Pakistani Farmers' Union Calls On Army To Address Food And Fertiliser Shortages

According to a report from the Pakistan-based newspaper, Dawn, a group of farmers in Pakistan has requested the country's army to collaborate with them in addressing the ongoing food and fertilizer crises.

The President of ‘Pakistan Kissan Ittehad,’ Khalid Khokhar, stated that the army of Pakistan should follow the examples of China, Korea, and Israel and participate in reviving the agricultural sector by cultivating uncultivated lands for crop and livestock production.

According to Dawn's report, the speaker mentioned the army's involvement in aiding communities in Balochistan, specifically in the development of the Mirani Dam Command area. He highlighted that the army has played an active role in relief efforts during various natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and locust control. The speaker further suggested that the army should take a more proactive approach in this regard, especially in tasks like canal desilting.

During a recent webinar titled 'Pakistan's Food Crisis: Reason, Consequences and Way Forward', conducted by Red Lantern Analytica, Dr. Marium Kamal, Assistant Professor at CSAS, University of Punjab, Pakistan, presented her research findings on the availability of food in Pakistan.

According to her, she surveyed her students in various parts of the country, which revealed that food is indeed available in the market, but the prices are skyrocketing, making it unaffordable for the average citizen.

Dr. Kamal emphasized that inflation is a critical issue that needs to be addressed to mitigate Pakistan's food crisis.

Dr. Marium Kamal addressed the food security concerns in Pakistan and highlighted both internal and external factors impacting it. As per the press release, she mentioned that Pakistan's food security is being affected by several external factors. These include the world's slow recovery from the pandemic, tensions between Russia and Ukraine leading to disruptions in food supply chains, and the impact of climate change on Pakistan, such as floods, heat waves, and drought occurring across different seasons.

-ANI 

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