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Action to support implementation of Codex AMR (ACT)
17 November 2023
17 November 2023
Under the "Action to support implementation of Codex AMR (ACT)" initiative, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has introduced a new publication titled "Pakistan in ACTion." With a population exceeding 240 million, Pakistan boasts robust agriculture and farming traditions. To address the demands of its growing...
Together with Government & other UN partners, FAO marks WFD with Clean River Indus Drive
17 October 2023
17 October 2023
FAO, in collaboration with the Government and other UN partners, observed World Food Day (WFD) under the theme "Water is Life, Water is Food Leave no one behind." The event took place near Al-Manzar, Jamshoro in Sindh along the River Indus, where over 500 participants from various sectors joined hands...
Regional Collaboration: Pakistan Shares Insights on Foodborne AMR with Cambodia and Nepal
02 October 2023
02 October 2023
In September, FAO Pakistan hosted a workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan, under the "Action to support implementation of Codex AMR texts (ACT)" project. This workshop brought together more than 60 participants from Pakistan, as well as ACT project coordinators from Cambodia and Nepal, along with the regional coordinator for Asia. The...
FAO’s DIEM Strengthens Food Security and Livelihoods Situation Monitoring in Pakistan
12 September 2023
12 September 2023
In an important event hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Pakistan, the Data in Emergencies Information System (DIEM) was unveiled, offering a unique and innovative solution for monitoring food security and livelihoods in the country. The event, attended by representatives from UN agencies,...
Unifying Efforts: Pakistan’s Fight Against AMR
08 September 2023
08 September 2023
In a recent one-day consultative meeting led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the urgent need for a robust national policy and legal framework to address AMR, especially concerning food safety, was underscored. AMR is a global health threat affecting healthcare, veterinary, and agricultural sectors....