Turkish Ambassador & PARC Chairman Inaugurated Green House for Fruit Plant Germplasm Handling and Bee Hive Production Lab at NARC.

Islamabad: (PR&P, PARC) His Excellency Prof. Dr. Mehmet Paçacı, Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan, Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali, Chairman PARC, Vice president of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). Dr. Umit Naci YORULMA, Country head TİKA Pakistan Muhsin BALCİ, Inaugurated the Bee Hive Products Laboratory at the Honeybee Research Institute (HBRI), and Green House for Fruit Plants Germplasm Handling at Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad. These laboratories are established in collaboration and support from TIKA.
Dr. Mehmet Paçacı said that these labs will serve as a center for training and capacity building, equipping beekeepers, researchers, and students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel. Chairman PARC extended heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Turkiye TIKA for their invaluable contribution and unwavering commitment to strengthening our agricultural research capabilities. He further stated that this state-of-the-art laboratory marks a significant milestone in country’s ongoing efforts to advance Honeybee research and development in Pakistan. Already TIKA has established an artificial queen insemination Laboratory at HBRI which is of great importance for quality queen production. Dr. Umit Naci YORULMA said that through cooperation and collective efforts, we can build a vibrant and sustainable apiculture industry that benefits all stakeholders.
The inauguration of the labs marks a significant advancement for Pakistan’s apiculture and Horticulture sectors. The Bee Products Laboratory demonstrates our commitment to enhancing the quality and productivity of bee products. This facility will help ensure these products meet the international standards, paving way for increased exports and economic growth. Meanwhile, the new Green House at Horticulture Research Institute (HRI) is equipped with controlled temperature and humidity system. These conditions will improve the survival rate of both exotic and local fruit germplasm, expediting the selection process for developing new and promising verities. Scientists at HRI have already begun experimenting with various fruits in the green house, yielding successful results.