Shehbaz Sharif has granted principle approval for restructuring the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council during a high-level meeting in Islamabad. The move aims to modernize agricultural research institutions and strengthen national food security through innovation, improved governance, and stronger collaboration with global research organizations. During the meeting, the prime minister directed officials to prepare a comprehensive […]
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Pakistan and world bank expand climate-focused development ties
Pakistan and the World Bank have agreed to strengthen cooperation on development priorities, economic stability, and climate-related goals. The agreement followed a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the World Bank Country Director in Islamabad. Moreover, both sides confirmed continued support for structural reforms aimed at improving governance and long-term resilience. During the discussions, […]
Seed sector reforms aim to improve quality supply
LAHORE: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) has claimed significant progress in institutional reforms and modernisation efforts aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s seed sector and ensuring the nationwide availability of quality, certified seed for farmers. Read More: Punjab gov’t injects Rs 9 million seed funding into women-led startups According to a press release, the reforms […]
PPP vows to fight for farmers’ rights and agricultural reforms
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering the farming community and addressing long-standing injustices faced by farmers across the country. “PPP remains committed to respecting, empowering, and reviving the agricultural sector for a prosperous Pakistan,” said Central Information Secretary Shazia Marri, quoting Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in a statement issued on […]