small-scale or individual farming operations.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired the CDWP meeting where the revised project was considered and approved.
During the meeting, Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the importance of adopting a professional and results-oriented approach to expand olive farming in Pakistan.
He stressed that the success of the initiative would depend on practical implementation, improved coordination and a clear focus on increasing commercial production.
The planning minister also called for successful private-sector olive growers to be included in the government’s initiative.
Bringing experienced private growers into the program could help introduce practical expertise and support the expansion of commercial olive cultivation in different parts of the country.
The government’s renewed focus on olive farming comes as Pakistan seeks to diversify its agricultural production and develop crops with greater commercial potential.
Olive cultivation can provide opportunities for farmers while also supporting the development of an agriculture-based value chain involving production, processing and marketing.
The revised Phase-II project is expected to build on efforts to promote olive cultivation and create a stronger foundation for commercial-scale production.
A greater focus on experienced growers could also help improve the implementation of the program by connecting government initiatives with farmers who already have practical knowledge of olive cultivation.
The inclusion of private-sector stakeholders may further encourage investment in the sector and help establish a more commercially focused approach to olive farming.
For Pakistani farmers, the expansion of olive cultivation could create opportunities to explore alternative agricultural activities and potentially develop new sources of farm income.
The initiative also reflects the government’s broader emphasis on improving agricultural productivity through targeted development projects and stronger participation from the private sector.
However, the long-term success of the olive program will depend on effective implementation, farmer participation and the ability to turn cultivation efforts into sustainable commercial production.
The government’s decision to approve the revised Phase-II project marks another step toward expanding olive farming in Pakistan.
With the involvement of experienced private growers and a results-oriented strategy, authorities aim to give greater momentum to commercial olive cultivation and strengthen the country’s emerging olive industry.
