ISLAMABAD (DAILY ITTEHAD) : The Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IPPCAAS), and the University of Agriculture’s Department of Entomology have signed an agreement in Beijing to establish the Pakistan-China Joint Research Facility for ‘Trim Brother Administration.’ The facility aims to collaborate on crop pest prevention and control through tests, research, and integrated disease control strategies. The agreement also includes workforce training and exchange programs. Challenges such as whiteflies’ impact on crops and risks from fruit flies and pink bollworm were highlighted during the ceremony.