ISLAMABAD (Nationaltimenews)- Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved establishment of Civil Drone Authority for the purpose of putting in place an institutionalized mechanism to facilitate development and regulation of the sector.Addressing a meeting in Islamabad, the Prime Minister stated that employing drone technology for commercial, research and development, agricultural and other peaceful purposes was the need of the hour.He observed that establishment of drone authority will not only fill the existing vacuum due to non-availability of law to regulate this important sector but will also be instrumental in promotion and domestic production of this critical technology. He said that effective use of drone technology in various sectors will help in resource optimization and better service delivery.The Prime Minister directed that the process of legislation for establishment of authority be completed on priority and the bill is introduced in the bill after its approval by the Cabinet.