Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 8:48 AM

Chief Scientist at the Wheat Research Institute (WRI), Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) Faisalabad, Dr. Javed Ahmad has announced a major breakthrough in Pakistan's agricultural sector: the successful development of local soybean varieties capable of withstanding temperatures up to 45degC. This innovation is expected to save the country nearly $1 billion annually in soybean imports.

Speaking at the National Soybean Day ceremony held at AARI, Dr. Ahmad highlighted that Pakistan currently imports around 2 million tons of soybeans each year-primarily from the United States, Brazil, and Australia-to meet the demands of its poultry and livestock sectors. These imports significan...