The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) of Pakistan has been undertaking an array of ambitious projects in recent years that are worthy of appreciation. With honorable Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain and his team at the helm, the ministry has made efforts to bolster agricultural productivity, enhance food systems, and protect national food security, a responsibility that becomes increasingly essential in the wake of climate variability, economic pressures, and rising population demands.

One of the significant achievements is the collaboration with global research organizations such as the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT): in 2015–2025, almost “70 improved wheat varieties” have been released in Pakistan, of which around 90% are derived from CIMMYT’s advanced germplasm. Almost 90% of wheat grown on 9 million hectares now employs varieties that include these enhanced characters—yield, disease resistance, quality, and micronutrient biofortification.

Another significant recent effort is the introduction of the “National Agri Stack,” a digital infrastructure........

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