Pakistan imposes ban on rice cultivation

Amid tensions with India, Pakistan’s Agriculture Department has banned paddy cultivation in Punjab.

The Pakistani government attributed this decision to wastage of water and pest attacks on crops. The government has also warned of strict legal action against those who do not follow the directive.

The Department of Agriculture, Government of Pakistan has issued new directives under the Punjab Agricultural Pest Ordinance 1959 and 1960. According to the notification, the Government of Pakistan has banned the sowing of paddy. The government has directed farmers not to sow paddy before May 20 and warned of legal action against those who disobey the order.

The government has taken this decision to prevent the outbreak of insect attacks and improve the quality of production and to conserve the water resources in the region. The notice advises farmers to follow these guidelines carefully to avoid penalties and ensure successful paddy harvesting. The implementation of this agricultural policy is expected to benefit both farmers and the economy by maintaining good crop production conditions.

The Government of Pakistan has said that paddy is an important crop in the agriculture sector of Punjab and early planting will increase pest attacks and waste water. In addition, the government will take strict legal action against those who violate the law.

After the Pahalgam terror attack, there is an atmosphere of tension between India and Pakistan. After the attack, India revoked the Indus Waters Treaty and closed the dam on the Chenab river. India’s diplomatic relations with Pakistan have reached a pit.

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