Agriculture sector of Pakistan/India/Kenya/Bangladesh/Morocco
Agriculture sector of Pakistan's economy Agriculture is a vital sector of Pakistan's economy, employing about 38% of the country's workforce and accounting for around 19% of the country's GDP. Here is a brief timeline of some of the key events in the development of the agriculture sector in Pakistan: 1947: Pakistan gained independence from British India and became a separate country. The new government placed a strong emphasis on agricultural development as a means of boosting the country's economy. 1960s: The Green Revolution, a series of agricultural innovations and technologies , was introduced in Pakistan. This led to significant increases in crop yields and helped transform Pakistan into a major producer of wheat and rice. 1970s: The government of Pakistan nationalized many industries, including agriculture. This led to a decline in private investment in the sector and a reduction in agricultural productivity. 1980s: The governme...