Pakistan is achieving a prominent position in the agricultural sector with sustainable initiatives for modern agriculture and rehabilitation of barren lands.

The first agricultural research laboratory has been established with the collaboration of China for promotion of modern agriculture in barren areas. Its objective is to make Pakistan's vast barren and desert lands cultivable through modern technology.

Tarim University of China and Nawaz Sharif Agriculture University Multan will work on the use of modern technology, research and training of farmers.

Under the project, solar powered greenhouses, drone based crop monitoring and an advanced drip irrigation system will be introduced.