Research in agriculture was focused on ensuring food security, self-sufficiency, poverty alleviation and overcoming water crisis. Agriculture could be boosted with the introduction of modern technology. Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) is playing a vital role for the development of agriculture sector said federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (NFS&R) Mir Hassan Domkey at PARC. He said PARC’s agriculture scientists were also playing important part to boost country’s economy. Caretaker government is looking forward towards government officials to do their best efforts and on merit for the sake of nation. He took great interest into briefing and interrupted frequently for seeking more details. The minister appreciated research activities carried out at PARC, NARC, satellite institutions and coordinated research efforts with various international organisations. staff report
