Afghanistan, May 25 -- Pakistan's mangoes, once a reliable source of export earnings, are facing a significant decline in production and quality. Trade disruptions, unsupportive domestic policies, and climate change have adversely affected the mango industry for the third consecutive year.

This year, Pakistani traders have reduced their export target from 125,000 tonnes to 100,000 tonnes due to lower production and average quality, both attributed to the negative effects of climate change. High temperatures and water shortages have become major concerns for mango growers across the country.

Pakistan produces approximately 1.8 million tonnes of mangoes annually. However, the output this year is expected to be around 1.2 million tonnes, a...