KARACHI; The second international Khajur (Date) Festival was held at the Karachi Expo Center, attracting companies and farmers from Pakistan, the UAE, Egypt, and other countries. The event showcased methods to boost date palm production and create eco-friendly products from date waste.
Experts highlighted that Pakistan is one of the world’s top date producers but needs improvements in quality, packaging, and exports to meet global standards. It was announced that Balochistan alone can cultivate 72 varieties of dates.
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A special UAE delegation participated under the Khalifa Initiative, introducing different date varieties and offering expertise in production and export quality. Meanwhile, an Egyptian company, Valorizon, displayed innovative products made from date palm waste, including slippers, yarn, cloth, and fertilizer, aiming to reduce waste and create jobs.
The event, supported by a €13 million EU-funded project, also provided training and business development support to farmers from 20 districts of Balochistan. The goal was to help them improve production, build partnerships, and access international markets.
