The National Assembly was informed today that the National Wheat Policy 2026-30 has been prepared in consultation with the provinces.
Parliamentary Secretary Farah Naz told the house during question hour that the policy will be approved by the cabinet before the budget.
She said the government’s action plan for the next fiscal year focuses on a comprehensive agricultural roadmap for mechanization and the establishment of the National Agri Trade and Food Safety Authority to boost exports.
The Parliamentary Secretary said that a National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority has been established to strengthen and modernize the seed sector by improving regulation and promoting the development of high yield and climate-resilient crop varieties.
Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services Nelson Azeem said that dedicated treatment facilities are provided to Thalassemia patients in hospitals which include provision of safe blood transfusion services.
Responding to a calling attention notice, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary said the government is pursuing zero tolerance policy on illegal immigration. He said since 2023, three thousand, one hundred and fifty-eight agents have been arrested while action has also been taken against the FIA officials involved in this crime. He mentioned that our efforts against illegal immigration have also been acknowledged by the world community.
As regards the Pakistanis detained in Cambodia who became victims of fraudulent overseas employment schemes, the Minister of State for Interior said that several Pakistanis have been brought back from Cambodia after extending them maximum facilitation.
The House has now been prorogued.
