POVERTY ALLEVIATION THROUGH INCULCATION OF OLIVE CULTURE IN BALOCHISTAN, IN THE LIGHT OF ISLAMIC TEACHINGS

Abstract

Abstract:
The fruit of olive is a God gifted fund on the account of its trade, food stuff and holds prime importance for healing purposes. Though, its patrimonial region is Mediterranean but in Pakistan there are multiple suitable places for olive culture. Especially, in Balochistan, the appropriate regions for the olive farming are Zhob, Sherani, Musa Khel, Loralai, Khuzdar, Wadh, Lasbela, and Kharan. By the dint of Islamic teachings, the masses of Balochistan can be stimulated for the cultivation of olive plants, owing to their deep concern with religion Islam. Due to religious tendency of the local people of Balochistan, they can be persuaded and educated to cultivate olive plants. This will bear upon remarkable change in environmental outlook and will also boost up economic position of the locals. This research paper under view is regarding the significance of olive cultivation in Balochistan under the limelight of Islamic teachings. This will assist to diminish environment desertification and poverty alleviation too.
Keywords: Olive Culture, Poverty, alleviation, desertification, Islamic Teachings