Minister for National Food Security and Research (NFS&R) Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan said on Thursday that ‘Seed Amendment Bill 2014’ would shortly be tabled in Senate for passage.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he said that Senate Standing Committee on NFS&R has already approved the Bill after its passage by the National Assembly last year.
The minister reaffirmed the commitment that Plant Breeders Right Bill would also be passed soon which would allow the private sector for investment in seed and plant production to enhance agricultural output in the country.
He also apprised media about his recent official visit of Rome where he had attended 39th Session of the Conference of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The FAO had also assured its collaboration with Pakistan in mitigating the environmental challenges for overcoming the climate changes which was harming the agri-production, he added.
