An Awareness Session on “Drip Irrigation and Tunnel Farming” was organized on 12th March, 2020, at DC Rest House, Pishin, as part of Allied Bank’s corporate strategy to promote sustainable development and empower farmers and agriculturists in Baluchistan Province.
Key Participants
The session was attended by:
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Leading agriculturists, farmers, and community leaders
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Businessmen and members of Zamindaran Action Committee Baluchistan
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Representatives from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Quetta
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Officials from the Baluchistan Agriculture Department
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Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pishin
Insights on Water Management & Innovation
Bashir Bangulzai, Director, Agriculture Department (Govt. of Baluchistan), along with his team and
Amjad Ali Imran, Chief Manager (SBP Quetta), addressed the audience and emphasized the role of drip irrigation in water-scarce regions like Baluchistan. They acknowledged ABL’s commitment to financial inclusion in underdeveloped areas.
Voices of the Farming Community
Bari Tareen, Chairman of Zamindaran Action Committee Baluchistan and member of SBP Agriculture Credit Advisory Committee, urged farmers to adopt water-saving techniques to ensure sustainability for future generations. He appreciated ABL’s initiative for organizing this impactful session.
Haji Wali Muhammad, a tribal leader and agriculturist, highlighted the importance of adopting modern farming techniques to increase crop yield and improve rural livelihoods. He thanked SBP and ABL for conducting informative and beneficial events in the province.
ABL’s Continued Commitment to Agriculture
Munawar Raza Shah, Group Head, BSG South 1, and Abdullah, Regional Head, CRBG Quetta, thanked participants and reaffirmed ABL’s mission to deliver innovative financial solutions to farmers.
Syed Sajid Ali Shah, Divisional Head Agri, also addressed the session and shared details about ABL’s ongoing CSR initiatives in Baluchistan aimed at uplifting the region’s agricultural sector and rural economy.