ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold the 15th session of the Islamic Summit Conference on May 4-5 in the Gambian capital of Banjul to discuss variety of regional and global issues, including Palestine, Islamophobia, climate change and minorities. The session will be held under the slogan “Enhancing Unity and Solidarity… Continue reading Islamic Summit Conference in Gambia on May 4; Palestine, Islamophobia, climate change on agenda
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Eco-friendly agri technology imperative to overcome environmental pollution: Hina Hafeezullah
FAISALABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Member Judicial Water & Environment Commission Hina Hafeezullah Ishaq has said that it is imperative to bring environment-friendly agricultural technology to the common farmer in order to overcome environmental pollution. She expressed these views while addressing the environmental pollution meeting held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). Pro-Vice Chancellor/Dean Faculty… Continue reading Eco-friendly agri technology imperative to overcome environmental pollution: Hina Hafeezullah
Pakistan says it backs a UN agency in forming a facility to boost efforts to ensure food security
Pakistan says it backs a UN agency in forming a facility to boost efforts to ensure food security
No delay in wheat procurement target decision, clarifies finance ministry
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): In response to reports appearing in a section of the press, the Finance Ministry here on Saturday clarified that there had been no delay in the decision-making process regarding wheat procurement targets. “News stories appearing in a section of the press have given the misleading impression that ECC has delayed the… Continue reading No delay in wheat procurement target decision, clarifies finance ministry
Call for using quality seeds, modern farming practices to ensure food security
LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):Pakistan can harness its agricultural potential to ensure food security, economic prosperity, and sustainable development by promoting horizontal and vertical expansion through the adoption of high-quality seeds and modern farming practices. Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) Chairman Shahzad Ali Malik stated this while talking to a delegation of agricultural experts led by Prof Dr… Continue reading Call for using quality seeds, modern farming practices to ensure food security
USAID Mission Director visits CAS-AFS, UAF
FAISALABAD, Mar 18 (APP):USAID Mission Director Veeraya Kate Somvongsiri Monday visited the Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, labs and field areas. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan extended a warm welcome to Kate Somvongsiri and took her to the labs established at the center with the support of USAID. Director Office… Continue reading USAID Mission Director visits CAS-AFS, UAF
Rainwater Harvesting – A vital solution to avert water scarcity
Rainwater Harvesting – A vital solution to avert water scarcity
KSrelief distributes 700 food baskets in Pakistan
KSrelief distributes 700 food baskets in Pakistan
Averting climate effects for economic growth, food security
Averting climate effects for economic growth, food security
Any kind of seeds not allowed to import; rules & regulation is our priority: Dr Kausar
Any kind of seeds not allowed to import; rules & regulation is our priority: Dr Kausar
Minister emphasises proper use of artificial intelligence in agriculture sector
Minister emphasises proper use of artificial intelligence in agriculture sector
IOFS Forum to mull over food security in Islamic world on Oct 1
DOHA, Sept 30 (APP): The second Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) high-level forum on food security will kick off here on Sunday to discuss a number of issues related to enhancing food security in the Islamic world. The Qatari Ministry of Municipality organizes the forum in cooperation with the Islamic Organization for Food Security… Continue reading IOFS Forum to mull over food security in Islamic world on Oct 1
Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf in a meeting with Federal Minister for National Food Security, Chaudhary Tariq Bashir Cheema at Parliament House
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Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf presenting souvenir to Federal Minister for National Food Security, Chaudhary Tariq Bashir Cheema at Parliament House
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ADB’s private sector operations boost support for climate action, food security
ADB’s private sector operations boost support for climate action, food security
Depleting groundwater threatens soil’s fertility, food security
Depleting groundwater threatens soil’s fertility, food security
President emphasises enhanced insurance coverage for agri sector to ensure food security
ISLAMABAD, Dec 09 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday called upon all the relevant stakeholders to maximize their efforts to increase the percentage of insurance coverage in the agriculture sector. The president, during a meeting on Crop Insurance organized by the Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO), at Aiwan-e-Sadr, said the crop insurance was essential for… Continue reading President emphasises enhanced insurance coverage for agri sector to ensure food security
AJK govt decides to establish agricultural farms to address food security issue
MIRPUR [AJK]: Nov 29 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government decided to establish large agricultural farms in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan in order to meet food security and nutritional needs of the state official sources said on Tuesday. In this regard AJK Prime Minister, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan sent a joint communique… Continue reading AJK govt decides to establish agricultural farms to address food security issue
Eco-degradation endangering biodiversity, food security
LAHORE, Nov 27 (APP): Ecosystem degradation through the depletion of natural resources like water, air, soil and habitat is bringing about destructive effects on the environment endangering biodiversity, wildlife and food security. With the rising population and availability of meager resources to excel in this domain, the environmental issues continued to aggravate over the years.… Continue reading Eco-degradation endangering biodiversity, food security
Meeting food security challenge amidst growing population an uphill task
Meeting with food security challenge amidst growing population an uphill task
