Federal Minister Dr. Musadik Malik led a committee session examining Pakistan's genetically modified soybean meal import regulations. The Climate Change and Environmental Coordination official demanded that scientific evidence guide all policy decisions. He ordered government agencies to examine Pakistan's poor soybean production compared with other nations. The minister also requested analysis of why domestic soybean seeds cost more than imported varieties. Officials discussed biosafety risks from genetic material escaping modified organisms.
Committee members stressed establishing safety protocols to address contamination threats. Professor Kauser Abdullah Malik received appointment to head a specialized biotechnology panel. This group will host a national expert conference within ten days to gather research input. Dr. Malik directed staff to create complete biosafety and biotechnology regulations within ninety days. The government aims to achieve sustainable farming development and national food security through these measures.
Committee members stressed establishing safety protocols to address contamination threats. Professor Kauser Abdullah Malik received appointment to head a specialized biotechnology panel. This group will host a national expert conference within ten days to gather research input. Dr. Malik directed staff to create complete biosafety and biotechnology regulations within ninety days. The government aims to achieve sustainable farming development and national food security through these measures.
