The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has achieved a significant milestone by selecting highly qualified young scientists from 71 districts nationwide through a transparent and merit-based recruitment process. This initiative marks a transformative step towards enhancing agricultural research and innovation in the country

Nationwide Selection of Top Talent​

The newly appointed scientists include top position holders and gold medalists with expertise in modern agricultural research. These individuals hail from all four provinces, as well as Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, reflecting PARC’s commitment to inclusive national development.​

Commitment to Transparency and Excellence

Under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali, PARC has emphasized transparency and meritocracy in its hiring practices. The council has addressed and refuted baseless allegations aimed at undermining the credibility of the recruitment process. Dr. Ali clarified that the conversion of non-scientific positions into scientific roles was a strategic move to bolster the quality of agricultural research, a decision well within the council’s jurisdiction.​

Securing Unprecedented Research Funding​

As a testament to its enhanced research capabilities, PARC has secured over Rs. 10 billion in foreign research grants for the first time in its history. This influx of funding is expected to significantly advance Pakistan’s agricultural research initiatives and align them with international standards.​

Recognition of Leadership

Chairman Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali’s visionary leadership has been recognized both nationally and internationally. He has been honored with the Presidential Pride of Performance in Pakistan and is the first Pakistani scientist to receive South Korea’s Presidential Award for scientific contributions.​

This landmark recruitment drive by PARC not only strengthens the nation’s agricultural research framework but also sets a precedent for transparent and merit-based hiring practices in Pakistan.​