Islamabad : For years, Balochistan’s vast, arid landscape and long coastline have held economic promise that has yet to be fully realised.
With large livestock herds and marine resources, the Pakistani province has significant potential. However, the gap between potential and productivity remains wide - a challenge now being tackled by a new generation of local scholars armed with international expertise.
One such scholar is Dr. Saif Ullah. He is a faculty member in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and manager of the Business Incubation Center at Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS) in Balochistan, Pakistan, according to a report carried by China Economic Net (CEN).
His journey to this role began more than 5,000 kilometres away, in the lecture halls and research laboratories of Nanjing Agricultural University in China.
“My first priority was to get the degree, the knowledge,” Dr. Saif said. That knowledge was built through a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in animal genetics, breeding and reproduction.
His academic dedication was recognised in 2017 with the International Student Leader Award.
“I gained a strong foundation in research and was exposed to advanced agricultural technologies,” he said. For him, though, it was never just an academic exercise.
“We are the sons of this soil. I saw this field as the way to bring sustainable solutions to my hometown.”
The need is clear. Balochistan’s economy relies heavily on livestock - goats, sheep and camels - a sector that contributes more than half of the province’s agricultural GDP.
