Government to set up drone regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to set up a regulatory authority for the use of drones in various fields in the country.

Prime Minister Imran Khan today issued directives for setting up a committee to formulate laws for the establishment of the regulatory body.

Chairing a high-level meeting, Prime Minister Khan said drone technology is very useful for agriculture, urban planning, security and law and order.

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Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain briefed him on the formulation of a drone policy.

The committee is required to present a draft law for setting up of the proposed drone regulatory authority in a month.