Explanation

• Monsoon winds bring seasonal rains to Pakistan.
• They mainly affect the amount and distribution of rainfall.
• Most monsoon rains occur during summer months.
• Southwest monsoon winds come from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
• Punjab and northern areas receive more monsoon rainfall.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

Explanation

• Agriculture divides crops into Kharif (summer) and Rabi (winter).
• Barley and Mustard are Rabi crops.
• Kharif crops are grown in summer season (rainy season).
• Barley and mustard grow in winter season (cool climate).

Kharif Crops (Summer)

• Rice
• Cotton
• Maize
• Sugarcane
• Millet

Rabi Crops (Winter)

• Wheat
• Barley
• Mustard
• Gram (Chickpea)
• Lentils

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

Major Kharif Crops

1. Rice
2. Sugarcane
3. Cotton
4. Maize
5. Bajra
6. Jowar

• Start: April – June
• End: September – October

• Sowing: October – December
• Harvesting: March – May

Last verified on 25-01-2026

Explanation

Rabi Crop:

• Start: October-December (winter season)
• End: March-May (harvesting season)
• Rabi crops are planted in the winter and harvested in the summer.

Kharif Crop:

• Start: June-July (monsoon season)
• End: September-October (harvesting season)
• Kharif crops are planted in the monsoon season and harvested in the winter.

Pakistan's major agricultural seasons:

Kharif (monsoon) and Rabi (winter).

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Monsoon season in Pakistan starts in July and ends in September.
• It bringing significant rainfall mainly to northern and eastern regions. 

Additional information:

• Cool, dry winter: December to February
• Hot, dry spring: March to May
• Summer rainy season (southwest monsoon): June to September
• Retreating monsoons: October to November

Last verified on 23-03-2026