Under a five-year plan initiated in 2015, the agriculture department of Pakistan's Punjab province is providing two million olive saplings free of charge to farmers in the Pothohar region.

Aerial view of a landscape featuring a river, greenery, and mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times

Production

Feb. 1, 2016

Wastelands for Olive Farming in Punjab

The Punjab Government in Pakistan plans to use the naturally well-drained soil and climatic conditions of Punjab wastelands to promote olive farming.

Faisal Mosque in Islamabad with four tall minarets and a large triangular roof structure. - Olive Oil Times

Dec. 4, 2014 World

Islamabad, Pakistan Plants 5,000 Olive Trees in Bid to Beautify City

A landscape featuring numerous olive trees arranged in rows across a flat terrain. - Olive Oil Times

Dec. 31, 2012 World

Pakistan to Plant 4 Million Olive Trees

Mountain landscape in Pakistan featuring rocky terrain and clouds in the sky. - Olive Oil Times

Oct. 2, 2012 World

Olive Cultivation Begins in Pakistan with Italy's Help

Flag of Pakistan featuring a white crescent moon and a five-pointed star on a green background. - Olive Oil Times

Dec. 6, 2011 Production

Pakistan Promotes Olive Cultivation in Punjab

Map of Pakistan showing major cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. - Olive Oil Times

Sep. 26, 2011 Production

Pakistan Makes Plans for Olive Oil Production