F.P. Report KARACHI: Dozens of mango varieties from Pakistan’s southern Sindh province were displayed at a three-day festival in Karachi on Saturday, aiming to introduce citizens to different types of the fruit and its products, according to the organizers.
Pakistan produces nearly 200 varieties of mangoes, frequently described as the “king of fruits,” particularly in the southeastern province of Sindh, which is home to vast mango orchards. The most famous of these varieties include Sindhri, Dusheri, Chaunsa, Anwar Ratole and Langra. However, growers emphasize that many people are unaware of other varieties, such as Fajri, Saroli, Neelum, Gulab Khasa, Al-Phanso, Bagan Pali, and Paraga, among many others.
The three-day mango festival, hosted by the Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, in collaboration with the Pakistan Maritime Museum, began on Friday and will conclude on Sunday. “The primary aim is to raise awareness among our people, who already love mangoes, that it’s not just about Sindhri and Chaunsa,” said Dr. Zulfiqar Yousufani, a progressive grower whose mangoes are exported to Europe, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other parts of the Middle East.
“There are many varieties. Try them too.” He said the idea behind the festival was to highlight that Pakistani mangoes were the best and loved across the world.
“Following Sindhri, Sonehri, Bagan Pali, and Chaunsa are also being exported in significant quantities,” Yousufani said, pointing t.
