NEWS
- July 15, 2009:Bt cotton cultivation to officially start next year: minister
- June 25, 2009: Benefits of biotechnology stressed.
- June 25, 2009: Hurdles in approval of new varieties of Bt cotton seed
- June 25, 2009: Allocation of Budget 2009-2010 for biotech research and development in Pakistan.
- June 22, 2009: PARC launches projects to cultivate bio-fuel crops
- June 11, 2009: Approval of eight BT cotton varieties deferred
- June 10, 2009: Business of informal BT cotton is on peak
- June 10, 2009: Pakistan set to launch hybrid seeds pilot project
- June 3, 2009: Sucking pests attack BT cotton in Punjab
- May 26, 2009: University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Ali Akbar Group Group sign MoU for agriculture biotechresearch.
- May 23, 2009:Biodiversity day in Pakistan.
- May 14, 2009:Hybrid BT cotton technology should be acquired from China: PARC
- May 13, 2009:Bt Cotton will be grown on 800 acres: PARC
- May 7, 2009: Experts stress genetic modification to develop sustainable agriculture
- May 5, 2009: Introduce Bt cotton seeds with opinion from stakeholders
- May 4, 2009: GM technology can help agriculture sector
- May 4, 2009: Pakistani Farmers asked to adopt hybrid cotton
- May 3, 2009:BT cotton hybrid technology to revitalize sick textile industry - LCCI
- May 2nd, 2009: Pakistan needs to focus on GM tech, hybrid crops
- April 29, 2009: Cultivation of BT Cotton: Pakistan to bag $25 billion through textile policy
- April 27, 2009: Cultivation of banned crop types rampant
- April 27 , 2009: Farmers decide to cultivate BT cotton in place of rice
- April 26 , 2009: Biotechnology to increase farm productivity: seminar
- April 25 , 2009: MoU signed for cultivation of Jatropha seeds.
- April 21 , 2009: University of Karachi devises new method for mangoclassification in Pakistan
- April 20, 2009: Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) fails to produce virus-free cotton variety.
- April 08 , 2009: Plant tissue culture lab inaugurated.
- March 24th, 2009: Counterfeit BT cotton seed sale.
- March 24th, 2009: Plant tissue culture may help meet food needs in Pakistan.
- March 20 , 2009: Pakistan to benefit from Chinese hybrid rice technology.
- March 19 , 2009: Monsanto may be allowed to introduce hybrid, Bt cottonseed varieties.
- March 19 , 2009: Engaging Public in Strengthening Biosafety and Biosecuriety.
- March 15 , 2009: PARC initiates projects to produce bio-fuel.
- March 12 , 2009: Need stressed to promote plant tissue culture.
- February 14 , 2009: Global biotech crops rise 9.4% in 2008: ISAAA.
- January 22, 2009: Farmer to grow bt cotton with govt's agreement.
- January 20, 2009:Pakistan approves purchase of BT cotton seed from Monsanto.
- January 18, 2009: Import of BT cotton technology caused delay.
- January 17, 2009: Farmers to cultivate high yielding cotton.
Global News
- September11, 2009: Chinese research can benefit Pakistan in agriculture sector
- May 12, 2009: Biofuels from agricultural waste possible
- May 9, 2009: Researchers in Qatar unlock genetic secrets of date palm
- April 26, 2009: BJP’s reservations on GM crops
- April 14, 2009: Germany bans genetically modified maize
- November 1 , 2008: Planting fuel.
- October 26, 2008:Biofuels are energy carriers derived from biomass.
- October 13, 2008: Easier way to make stem cells found.
- October 5, 2008: Crops for biofuels causing species loss globally: report
- September 12 , 2008: India sets new biofuel target, risks food price row
- June 3, 2008: Gene helping humans walk upright ‘discovered
- May 31, 2008: Brazil and biofuels.
- May 5, 2008: Scientists to capture DNA of trees for database.
- April 28, 2008: Antibody-based identity test developed.
- April 28, 2008: Gene therapy shows success in ‘restoring some vision’.
- February 14, 2008: Genes found in worms may help delay old age
- February 2, 2008: Genetic scientists develop tear-free onion
- January 29, 2008: Bush backs more funds for 'ethical' stem cell research
- January 19, 2008: Medicinal plants 'facing threat'
- December 15, 2007: Contribution of biofuels in global energy mix
- November 17, 2007: British Expert drops cloning with embryos.
- September 26, 2007: Indian cotton sale may go up
- September 04, 2007: Gene linked to height found, say scientists
- July 20, 2007: Environment Concerns Boost Support for GM Food Crops