Islamabad:Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has urged scientists to accelerate the development of indigenous basmati rice varieties with superior yield. This call to action was made during a meeting he presided over in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, Hussain emphasized the need for increased attention to pulses and oilseeds, stating that enhancing their domestic production could significantly reduce Pakistan's import bill.

Additionally, Rana Tanveer Hussain inaugurated the ten-acre Regenerative Agriculture Block at the National Agricultural Research Centre in Islamabad, marking a significant step towards advancing agricultural research and sustainability in the region.