Suhail appointed chairman of cotton industry revival body

LAHORE : In a significant development aimed at revitalising agriculture and cotton industry, Malik Suhail Talat has been appointed as the chairman of a special committee on cotton industry revival.

In this connection, a ceremony was held which was attended by former caretaker provincial minister SM Tanveer, Dr Gohar Ejaz, Regional Chairman Zaki Ejaz, and senior agriculture and industry leaders.

Speaking on the occasion, SM Tanveer noted that Malik Suhail Talat’s appointment as chairman would lead to improvement in output of cotton, given his extensive experience as a former convener of the Regional Cotton and Textile Committee.

In his acceptance speech, Malik Suhail Talat thanked senior leadership for their trust and support. He commended SM Tanveer and Task Force Chairman Gohar Ejaz for their tireless efforts for economic stability.

Talat Sohail committed to prioritising cotton research institutions, tackling climate challenges, and phasing out substandard seeds in favor of high-yield, modern varieties.

“Our focus will be on producing superior raw cotton, which yields higher quality fiber and additional edible oil from seeds,” he said.