Murree Rainwater Harvesting
Client:
Local Government & Community Development Department
Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Govt. of the Punjab.
Monday, 29 September
2025
Ahmad Bilal and Sundas Hassan from The Urban Unit’s Agriculture Sector visited Kotli Sattiyan to assess farming practices and challenges. Farmers reported issues such as water scarcity, pest infestations, wild boar damage, wildfires, and limited use of modern inputs. While the region cultivates maize, chillies, wheat, vegetables, and fruits like apples and olives—with potential for agri-tourism—low rainfall and inadequate veterinary services remain key obstacles. The study emphasized the resilience of local farmers and called for better water management, pest control, and institutional support to enhance agricultural sustainability.
SEP 28
2023
The Urban Unit disseminates information, research and different project-related activities through a mix of print and electronic media. Urban Unit's publications such as Urban News Gallery, News Gazette, Urban Geographic Magazine,