Pakistan edges closer to inevitable embrace of sustainable genetically-modified seeds

The debate on consuming genetically modified organisms (GMO) in agriculture has erupted once again in Pakistan.

Influential businessmen and representatives of some sectors of the agronomy are pressing the current caretaker government to allow the documented import and use of GMO seeds for producing cooking oil and preparing feed for chicken and cattle.

Earlier, many nations tested GMO seeds and banned their use in 2015 after finding them harmful for human consumption and environment.

However, the influential quarters in Pakistan have continued to push different governments to permit legal import of GMO seeds to serve their vested interests, but have remained largely unsuccessful so far.

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They are now demanding that the interim administration introduce a policy for GMO seeds. For over a decade, these seeds are being brought into the country through mis-declaration, but are sometimes seized by the Customs during inspection.

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