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The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Fisheries & Coastal Development Department and the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Government of Balochistan, organized a day-long inception ceremony for the Gwadar Lasbela Livelihood Support Project Phase 2 (GLLSP-II) at BUITEMS, Quetta on November...

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is a crucial global initiative aimed at addressing the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). FAO Pakistan marked WAAW 2023 to enhance understanding of antibiotic resistance and curb unnecessary antibiotic use. Through the ACT project, FAO Pakistan supports national and international campaigns, serving as a...

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome took part in the closing event of a significant five-year, $1.3 million sustainable farming initiative funded by the US Embassy. Implemented by the FAO with support from the KP government, the Alternative Livelihoods Options Project has positively impacted 3,700 farmers, including 600 women, elevating...

Pakistan, as one of the 165 Parties to the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting human health and the environment. The Convention, a legally binding multilateral environmental agreement, strives to ensure the...

The Department of Women Development in Balochistan, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Pakistan, organized a three-day workshop on gender-sensitive value chain analysis for Balochistan's green sectors in Quetta. The objective was to enhance collaboration among key stakeholders, including government bodies, farmers' associations,...