Dr Tasneem Ahmad

Growtech 2026: Pakistan’s wake-up call
- By Dr Tasneem Ahmad
- November 1, 2026
THE global agricultural landscape shifted its focus to the United Arab Emirates as the inaugural Growtech Middle East 2026 exhibition officially launched at the…

Fields of friction
- By Dr Tasneem Ahmad
- October 19, 2026
THE debate over agricultural biotechnology in Pakistan has officially crossed the threshold from academic friction to binding state policy. Following strategic alignment reportedly under the…

From farm to UAE’s premium markets
- By Dr Tasneem Ahmad
- October 14, 2026
THE United Arab Emirates stands as one of the world’s most dynamic and demanding food import hubs and a firsthand visit to Dubai’s fresh…

Fields of friction
- By Dr Tasneem Ahmad
- October 7, 2026
THE debate over agricultural biotechnology in Pakistan has officially crossed the threshold from academic friction to binding state policy. Following strategic alignment reportedly under…

GM maize: A test of regulatory integrity
- By Dr Tasneem Ahmad
- September 19, 2026
ON 27 July, I wrote in these pages that GM maize is a double-edged sword for Pakistan. Biotechnology can improve productivity, pest management and…

GM maize: A double-edged sword
- By Dr Tasneem Ahmad
- July 27, 2026
THE approval of the National Agricultural Biotechnology Policy has set the stage for a major technological shift. Yet, the real battlefield has reportedly moved to…

Who will fight the next locust swarm?
- By Dr Tasneem Ahmad
- July 14, 2026
THE establishment of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) is being presented as a major institutional reform intended to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural trade,…

Plant protection or destruction? Setting record straight
- By Dr Tasneem Ahmad
- June 13, 2025
THE recent statement by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, referring to the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) as the “department of destruction,” has sparked serious…







