SBP backs urban agriculture to tackle Pakistan’s food and heat crisis
As Pakistan grapples with rapid urbanization and escalating climate challenges, integrating Urban Agriculture (UA) into urban planning has emerged as a vital pathway to secure food supplies and cool down concrete-laden cities.
August 19, 2026 (MLN): As Pakistan grapples with rapid urbanization and escalating climate challenges, integrating Urban Agriculture (UA) into urban planning has emerged as a vital pathway to secure food supplies and cool down concrete-laden cities. According to the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) Half Year Economic Report, the convergence of shrinking arable land, population growth, and rising urban temperatures has...