Pakistan, June 12 -- The third meeting of the Board of Governors of the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority (NSDRA) was held on Wednesday with Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain in chair.

The minister emphasized transparency, quality, and institutional reforms in the seed sector and directed that timely provision of certified and high-quality seed to farmers must be ensured at all costs.

In his remarks, the Federal Minister categorically rejected the proposal to reinstate fake seed companies, stating that any form of exploitation or deceit against farmers is unacceptable.

He reiterated the government's firm commitment to building a transparent, strong, and farmer-friendly seed system, w...