January 2009
Jan 20, The News	Govt in talks to buy BT cotton seed Pakistan is in the process of signing a $1bn agreement for the purchase of BT cotton seed from Monsanto, a seed developing company of the United States, to increase its production by 40 per cent. BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis) is a live microorganism that kills unwanted insects from forests and agriculture crops. Provided in the cotton seed, it boosts the yield and protects the crop from most of the pest attacks.
Jan 18, Business Recorder	Delay in import of BT cotton technology caused billions of dollars loss Musharraf regime caused billions dollars loss to the national economy by delaying the decision of bringing production technique of Bio Technology (BT) Cotton from Minnesota, USA to the country.