Islamabad: Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday revealed that the government intends to import specific cannabis seeds to launch research work on its medicinal and industrial uses and tap into international cannabidiol (CBD) market that’s worth USD 25 billion, according to news sources.
During his media briefing, Fawad Chaudhry clarified that the hemp to be grown in Pakistan contains legal levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — around 0.3% or less. He said that these hemp seeds will be used for producing oils and leaves for medicines, and the stems are used to extract fibres that are widely replacing cotton in the international market.
He made these statements in the aftermath of federal cabinet approving the country’s first license for non-psychoactive hemp. This project of hemp is part of the science ministry’s initiative on precision agriculture. The hemp seeds planted under this project will be used for the extraction of cannabidiol (CBD), which is widely used for therapeutic purposes.
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