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Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has accorded approval to policies regarding different departments. The approval was given at a Federal Cabinet meeting, which convened in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presiding.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Federal Cabinet approved various policies, including the production of vaccines at the national level, the first-ever National Agriculture Biotechnology Policy, National Seed Policy, and National Skills Development Policy. The cabinet’s nod to the vaccine production policy marks a significant step toward reducing dependency on imports, saving valuable foreign exchange, and achieving self-sufficiency in vaccine production. A special committee under the supervision of DRAP has been formed to determine prices and ensure the quality of vaccines.
The cabinet also approved the appointment of teachers from grades 1 to 15 on daily wages in the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) as visiting faculty, aligning with the FDE (Visiting Faculty) Regulations 2025. This decision follows the qualification level criteria and is in light of the Supreme Court’s decision.
Moreover, the National Skills Development Policy received the cabinet’s approval. The policy aims to align the workforce’s capabilities with the needs of the country’s industry and trade, and the demands of the modern era. It includes special measures for international standard training and certification for Pakistanis going abroad, with cooperation between the federation and all provinces. The private sector will play a crucial role in implementing this policy.
The meeting also saw the approval of the country’s first National Agriculture Biotechnology Policy. This policy is designed to ensure national food security, significantly boost agricultural production, and promote research and development in the agricultural sector.
Additionally, the National Seed Policy 2025 was approved in principle. It focuses on ensuring food security and empowering farmers, with aspirations to increase agricultural production by 15 to 20 percent. The policy also encourages partnerships with world-class seed companies.
The annual report of NEPRA 2025 and the State of Industry Report 2025 were presented during the Federal Cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction with the handling of the prevailing situation to facilitate the public despite the global crisis in petroleum prices. He also briefed the cabinet on Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to ease ongoing tensions in the Middle East.