ASSIGNMENT

AREA PRODUCTION OF PINENUT IN PROVINCES OF

PAKISTAN
SUBMITTED TO:
SIR SAMMAR NAQVI
SUBMITTED BY:
NABIHA ZAHID (2018-ag-7182)
ZOHA ADIL (2018-ag-7137)
ASFA FATIMA (2018-ag-7139)
KHALIDA NAHEED (2018-ag-7140)
NIMRA ISHFAQ (2018-ag-7135)
SECTION:
M
SUBJECT:
HORTICULTURE
SUBMISSION DATE:
MARCH 12, 2019
 AREA PRODUCTION OF PINENUTS IN PROVINCES OF
PAKISTAN
The Chilgoza Pine (Pinus Gerardiana) found in the western Himalayan forests of Pakistan,
Afghanistan and India, growing at elevations between 1800 to 3350 meters. Pine Nuts or
Chilghoza is found in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan Provinces, the Northern Areas
(Gilgit Agency) and Kashmir. Chilgoza Pine have hardy tree and can endure excessive drought,
high winds, and severe cold in the winter. Nearly 20 percent of the Pakistani Forests comprise
of Chilgoza Trees. They are good source of essential minerals, vitamins and heart-healthy
monounsaturated fatty acids. Pine Nuts are crunchy yet buttery pieces of sweet delight that
you can simply snack on or add to salads and savories.

Pakistani Pine is the Biggest Size Pine Kernel in the World

Chilgoza Pines have similar appearance as stone pines and feature Long Slender, Pointed Kernels.
Pine Nut or Chilgoza a Signature Dried Fruit during winter in Pakistan. People make Snack called
Kish Kish by mixing Pine Nuts or Chilghoza with Jaggery, Peanuts, Walnuts, Sultanas and Dried
Coconut Shreds, and Eat it on Cold Mornings to Boost Energy. Pine Nuts or Chilgoza are Eaten
Raw or Roasted. Pine Nuts have rich flavor and creamy consistency and work well in European
recipes such as Pesto. Pakistani Chilgoza Pine’s the Biggest Size Kernel in the World. Large Pine
Nuts ideal for Snacking, Cooking, Baking, Blending, or Topping Foods.

Health Benefits of Pine Nuts or Chilgoza Pine

Pine Nuts or Chilgoza contain Palmitic, Stearic, Oleic and Linoleic Fatty Acids and high in Calcium
and other Minerals including Phosphorous and Iron. They also contain Vitamins B2 (riboflavin)
and B3 (niacin).

Uses of Pine Tree and Pine Cone

The tree exudes an Oleoresin when tapped which is good source of Turpentine oil. The Pine
Cones exude white resin which used to patch up wooden containers. The bark used for making
Baskets and Buckets. The wood used as timber and fuel wood. The branches used as roof
thatching materials in houses.

PAKISTAN’S CONTRIBUTION TO WORLD TOTAL PINENUT

PRODUCTION
Column1 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Kernal basis
(Metric tons) 6,000 4,000 4,000 3,000 4,000 3,000 3,000 2,900 3,000 4,000
Percentage 30% 11% 11% 16% 39% 7% 15% 13% 13% 13%

5 - Year Average Pinenut

Production
Pakistan's Contribution To World Total Pinenut
Production

Column1 2005-09 2007-11 2008-12 2009-13 2010-14 2011-15 2012-16 2013-17 Total
Percentage 19% 17% 10% 24% 15% 15% 16% 11%
Kernel basis (Metric
tons) 4,167 4,111 2,187 4,667 3,800 3,600 3,400 2,800 28,732

Chilgoza (Pinus gerardiana) Forest

Suleiman Mountain Range, Balochistan

(Area in Hectares)
Thick Chilgoza 2,475
Medium Chilgoza 2,455
Sparse Chilgoza 12,182
Total Area 17,112

AREA UNDER PINENUT - BALOCHISTAN

Total area fall under Chilgoza Pine in Balochistan is Approximately 26,000 he

Area in Hectares
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
22,000 22,600 23,500 23,500 23,700 25,400 24,100 24,100 25,200 26,000

PRODUCTION OF PINENUT- BALOCHISTAN

Metric Tonnes
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
4,000 3,500 3,500 2,800 3,500 2,700 2,700 2,500 2,800 3,200
 AREA UNDER PINENUT - KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Area in Hectares
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
4500 4470 4500 4400 4500 4470 4470 4500 5500 6500

PRODUCTION OF PINENUT - KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

Metric Tonnes
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Total
700 500 500 300 500 300 300 500 700 800 5100

AREA UNDER PINENUT - PUNJAB

Area in Hectares
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PRODUCTION OF PINENUT – PUNJAB

Metric Tonns
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

AREA UNDER PINENUT - SINDH

Area in Hectares
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PRODUCTION OF PINENUT – SINDH

Area in Hectares
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00