Agriculture

News DeskIslamabad: Up to 15 million people face risk of catastrophic flooding from glacial lakes which could burst their natural dams at any moment, a new study finds.The study led by Newcastle University is the first global…

News DeskIslamabad: During the current spring tree plantation campaign, the government has set a goal of providing training to over 2,800 olive farmers and stakeholders by organising 47 training programmes in order to encourage and grow…

News DeskIslamabad: A new westerly weather system is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms and snowfall across northern and western parts of Pakistan from February 8 to 10, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warning of…

News DeskIslamabad: Oranges should be a regular part of your diet since they are high in the vitamin B complex, as well as minerals like salt, potassium, calcium, and copper; and they have around 2.5 times more calcium than other citrus…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: These three siblings walk for miles on daily basis to obtain water. They have grown up carrying these containers because the most precious natural resource of clean water is denied to them. Their daily quest…

News DeskKarachi: Sindh Agriculture University Faculty of Agricultural Engineering Dean and Water Expert Dr Altaf Ali Siyal said that the agriculture sector of Sindh Province is facing various threats and concerns due to climate change.…

News DeskIslamabad: The agency is seeking $173.5 million to provide humanitarian assistance to flood victims in post-disaster relief efforts. Only 15 per cent of the total pledged funds for the UN’s flash appeal has been received…

Zareef BalochQuetta: Yar Mohammad Sakim, a 60-year-old farmer from Kech, is one of the victims of recent Monsoon flood devastations in Balochistan. Sakim’s date palm farms have been ruined which was his major source of income to sponsor…

News DeskIslamabad: World Food Day is being observed today (October 16) across the globe including Pakistan to highlight the millions of people who cannot afford a healthy diet and the need for regular access to nutritious food.…

News Desk MUZAFFARGARH: The district administration Muzaffargarh has launched a unique project titled “Maiwa Jungle” in line with Japanese technique carrying plants nurtured with multiple choices of fruits at the same time at one place.…