Commissioner Multan division, Amir Khattak while presiding over a review meeting on cotton cultivation, on Thursday said that Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister ordered measures on war footing basis to increase cotton production in Multan division like other parts of the province.
He said that cotton production has been decreasing for the past several years and preparation of quality seed was indispensable for improving the crop.
He directed officials concerned to ensure quality seed with the consultation of experts.
Mr Khattak said that cotton was white gold and an important source of foreign exchange and ordered steps to increase the per-acre cotton production. —APP
