Governor stresses need for more export of dates

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan was the chief guest at a dates festival held at Organic Village in DHA Lahore, according to Business Recorder. The event showcased more than 100 date varieties, and many citizens, among them overseas Pakistanis, came to attend.

Addressing the gathering, the governor described Pakistan as the leading date producer, where every type of date is found. He said Pakistani dates are of international standard but need superior packaging before they can be exported. He also argued that exporting local dates could draw in more investment, and that modest government attention could improve local output.

He urged citizens not to depend solely on the government or anyone else. He said each person ought to contribute as far as their abilities allow, for the good of the nation.