Pakistan government committee agrees on GM and non-GM maize coexistence framework
Most outlets reported that a government committee, led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, reached a consensus on a framework for the coexistence of genetically modified and non-GM maize. The focus was on seed supply, safeguards, and a phased transition. Business Recorder added that the agreement brings Pakistan closer to commercialising GM corn, while Profit highlighted the committee's agreement on coexistence and key elements of the framework.
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Pakistan moves towards consensus on genetically modified corn commercialisation framework
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb-led committee agrees to coexistence of GM and non-GM maize, focus on seed supply, safeguards and phased transition
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Consensus reached on GM, non-GM maize coexistence framework
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has moved a step closer to commercialising genetically modified (GM) corn as a government committee, after weeks of consultations, reached a broad consensus on a transition framework allowing GM and non-GM maize to coexist while addressing industry concerns over seed availability, prices and safeguards. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired th...
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