As locusts can revisit in future, Pakistan should be ready to cope with them

Rural community must be trained in locust drying and processing

Earlier, households earned thousands of rupees during community-based locust harvest

Migrating across continents, locusts destroy green vegetation that comes in their way

Lack of counselling, innovation has led to poor human capital development

Better livelihood opportunities in rural areas slow down migration to urban centres

Instead of snapshot actions, tourism ministries should devise comprehensive policies for promoting sustainable tourism

This has led to ineffective drainage system, rainwater accumulation

Export potential is much higher provided adequate facilities are given, infestation is checked

Country needs to devise realistic policy for enhancing food processing, value addition