Sharafat Ali

Jan 15, 2025 | usnews.com | Sharafat Ali

By Sharafat AliPAMPORE, India (Reuters) - Tucked in a valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas of the Indian Kashmir region is the town of Pampore, famed for its farms that grow the world's most expensive spice - the red-hued saffron. This is where most of saffron is farmed in India, the world's second-largest producer behind Iran of the spice, which costs up to 325,000 rupees ($3,800) a kg (2.2 pounds) because it is so labour-intensive to harvest.

Jan 15, 2025 | usnews.com | Sharafat Ali

By Sharafat AliPAMPORE, India (Reuters) - Tucked in a valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas of the Indian Kashmir region is the town of Pampore, famed for its farms that grow the world's most expensive spice - the red-hued saffron. This is where most of saffron is farmed in India, the world's second-largest producer behind Iran of the spice, which costs up to 325,000 rupees ($3,800) a kg (2.2 pounds) because it is so labour-intensive to harvest.

Dec 4, 2024 | tribune.com.pk | Sharafat Ali

Good governance is the bedrock for prosperity and stability in any society. It ensures an equal flow of resources across all regions of the country, providing economic opportunities for all communities. In Pakistan, which is a country of diverse communities, good governance is the cornerstone of a thriving society. Pakistan’s current administrative structure is unable to deliver good governance.

Nov 13, 2024 | pubs.acs.org | Sharafat Ali |Xianshe Feng

Nov 13, 2024 | dx.doi.org | Sharafat Ali |Xianshe Feng