Agriculture experts hold that if the Pakistani government prioritises the development of the date palm sector, it will certainly boost the national economy. The native date palm trees standing along the banks of rivers Ghambila, Kurram and Indus in districts of Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu and Lakki Marwat in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are facing a climate crisis, with a significant decline in their quality and production over the last two years.
Climate change has brought about extreme weather events, including hailstorms, floods, and prolonged hot summers, which have had a devastating impact on desi and other varieties of date palms in the area.
Source: thefridaytimes.com