QUETTA: Dr. Muhammad Javed Tareen, a senior agricultural expert from Balochistan, has been elected to the Global Council of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF), marking a significant international honor for Pakistan.
The Netherlands-based World Agriculture Forum, a global organization modeled on the World Economic Forum, nominated Dr. Tareen in recognition of his world-class research and scientific papers.
A Grade 20 officer in the provincial agriculture department, Dr. Tareen holds a PhD from Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi and has conducted advanced research in modern agricultural technology at Australia’s Curtin University of Technology.
In a statement, Dr. Tareen emphasized the significance of the achievement, calling it a historic first for both Pakistan and Balochistan. He stated that this is the first time an agricultural expert from Pakistan has been elected to the WAF’s Global Council.
His election is seen not just as a personal accolade but as a milestone that highlights Pakistan’s growing capabilities in agricultural research on the world stage.
In a separate development the Balochistan government has launched a major digital transformation in its agricultural sector to modernise revenue systems and strengthen support for farmers.
The Board of Revenue organised a workshop to mark what officials described as the beginning of a new era in agricultural modernization. The session focused on expanding farmers’ access to credit, simplifying tax payments, and integrating digital tools to increase productivity and provincial revenue.
Officials unveiled several initiatives to align Balochistan’s agriculture with modern standards. A newly launched mobile application now allows farmers to pay income tax quickly and conveniently. The government, in partnership with Habib Bank Limited, has also introduced new mechanisms to provide farmers with easier access to loans.
The provincial administration will implement a streamlined system to simplify credit applications and approvals, removing bureaucratic obstacles.
