Pakistan, Jan. 31 -- Pakistan inaugurated its first Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority to ensure food safety and export quality. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and CM Maryam Nawaz launched the landmark authority. Leaders said it will provide transparent oversight of food, agricultural products, and medicines.Groceries

The Prime Minister highlighted past mismanagement, including a modern laboratory in Karachi left unused for 20 years. He noted that a rice export complaint had revealed widespread fraud, leading to staff overhaul and new leadership. Shehbaz Sharif called the authority a step toward accountability and efficiency in public service.

CM Maryam Nawaz said Pakistan lacked a world-class testing facility despite being an ag...