SLAMABAD: Pakistan legally issues license for production of “Bhang” forindustrial use.
The federal cabinet on Tuesday green-lighted the issuance of a firstlicence for medical and industrial use of hemp leaves, locally known as*Bhang*.
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry tweeted that thecabinet which met with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair in Islamabadtoday approved the first licence for the ministry and the Pakistan Councilof Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR).
He termed the approval a landmark decision that, according to him, willplace Pakistan in billions of USD CBD market.
Separately, sources relayed the cabinet reviewed the country’s overallpolitical and economic situation and got a detailed briefing on Karachi’sstate of affairs, especially the devastation caused by recentrecord-breaking monsoon spells of rain in the metropolis.
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It was also briefed on the operation against encroachments on the capital’sMargalla Road, and outsourcing of the country’s major airports.
Moreover, the federal cabinet approved construction of high-rise buildingsin Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Multan and endorsed names forelection to Pakistan Petroleum Limited’s (PPL) board of directors.
An annual report of the NEPRA and State of Industry was also presented inthe meeting. The cabinet also endorsed the Economic Coordination Committee(ECC) decisions.
