April 2006
Apr 30, Business Recorder	Farmers advised not to use unapproved Bt cotton seed Several imported Bt cottonseed varieties are available in the market, which have not been approved by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), experts apprehend that this may cause various hazards to cotton crops in the country.
Apr 28, Business Recorder	Effectiveness of Bt Cotton The initial goal of cotton biotechnology is to reduce the use of harmful chemicals, increase total agricultural production, improve the quality of lint with various natural colors and enhance the quantity of oil content in cotton seed.
Apr 19, Dawn	New Cotton Variety The national Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic, Engineering (NIGBE), Faisalabad, has developed an insect-resistant cotton variety, which will reduce import bill of pesticides (Rs. 15 billion) to half.
Apr 19, Daily Times	Research institute develops insect-resistant cotton variety National Institute for Biotechnology and genetic Engineering (NIGBE), Fasialabad, has developed an insect-resistant cotton variety, which will reduce the national import bill of pesticides worth Rs 15 billion to half.
Apr 15, Business Recorder	Monsanto defends cotton pricing in India Monsanto Company defends its pricing practices for biotech cotton in India and said the company was cooperating fully with a government inquiry into complaints involving sales of its genetically modified (GMO) cotton seeds there.
Apr 10, Dawn	Biological control of weeds, pests and diseases The biological control of weeds, pests and diseases is cost effective, environment-friendly and safe. It increases the yield and productivity of crops. The traditional way to reduce crop loss is through pesticides.
Apr 09, Daily Times	Delay in bio safety guidelines harming Pakistan's farming: US The United States has said delay in the implementation of bio safety guidelines has impeded the introduction of other US biotechnology products that could significantly boost Pakistan's agriculture productivity, rural incomes and overall GDP. Pakistan approved bio safety guidelines and rules in April 2005, but the action plan to implement these guidelines is still pending.
Apr 07, Nationr	MINFAL finalizes strategy for BT cotton The Ministry of Food Agriculture and livestock has finalized its strategy to regulate the release of genetically modified plant varieties including BT Cotton.
Apr 02, Business Recorder	Environment ministry's clearance must for sowing Bt cotton The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) has directed all stake holders to get clearance from the Ministry of Environment for the cultivation of Bt cotton.
Apr 01, Daily Times	Minister warns sellers of bad seeds Federal Minister for the Food, Agriculture and Livestock Skindar Hayat Bosan has warned that stern action will be taken against seed traders involved in black marketing of spurious, substandard and unapproved Bt and new varieties of cottonseeds.