Agriculture plays a vital role in Pakistan's economy and development. It contributes around 25% to GDP and provides employment to over 40% of the labor force. Agriculture is the primary source of food, raw materials for industries, and key exports like cotton that provide foreign exchange. Different types of soils in Pakistan, including highly fertile Indus basin soils and mountain soils, support agricultural production. Metallic minerals found in Pakistan like copper, chromite, and iron ore have potential for development if explored and quantified properly.