Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 4:02 PM

A devastating flash flood caused by a cloudburst in Gilgit-Baltistan's Danyore nala has wiped out a groundbreaking saffron farming project in just 30 minutes. The project, a symbol of innovation and climate-resilient agriculture, was located near Karakoram International University and spread across 20 kanals of land.

Launched in 2022 through a collaboration between local farmers, investors from Islamabad, and agricultural experts, the "Perfect Farming" initiative had been successfully growing imported saffron plants. The aim was to reduce Pakistan's reliance on saffron imports and boost rural economic sustainability through high-value, climate-friendly farming.

With proven results and st...