The committee is assessing GM maize’s impact on productivity, climate resilience, farmer welfare, and food security Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday chaired the first meeting of a committee constituted by the prime minister to conduct a science-based review of Pakistan’s policy on the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) maize. The committee has been tasked with objectively examining the scientific, economic and policy evidence surrounding GM corn before making recommendations on its commercial adoption. Opening the meeting, Aurangzeb said the committee should base its deliberations on facts, balanced analysis and…
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