PM Approved Restructuring of LDDB
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved the restructuring of LDDB, the Livestock and Dairy Development Board. He directed that the selection of the Board’s Chairman and members be conducted in a transparent manner and based strictly on merit. He further instructed that the Board be transformed into an effective and functional entity by incorporating competent and experienced experts from the private sector. A meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister, was held to review reforms in the livestock sector, the restructuring of the Livestock and Dairy Development Board, and measures to eradicate Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).
وزیر اعظم نے لائیوسٹاک بورڈ کی تنظیم نو کی منظوری دے دی
Restructuring of LDDB
The Prime Minister stated that world-class consultants should be engaged for the development of the livestock and dairy sector, and partnerships should be fostered with countries possessing expertise in this field. He emphasized the need to fully leverage Pakistan’s export potential by improving animal health, breeding, production, and value chains—initiatives that would also bolster the rural economy and create employment opportunities.
He directed that the selection of the Board’s Chairman and members be conducted in a transparent manner and based strictly on merit. He also directed to include experts from private sector
National Assembly Standing Committee Meeting on Livestock and Poultry Reviews Sector Challenges
Other Initiatives of Federal Government
The Prime Minister called for the presentation of a comprehensive action plan—complete with clear targets and a defined timeline—aimed at the complete eradication of Foot-and-Mouth Disease. He noted that the Federal Government is establishing a plant in Islamabad, using its own resources, for the production of modern and effective vaccines for livestock. He reiterated that world-class consultants should be hired to advance the livestock and dairy sector, and that the experiences of relevant countries should be utilized.
Potential of Livestock Sector
The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan possesses vast potential in the livestock sector, which should be harnessed for exports and economic development. During the meeting, a briefing was provided on the restructuring of the board, the monitoring of animal diseases, vaccination, animal identification and traceability, as well as measures to increase the export of meat and dairy products.
The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Azam Nazeer Tarar, Ahad Khan Cheema, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Dr. Musadik Malik, and Attaullah Tarar; Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani; Ahmed Umair; and senior officials from relevant institutions.
