Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Anti-Locust spray on 133,000 hectares in Punjab

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Measures are being taken to control locust in Punjab under a comprehensive strategy and surveillance of 3.7 million hectares and spray on 133,000 hectares land has been completed so far. This was stated by Chief Secretary Punjab Jawwad Rafique Malik while briefing a meeting of National Locust Control Centre through video-link. Punjab Agriculture Minster Malik … Read more

Chinese aid arrives in Karachi to help fight locusts’ disaster

Locusts affected area

The first batch of China’s emergency aid arrived in Karachi on Monday morning to help Pakistan fight the ongoing locust disaster. According to APP, the first batch of the aid materials includes close to 50,000 liters of pesticides. It also includes 14 air-powered high-efficiency remote sprayers. “The first batch of aid to control the locust … Read more