Pakistan, July 6 -- The Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA) has raised serious concerns over delays in pesticide registration and import approvals, warning that these issues could severely impact farmers during crucial cropping seasons.

In a letter sent to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, PCPA Executive Director Muhammad Sarwar Rahi stated that ongoing delays at the Department of Plant Protection are disrupting the supply chain of crop protection products. He noted that farmers growing cotton and rice are especially at risk due to the current backlog.

The PCPA highlighted that hundreds of applications-including for generic pesticides, new chemical formulations, and renewals-are still waiting for approval. Thi...