Cargill, a gllobal food and agriculture producer, refreshes its long standing comittment to Pakistan, revealing its plans to invest more than $200 million in Pakistan in the next three to five years.

The decision came forward followed by a meeting between Pakistan’s PM and Cargill’s global executive team, led by Marcel Smits, head of Global Strategy and Chairman, Cargill Asia Pacific region, and Gert-Jan van den Akker, president, Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain. Other senior government officials were in attendance as well.

Bringing its global expertise and investment, Cargill aims to contribute in Pakistan’s growth. The company’s strategy includes expansion across its agricultural trading and supply chain, edible oils, dairy, meat and animal feed businesses while ensuring safety and food traceability.

The initiative by the global firm will reinforce the Pakistan’s overall economic development, paving ways for new jobs in the country.