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Sania visits Pakistan Agriculture Research Center to explore multi-sectoral collaborations for Ehsaas

July 11, 2020 -Islamabad: “Within the government, multi-sectoral collaboration is critical for the success of Ehsaas program”, said Dr. Sania Nishtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation during her visit to Pakistan Agriculture Research Center (PARC) in Islamabad. The visit aimed to explore how the potential and expertise of this prestigious institution can be tapped to build capacity and offer livelihood opportunities to Ehsaas beneficiaries. Dr. Muhammad Azeem Khan, Chairman, PARC briefed Dr. Nishtar about the land management and amelioration strategies to support farmers under agricultural research and development programs. At the occasion, Dr. Nishtar was also joined by Engineer Shamim-ul-Sibtain Shah, Director General NARC, Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad, Member National Resources Division, PARC, Director Land Resources, Dr. Shahid Massud Gul, Nasir Mehmood Cheema, Director Special Initiator, Dr. Tariq Sultan Incharge Compost Processing Unit, Dr. Amjad, CEO PATCO and other scientists.