Pakistan Launches First Public-Private Genomics Venture to Boost Biotech Innovation
— November 26, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan has launched its first-ever public-private partnership in genomics, aimed at transforming the country’s biotechnology landscape and enhancing food security.
The initiative was announced by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain at a ceremony in Islamabad. The partnership brings together the National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology, PARC-Agro Tech Company, and Blazon Diagnostics under the umbrella of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council.
The joint venture seeks to empower national research institutions, promote agricultural innovation, and strengthen healthcare through indigenous genomic research and diagnostics. Officials hailed the project as a landmark step towards future-ready science and self-reliance in biotechnology.