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Chinese chili planting program leads Pakistani farmers to prosperity
By Song Haoxin, People’s Daily
“It’s my first time growing chilies. I was not expecting such a good harvest,” said Wahid, a farmer from Pakpattan, Pakistan, while Chinese expert Zhao Jianhua was instructing him to pick the plants.
Looking at the glowing red chilies, the Pakistani smiled with joy.
The seeds of the chilies planted by Wahid and its planting technology were from Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan province, which is thousands of kilometers away from where he lives.
The seeds were brought to Pakistan over three years ago by Chen Changwei, head of the Sichuan-based company Litong & Food, as well as technicians of the company.
After analyzing the climate, temperature and soil in the country, the company established an international agricultural development corporation together with another company in Sichuan, and started massive chili planting in multiple regions in Pakistan, including Hyderabad, Multan, Kasur, Okara and Lahore.
In 2021, the chili planting program started in the village where Wahid lives, and it struck Wahid after he learned that chili planting is a highly profitable business. In November of that year, the man who originally planted corn tested water in chili planting.
The average income of chili planting is three times that of other crops, which stands at around 1,500 yuan ($215.31) per mu, or 667 square meters.
According to Wahid, farmers joining the program would receive seedlings as well as technical support and guidance on management, picking and drying. After the plants are dried by the farmers and pass quality inspection, they will be purchased by the Chinese agricultural company, he told People’s Daily.
Finding that the chili planting business has doubled the previous income, Wahid and several other farmers recently extended their contract for another three months.
During the 2022-2023 planting season, 15,000 acres of chilies were planted by Pakistani farmers in cooperation with the Chinese agricultural company, and the harvest is expected to reach 37,500 tons, said Chen.
According to him, the business will generate export value of $45 million and has created thousands of jobs for the local community. Besides, it has also nurtured more than 100 local experts of chili planting.
On the third meeting of the China-Pakistan Joint Working Group on Agriculture held in September 2022, the chili planting program was included on a list of agricultural projects under the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Six demonstration farms that joined the program in Punjab and Sindh provinces reported bumper harvests in the past year. At present, chili seedlings are being planted and transplanted in South Punjab, and soon field management will kick off. The planting in Sindh is also advancing as scheduled. These chilies are expected to enter the Chinese market in June this year.
Gu Wenliang, Agricultural Commissioner of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, said both China and Pakistan are major agricultural countries, and Pakistan is home to vast fertile and arable land. Over 60 percent of the people in Pakistan are engaged in agriculture-related jobs.
“China has gained rich experience in seed cultivation and crop planting. The two countries see huge potential in agricultural cooperation,” Gu said.
Enhancing South-South agricultural cooperation is an important means to cope with hunger, malnutrition, poverty, inequality, and other global issues.
Over the past few years, China has actively launched South-South agricultural cooperation with other developing countries and practically implemented cooperation projects to help more countries and regions improve sustainable agricultural productivity and promote common progress of developing countries.
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Bwala also extended condolences to Suleiman’s family, associates and the Nigerian media industry, describing his passing as a monumental loss at a time his experience, courage and service to the nation were still greatly needed.
Suleiman reportedly died shortly before a scheduled surgery.
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His writings and public interventions consistently reflected deep concern for justice, peace, accountability and national unity.
Beyond journalism, Suleiman was widely respected as a bridge-builder who strongly believed in dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse peoples. He remained steadfast in his conviction that truth and justice are essential pillars for national progress.
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JUST IN: After Primary Election Victory, Shehu Sani Visits Parents’ Graves to Offer Prayers and Express Gratitude to God
Following his victory in the party primary election, Senator Shehu Sani visited the graves of his parents to pray and give thanks to Almighty God.
The former senator described the visit as very important to him, noting that his parents played a significant role in his upbringing and in shaping his political life.
Shehu Sani prayed for Allah to forgive his parents and all deceased Muslims, while also reaffirming his commitment to continue serving the people with honesty and integrity after securing victory in the primaries.
The gesture has attracted attention from his supporters and social media users, many of whom praised his act of remembering his parents after a political success.
Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihir-Raji’un.
The Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of , Hon. Inuwa Bwala, on behalf of the management and staff, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and pioneer editor of the newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman.
Bwala also extended condolences to Suleiman’s family, associates and the Nigerian media industry, describing his passing as a monumental loss at a time his experience, courage and service to the nation were still greatly needed.
Suleiman reportedly died shortly before a scheduled surgery.
A pioneer editor of National Trail Newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman was regarded as a thoroughbred journalist with a remarkable talent for breaking exclusive stories and shaping public discourse through responsible journalism.
Throughout his distinguished career, he worked with notable media organisations, including National Trail Newspaper, Daily Trust, Summit and The Road. He earned widespread admiration for fearless reporting, ethical conduct and unwavering commitment to professionalism.
His writings and public interventions consistently reflected deep concern for justice, peace, accountability and national unity.
Beyond journalism, Suleiman was widely respected as a bridge-builder who strongly believed in dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse peoples. He remained steadfast in his conviction that truth and justice are essential pillars for national progress.
Though his voice has now gone silent, the values and ideals he stood for will continue to inspire generations. His legacy as a principled journalist, advocate and patriot will endure in the hearts of many whose lives he touched through his work and humanity.
The management and staff of National Trail Newspaper prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort his family, friends, colleagues and members of the in this moment of grief.
Rest in peace, Abdulazeez Suleiman. Your service and legacy will not be forgotten.
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