Staff Reporter Peshawar
Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations’ in Pakistan, Rebekah Bell called on Pakistani officials on Monday and discussed with them the rural market opportunities for farmers in the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the challenges faced by farmers and traders in Khyber whose markets are in Afghanistan.
During the meeting of FAO representative with MNA Nafeesa Khattak and Deputy Commissioner of district Khyber of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Mansoor Khattak, it was highlighted that FAO will continue to work with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and development partners to strengthen the economy in the newly merged districts, by improving commercial agriculture production and businesses as well as developing better cross border market linkages for farmers and traders.
Speaking on the occasion, MNA Nafeesa Khattak said, “The federal government is actively working on strengthening Pakistan’s trade relationship with Afghanistan, including improving the performance of border agencies, better border infrastructure and improving border clearance procedures.
