The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security & Research met at Parliament House, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan. The meeting was attended by Senators Rahat Jamali, Sardar Al-Haj Muhammad Umer Gorgaij, and Danesh Kumar. The Committee was briefed on fifteen development projects of the Ministry of National Food Security & […]
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Seed sector reforms gain momentum as regulatory framework modernised
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research provides an overview of ongoing institutional reforms and modernization initiatives being undertaken to strengthen Pakistan’s seed sector and ensure the availability of quality, certified seed for farmers nationwide. In response to long-standing structural challenges-such as fragmented seed policies, limited regulatory effectiveness, constrained access to improved and climate-resilient […]
36-38% decline in exports worries traders, minister alike
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Friday that government is pushing export-led economy, adding that a single-digit policy rate is expected in a year. Talking to business community here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), he said, “Prime Minister is worried over declining exports and he […]
Pak-Iran partnership to unlock new opportunities in agri-trade, research
Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to realizing the goal of $10 billion in bilateral trade with Iran as the partnership would not only strengthen the economic ties between both nations but also contribute to regional food stability. The minister held a meeting with the Ambassador […]
Minister urges investment in agri research to boost food security
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, said on Saturday that improving agricultural productivity is critically important, and for this purpose, both the public and private sectors must invest in agricultural research. He assured that the government will financially support anyone engaged in research to strengthen the agriculture sector. Addressing the […]
Pakistan, Ethiopia to strengthen agricultural cooperation
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, held a high-level meeting with the Ambassador of Ethiopia, Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, to explore avenues of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the agriculture and livestock sectors. Welcoming the Ambassador, the Minister underlined the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and Ethiopia, emphasizing that both countries, being […]
Government urges quick wheat sales to stabilise market
The federal government has directed the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) to speed up wheat sales. This move aims to stabilize the market before the new crop arrives. Officials believe that timely sales can help avoid financial losses during this transition. Minister for National Food Security, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a meeting at […]