The International Honey Bee Conference on “Bee Pollination Under Climate Change Scenario ” was held on Thursday by The Institute of Plant Protection, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan.
Federal Minister on National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam was the chief guest at the event. The minister said, “Pakistan has great potential for beekeeping due to a diverse bee flora and suitable environmental conditions. Honeybees are an essential component of modern agriculture and economy.”
Beekeeping and honey production is becoming a profitable business in Pakistan along with being an eco-friendly practice.
Pakistan has three species of native Apis and one exotic honeybee.