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Pakistan farmers pin poor mango crop on climate change Sabina QAZI May 31, 2024 2 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Pakistan is the world's fourth-largest mango producer but recent weather changes have upended the industry Asif HASSAN Pakistani farmer Muhammad Yusuf blames climate change for wreaking havoc on his mango crops in Tando Allahyar village Asif HASSAN The income loss from a poor mango harvest could have a significant impact on Pakistan, where agriculture accounts for almost a quarter of the GDP Asif HASSAN Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Pakistan's mangoes are normally a source of national pride and much-needed income, but farmers are blaming climate change for the parasites and extreme weather ruining much of this season's crop.A white and orange scarf wrapped around his head in the scorching heat, farmer Muhammad Yusuf lamented the erratic weather. × This page requires Javascript. 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