This paper looks at the role of credit to agricultural sector in Pakistan. It begins with an
analysis of credit as indirect input to agricultural sector. It helps the farmers to buy modern …

This book addresses the most pressing water resource issues in South Asia, particularly in
relation to climate change and variability. This is a region characterised by abundant water …

Due to inadequate rainfall, groundwater has acquired a vital role in the development of
Pakistan's agricultural economy. However, a lack of awareness concerning the use of …

Pakistan is located between latitudes 24oN and 37oN and longitudes 61oE to 76oE. It is
bordered by India in the East, China in the Northeast, Afghanistan in the North, Iran in the …

Variation in water use, crop water productivity and profitability was studied across the
sampled watercourses of the Lagar Distributary of Upper Gogera branch of Lower Chenab …

A pot experiment was conducted to study the effects of conjunctive use of saline and fresh
water on the growth and biomass of cotton crop and to observe varietal variability for salinity …

Agriculture is the single largest sector of Pakistan's economy. It contributes about 24 percent
of the GDP, directly accounts for about 70 percent of the export earnings and employs more …

ABSTRACT The Indus River and its tributaries bring 190 billion cubic meter (BCM) of water
annually, out of which 129 BCM is diverted for irrigation through a network of headworks …

Due to inadequate rainfall, groundwater has acquired a vital role in the development of
Pakistan's agricultural economy. However, a lack of awareness concerning the use of …