
ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday
said Pakistan produced premium quality organic honey, however
stressed the need to adopt modern beekeeping and marketing
techniques to boost yield and export.
Talking to a delegation of All Pakistan Bee Keepers and Honey Dealers
Association here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said owing to good
quality standards, the country’s honey had the potential to hit
international markets at large scale.
The President asked the Ministry of Commerce to devise an effective
marketing strategy to brand and sell the honey, and expand the
outreach of the produce to other countries.
He emphasized on the training of people affiliated with beekeeping on
modern lines to help them increase productivity.
The delegation apprised the President about the problems and
challenges linked with the beekeeping sector.