30/07/2026
🌿 ANOTHER SUCCESS STORY OF STON CHULI FARMERS COOPERATIVE SOCIETY, KHARMANG 🌿
We are proud to share another milestone in our journey toward sustainable agriculture and economic development in Baltistan.
With the valuable collaboration of our co-partner, the Agriculture Department, Baltistan Region, Ston Chuli Farmers Cooperative Society, Kharmang has successfully cultivated lavender as a medicinal and high-value crop in Baltistan.
Today, we were honored to welcome Miss Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a renowned Pakistani filmmaker, journalist, and activist, best known for her Oscar-winning documentaries and her work highlighting social issues and women’s rights. She visited our lavender cultivation site and greatly appreciated this innovative agricultural initiative and the efforts of our farmers.
Miss Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy appreciated our success and expressed her willingness to support and cooperate with us in future initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of local communities.
This achievement is a result of teamwork, farmers’ dedication, institutional collaboration, and our shared vision for a better future.
Together, we are working to promote modern agriculture, create new economic opportunities, empower local farmers and contribute to the sustainable development of the people of Baltistan.
Special thanks to Mr. Sultan Abbas, Coordinator to Ms. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, for his valuable support, encouragement, and efforts in strengthening opportunities for our farming community. 🤝🌱
Ston Chuli Farmers Cooperative Society, Kharmang
Saadu Ali Balovi Office of the Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan Agriculture Kharmang Sikandar Ali Balovi Skardu TV
Sharmeen Obaid
Asian Farmers' Association Asia-Pacific Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics Asia-Pacific Farmers' Forum Sultan Abbas