ABL supports Arid University research on hydroponic farming using alternative energy resources

Allied Bank is collaborating with Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi to conduct research on the Hydroponic Farming in Pakistan.

ABL supports Arid University research on hydroponic farming using alternative energy resources

Agriculture is the backbone of the Pakistani Economy as it contributes significantly towards our GDP and employment. While playing its role as Financial Institution to support the farming community through tailor-made financial products ABL truly acknowledges the efforts of research institutions to upscale farming techniques.

To encourage diversification in the Agriculture Sector and adoption of state-of-the-art farming techniques, Allied Bank has entered into a collaboration with Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi to conduct research on the viability of the Hydroponic Farming in Pakistan using Alternative Energy Resources.

In order to provide support for research, ABL has donated a 10 KW Solar Grid Sharing System to PMAS – Arid University for their Greenhouse Hydroponic Setup under CSR. Mr. Tariq Munir, Head Agriculture Finance Division, ABL, and Dr. Qamar-uz- Zaman, Vice-Chancellor, PMAS-ARID Agriculture University Rawalpindi signed the Memorandum of Understanding. ABL endeavors to continue such initiatives in the future as well.

By Ahsan Ali

A young motivated person, interested in research and bioenterpreneurship in Pakistan.