| Extend the validity of certificate for plant variety protection to 5 years |
| Reform ID | F252 |
| Description | The certificates for Plant Variety Protection were issued with a shorter validity period, requiring frequent renewals. This leads to administrative burden, increased compliance costs for breeders, and potential disruptions in protection and commercialization of plant varieties. |
| Department | Plant Breeders' Rights Registry (PBRR) |
| Jurisdiction / Location | Federal - Entire Pakistan |
| Sector | Agriculture and Livestock |
| Start Date | 18-08-2025 |
| Target Deadline | 19-11-2025 |
| Date Enacted | 10-09-2025 |
| Implementation Status | Completed |
| Progress |
100%
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| CCORR Direction | Simplify |
| Cost Savings PKR (Mil.) | 0.236 |
| Evidence | |