According to Seed News, a new seed association called Association Seed Companies of Pakistan (ASCOP) was established by the private seed companies in Sahiwal, Okara and Pakpattan districts. An executive committee comprising nine members from different companies has also been constituted. The address is: Association Seed Companies of Pakistan, 110-A, Government Officers Cooperative Society, Farid Town, Sahiwal. The association officials can be reached by contacting the President (Tel: ++92-441-221456;), General Secretary (++ 92-441-51049) and Financial Secretary (++ 92-441-51049). (Editor: We wish the new association a success in its endeavour)