Photo: fileKarachi is once again witnessing the relentless impact of climate change on Pakistan’s prized mango crop, leading to a projected 20% reduction in production for the current season. Pakistan’s mango production capacity typically reaches around 1.8 million metric tonnes; however, the changing climate could limit it to 1.44 million metric tonnes. The PFVA patron-in-chief warned that the prolonged winter and delayed arrival of summer have resulted in declining mango production and weakened disease-fighting capabilities in mango orchards. Shah expressed caution regarding mango exports, noting a gloomy export scene due to economic restrictions and informal trade practices. Punjab accounts for 70% of Pakistan’s mango production, while Sindh contributes 29%, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) holds a 1% share, he said.
