1. Postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan are around 35% due to diseases, physical injuries, and improper storage conditions. 2. The main causes of postharvest losses are fungi, bacteria, insects, mechanical damage, temperature fluctuations, and improper storage. 3. Efforts are being made at both federal and provincial levels to minimize postharvest losses through improved harvesting and handling practices, monitoring by quarantine services, and the use of postharvest techniques like coating, cooling, and controlled atmosphere storage.