Safeguarding Pakistan’s Native Livestock Heritage While Building a Climate-Smart Food Future
Pakistan’s indigenous livestock, including its resilient camel breeds, provide the majority of the country’s milk, meat, and fiber while thriving in extreme climates with minimal inputs. Supporting pastoralists and protecting native breeds is key to sustainable, climate-smart food systems. This article explores strategies to preserve heritage livestock and develop ethical, high-input dairy while positioning camels as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s future food security.


