The Kohat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s decision to establish a goat breeding farm in the district, describing the initiative as an important step towards promoting livestock development and generating economic opportunities.
Joint Efforts Behind the Project
During a meeting with elected representatives from Kohat, KCCI President Rasheed Paracha and other chamber officials said the project had materialised through the joint efforts of Provincial Information Minister Shafi Jan, Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam, District Development Advisory Committee (DDAC) Chairman and Member of the Provincial Assembly Daud Shah Afridi, and Member of the National Assembly Shehryar Afridi.
Expected Benefits for Farmers
The chamber said the proposed breeding farm would improve the availability of quality goat breeds, enhance milk and meat production, boost livestock productivity and support the livelihoods of farmers across the region. KCCI officials observed that Kohat and the southern districts possessed considerable untapped potential in the livestock and agriculture sectors.
Need for Modern Practices and Investment
They stressed the need to promote modern breeding practices, research, farmer training, value addition and greater private sector investment to maximise the sector’s contribution to the regional economy.
Call for Complementary Initiatives
The chamber also urged the provincial government to expedite complementary initiatives, including food processing facilities, cold storage infrastructure, veterinary services and agricultural value chain development, to unlock the district’s economic potential.
