Author: Dr. Muhammad Khalid Bashir

Food security remains a significant concern in Pakistan, a country with a population exceeding 240 million people. Despite its agricultural potential, challenges such as water scarcity, climate change, land degradation, and economic disparities continue to affect the nation’s ability to ensure consistent access to safe and nutritious food for all its citizens. Let us have a quick wrap up of these challenges: Pakistan heavily relies on the Indus River for irrigation, but the country faces severe water scarcity due to several factors: firstly, the uneven water distribution leading to disputes among provinces and water scarcity in some regions; secondly, mismanagement,…

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