Stung by climate change, K-P's beekeepers struggle - The Express Tribune

PUBLISHED June 14, 2026

For Wali Badshah, 45, a beekeeper in Kohat, the changing seasons no longer signal a time of harvest, but a season of loss. Over the past decade, the nectar-rich landscapes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) have been transformed by rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns, leaving beekeepers struggling to maintain the delicate colonies that once defined the region’s honey industry. As climate change, deforestation, and pesticide use converge, the traditional honey trade—a vital lifeline for millions of workers in the province—faces an existential threat that is hitting both local livelihoods and international export markets.