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NewsPolicy28 October 2026

Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority and PMAS-AAUR sign a memorandum of understanding on cannabis research and laboratory testing in Rawalpindi

The Green Post reported that the Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority (CCRA) and Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) signed a memorandum of understanding on 28 October. The article says the agreement covers research on cannabis biology, genetics, biotechnology and bioactive compounds, the development of laboratory testing methods including cannabinoid quantification and method validation, joint research projects and technical training for CCRA's laboratory. It says the two institutions will share expertise and research resources, and quotes CCRA's Director General as calling the agreement a step towards a scientifically supported regulatory framework.

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PlaceRawalpindiRawalpindi DistrictPunjabPakistan

AgencyCannabis Control and Regulatory Authority; Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi

Approximate location33.60, 73.07

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2026-10-28 Policy Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority and PMAS-AAUR sign a memorandum of understanding on cannabis research and laboratory testing in Rawalpindi The Green Post reported that the Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority (CCRA) and Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) signed a memorandum of understanding on 28 October. The article says the agreement covers research on cannabis biology, genetics, biotechnology and bioactive compounds, the development of laboratory testing methods including cannabinoid quantification and method validation, joint research projects and technical training for CCRA's laboratory. It says the two institutions will share expertise and research resources, and quotes CCRA's Director General as calling the agreement a step towards a scientifically supported regulatory framework. https://greenpost.com.pk/ccra-pmas-aaur-partner-to-improve-cannabis-testing-and-regulation/ Pakistan Punjab Rawalpindi District Rawalpindi 33° 36' 0.00" N, 73° 4' 12.00" E event site Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority; Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi