Pakistan has announced plans to establish a $10 million Clean Air Fund to support innovative startups tackling air pollution and smog. Addressing the Pakistan National Clean Air Conference 2026 in Islamabad, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik said the government would finance the initiative through its own limited resources after seeking support from international development partners, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNICEF, and GIZ. Malik highlighted the severe economic impact of air pollution, estimated at 6.5% of Pakistan’s GDP. The proposed fund aims to encourage clean-air technologies, environmental innovation, and practical solutions to improve air quality and protect public health across Pakistan.

Federal Minister Dr Musadik Malik says multinational flu vaccines have not reached Pakistan because proposed price increases were not approved. He cited pricing errors in three vaccines, noting that their latest import costs were significantly below the proposed prices. The minister has directed DRAP to review the vaccine prices under the relevant policy. DRAP has also been asked to reassess proposed prices for some of 52 new medicines after discrepancies were identified.

A delegation from Russian pesticide and agrochemical manufacturer Schelkovo Agrohim visited the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) to explore collaboration in high-quality seeds, crop protection, biofertilizers and pesticides. Discussions focused on identifying regional crop diseases and farming requirements before pursuing wider partnerships. UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali formed a committee of plant protection, soil science and seed science experts to review the company’s catalogue and shortlist products for local field trials. A Letter of Intent is expected to be signed to advance the proposed collaboration.