Tomato cultivation in Bostan-Pishin District, Balochistan, faces severe yield losses due to insect pests like lepidopteran larvae (e.g., Helicoverpa armigera) and aphids. In 2024, this project implemented biological control using Trichogramma minutum (parasitoid wasp) and ladybird beetles (Coccinella septempunctata) to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.

The DEPWISEN project, awarded in 2021, aimed to address the critical issue of deforestation in Pakistan, with a specific focus on the Ziarat region of Balochistan. Home to the world’s second-largest juniper forest, Ziarat has faced severe deforestation due to illegal logging, climate change, and unsustainable land use practices. This project leveraged Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless sensor networks (WSNs) to monitor forest health in real-time and combat deforestation through data-driven interventions.

Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province, harbors unique biodiversity, including numerous rare and endemic insect species. However, habitat destruction and climate change threaten these populations. In 2016, I led a project to document and preserve Balochistan’s rare insects, focusing on taxonomic identification, ecological roles, and conservation strategies.

In 2015, I led a research project aimed at developing sustainable pest management strategies using biological control agents (BCAs) to combat agricultural insect pests near the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta. The project focused on replacing chemical pesticides with eco-friendly alternatives to protect crops and local ecosystems.