Vanishing Greens: Plantation push urged along highways, canals on July 31, 2024The lush green corridors lining highways and canals, once the hallmark of south Punjab’s infrastructure, are now dwindling steadily. The picturesque landscapes, teeming with life and offering respite to weary travelers, are now increasingly barren stretches. “This alarming decline not only mars the aesthetic appeal of these vital highways but also poses a severe threat […]
South Punjab mangoes – another victim of climate change on July 22, 2024Despite changing weathers and multiple other issues confronting farmers across South Punjab, the region still remains a “Mangoes Heaven and Taste Capital” owing to exotic flavor and aroma of different mango varieties. Extremely popular world over, mango orchards are a hallmark of fertile lands of Multan, Muzaffargarh, Khanewal, Rahim Yar Khan and other cities of […]
Ailing soil calls for chemical-free farming practices on June 24, 2024Excessive and disproportionate use of chemical pesticides in agriculture damages the soil fertility, causes deficiency in essential nutrients resulting in decreased crop productivity and consequently affecting human health. Since our farmers started using fertilizers in place of organic matter and pesticides to kill worms, insects and other harmful creatures, massive use of these chemicals showed […]
Animals for aid: Opening new vistas for empowerment on June 17, 2024After decades long spell of poverty, poor widow Lateefan Begum’s economic well-being began with the acquisition of a buffalo through Punjab government’s support initiative – a turnaround resulting in Master degree for her son and a respectable job for him. A resident of Mouza Kotla Chakar, Lateefan Begum was handed over this buffalo in 2017 […]