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FAO conducted the fifth-round household survey in Pakistan's Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh provinces from 22 November to 31 December 2023, interviewing 11,584 rural households across 47 districts using two-step cluster sampling. The DIEM-Monitoring System aimed to monitor livelihoods and food security, comparing results with earlier rounds to track trends...

FAO has successfully conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) program at the Balochistan Agricultural Research and Development Center (BARDC) in Quetta. This initiative, part of the Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Program (RBWRP), aims to enhance the capabilities of government officers from the Balochistan Agriculture Department, equipping them with the...

The Ministry of National Food Security & Research of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), hosted a technical workshop for the project "Technical Assistance for Animal Health Systems to Address Emerging and Priority Zoonotic Diseases and Health...

Quetta – Florence Rolle, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO) Representative in Pakistan, recently concluded a four-day visit to Quetta and Loralai districts of Balochistan. The visit reaffirmed FAO's commitment to strengthening agricultural productivity, supporting flood-affected communities, and fostering resilience in Balochistan through multifaceted initiatives addressing critical...

The FAO Team successfully conducted a two-day Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting on the Balochistan Fisheries Policy and Legal Framework at the Planning & Development Conference Hall in Quetta. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Imran Gichki, Secretary of Fisheries and Coastal Development Department, Balochistan. Key attendees included Minister for...