Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute-ABRI, Faisalabad

17/09/2026

02/09/2026

ڈاکٹر شاکرہ جمیل کی قیادت میں ABRI کا سالانہ تحقیقی پروگرام 2026-27 منعقد

ایگریکلچرل بائیوٹیکنالوجی ریسرچ انسٹی ٹیوٹ (ABRI)، ایوب زرعی تحقیقاتی ادارہ فیصل آباد میں "Annual Program of Research Work 2026-27" منعقد ہوا، جس میں جاری تحقیقی منصوبوں کا جائزہ اور مستقبل کی زرعی تحقیق کی ترجیحات پر تفصیلی تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا۔

یہ پروگرام خصوصی اہمیت کا حامل رہا کیونکہ "AARI کی پہلی خاتون ڈائریکٹر ڈاکٹر شاکرہ جمیل"کی قیادت میں منعقد ہونے والا یہ پہلا سالانہ تحقیقی پروگرام تھا۔

پروگرام میں پلانٹ ٹشو کلچر، جینومکس، جینیٹک انجینئرنگ، جینوم ایڈیٹنگ، سوائل بیکٹیریالوجی اور بائیوفرٹیلائزرز سمیت جدید تحقیقی شعبوں پر پیش رفت پیش کی گئی۔ ملک کے ممتاز زرعی سائنسدانوں، ماہرین اور جامعات و تحقیقی اداروں کے نمائندوں نے تحقیقی پروگرامز کا جائزہ لیتے ہوئے تکنیکی تجاویز بھی پیش کیں۔

ماہرین نے جدید بائیوٹیکنالوجی اور روایتی کراپ بریڈنگ کے مؤثر امتزاج کو پاکستان کی زرعی پیداوار، غذائی تحفظ اور موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے چیلنجز سے نمٹنے کے لیے اہم قرار دیا۔

02/09/2026

23/04/2026

A memorable gathering was organized by the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute to honor Dr. Qamar Shakil on his prestigious appointment as Member of the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority, as well as to celebrate his retirement from the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute.

The event was graced by Chief Scientists, former Directors General, Vice Chancellors—including those from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad—the CEO of the Punjab Agricultural Research Board, heads of the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and the Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology, along with renowned scientists, seed company chairpersons, colleagues, and dear friends. Their presence reflected the immense respect and admiration Dr. Qamar Shakil has earned throughout his remarkable career.

Special video messages from world-renowned scientists, distinguished members of the international scientific community, and esteemed personalities who were unable to attend in person were also shared, adding further honor and warmth to the occasion.

18/02/2026

Heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Muhammad Younas on his well-deserved retirement. 🌿🎉
Dr. Younas was serving as Chief Scientist at the Oilseeds Research Institute, where his visionary leadership and dedicated service significantly strengthened oilseed research and development. 🌾🔬
On his retirement day, a special tribute of gratitude was paid to him by his parent institute, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute (ABRI), acknowledging his invaluable contributions and lifelong commitment to agricultural science.
His integrity, mentorship, and professional excellence have left a lasting legacy for colleagues and future researchers.
Wishing Dr. Muhammad Younas a healthy, peaceful, and joyful retired life ahead. 🌟💐

22/01/2026

We proudly and warmly welcome Mr. Rahil Shahzad (@ Rana Rahil Shahzad), Scientific Officer, ABRI, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad, on his return after the successful completion of an intensive six-month international training workshop under the Prime Minister’s Initiative for Training of 1,000 Agriculture Graduates in China 🇵🇰🇨🇳. Through this prestigious program, he gained advanced hands-on expertise in modern plant biotechnology and genome editing 🧬🔬, particularly in monocot and dicot crops 🌾🍅 such as rice and tomato, using state-of-the-art Golden Gate Cloning techniques.
With this valuable international exposure and technical capability, a new era of genome editing is set to begin at the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute 🚀🌱, strengthening research capacity, precision breeding efforts, and innovation-driven solutions for future agriculture. His return marks an important milestone in translating global scientific advancements into local impact 🌍➡️🇵🇰. We extend our sincere congratulations 🎉 and best wishes 🤝 for continued success, and look forward to his meaningful contributions toward advancing agricultural biotechnology at AARI 🌿🔬.














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22/12/2025

🌱 National Dialogue on Biotechnology: Shaping Pakistan’s Climate-Resilient Future (Held on 17-12-2025 at Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad🌍
Pakistan’s food system stands at a defining crossroads. Against the backdrop of climate change, water stress, and rising food insecurity, leaders from government, science, academia, and industry came together at the National Dialogue on Biotechnology, Climate Change & Food Security to chart a bold and evidence-based pathway forward.
📍 What stood out from the Dialogue?
🔹 Biotechnology is no longer optional—it is strategically indispensable for climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture
🔹 New Breeding Techniques (NBTs) and genome editing can accelerate the development of climate-resilient crops
🔹 Pakistan has strong scientific capacity—but regulatory modernization and coordinated innovation systems are critical to unlock impact
🔹 Public–private partnerships, trust, and transparent governance are key to taking science from labs to farmers’ fields
👥 The Dialogue brought together senior policymakers, leading scientists, universities, private-sector innovators, and development partners—reinforcing a shared vision: mainstreaming biotechnology into national food security and climate strategies.
📸 The images from the event reflect more than a conference—they capture a moment of national consensus, leadership, and commitment toward a resilient agricultural future.
➡️ Moving forward requires sustained collaboration, science-based regulation, and investment in human capital—so innovation translates into real benefits for farmers, consumers, and the environment.
Biotechnology is about survival. Innovation is the pathway. Collaboration is the solution.

11/09/2025