ISLAMABAD: Dr. Shaukat Ali, a Pakistani academician long based in China, has been awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan\u2019s highest civil honors, in recognition of his work in agricultural innovation and his role in strengthening scientific ties between China and Pakistan, according to report published by China Economic Net on Monday. Dr. Ali, an Associate Professor and master\u2019s supervisor at Engineering Research Center of Biological Control Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University (SCAU), earned his Ph.D. there in 2009 and has been a faculty member ever since. His research focuses on developing biological pest control methods, particularly using insect-pathogenic fungi and natural predators, to support sustainable farming practices. As the only researcher in China to receive the award this year, Dr. Ali described the honor as a \u201clifetime achievement\u201d that validates his two decades of scientific and cross-border efforts. \u201cIt highlights the unique value of contributing to agricultural innovation within the context of Sino-Pak cooperation,\u201d he told CEN.\u201dThis award carries added significance as it acknowledges my 20 years of work in China, Pakistan\u2019s closest ally and strategic partner. This recognition underscores the deep trust and friendship between the two nations and reflects the special role of Pakistani professionals in strengthening this bond,\u201d he said. Beyond the laboratory, Dr. Ali serves as Deputy Director of the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center for Integrated Citrus Pests Management. In this role, he has helped to introduce Chinese green pest-control technologies\u2014such as sticky traps, pheromones, insect natural enemies, and insect pathogenic fungi \u2014to citrus growers in Pakistan. These methods have been tested different localities and have helped improve fruit quality and export competitiveness, according to him. DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD: Dr. Shaukat Ali, a Pakistani academician long based in China, has been awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan\u2019s highest civil honors, in recognition of his work in agricultural innovation and his role in strengthening scientific ties between China and Pakistan, according to report published by China Economic Net on Monday. Dr. Ali, an Associate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-504416","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n