The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the FAO have announced awards for Pakistani institutions and scientists.
Pakistan will be awarded the award in Agricultural Scientific Research. This award is a recognition of the success of Pakistan's agricultural research. Kashif Riaz of Pakistan Atomic Energy has been nominated for the Young Scientist Award, while scientists Manzoor Hussain, Riaz Khan, Sajjad Haider and Hafiz Mumtaz will also be given the award. The award is a great honor for the outstanding services of Pakistani institutions and scientists. This award is being given for significant achievements in plant mutation breeding and related biotechnologies.
The awards will be formally announced during the next annual regular session of the IAEA General Conference, which will be held from September 20 to 24 this year at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna.
