Pakistan’s rice Archives - Page 15 of 33

24
Apr

Pakistan’s rice sector defy challenges, poised for record exports despite India’s return

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Overall rice exports rise by 21.78%, set to surpass 773,000 tonnes in FY25; Basmati exports dominate EU and UK markets, capturing 67% share. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan’s rice exports surged by 21.78% in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024-25 (July-March), with total exports surpassing 773,000 tonnes from the previous year, according to the […]

23
Apr

Rice exports surge 21.78% despite India’s return

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Traders say quality-first approach helped exports; aim for annual exports to surpass 773,000 tonnes. SHAHRAM HAQ LAHORE: Despite global market turbulence and intense competition, Pakistan’s rice sector has emerged as an unlikely success story, defying predictions of a downturn after India lifted its rice export ban in September 2024. Rice exporters and commodities analysts said […]

21
Apr

Pakistan food exports rise to $5.75bn in nine months

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Exports have risen for 20 consecutive months despite unprecedented food inflation. (Web Desk) – Pakistan’s raw food exports increased by 1.62per cent to $5.75 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, up from $4.66 billion during the same period last year, largely due to a notable surge in sugar and basmati […]

20
Apr

‘$20m rice exports loss’ blamed on transporters strike

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By Our Correspondent. KARACHI: The rice export sector was hit hard by the recently concluded nationwide strike by goods transporters. With export operations at a virtual standstill, rice shipments worth over $20 million (approximately Rs6 billion) failed to leave the country, sparking alarm among exporters and trade bodies. The transporters’ strike, which began earlier this […]

19
Apr

Transporters’ strike halts rice exports worth $20m

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April 19, 2025 (MLN): The nationwide strike by goods transporters has adversely impacted Pakistan’s rice exports, as by the fifth day of the strike, rice worth over $20 million could not be exported from the country. According to details, the transport strike has severely disrupted the export sector. While the delivery of key consignments including […]

17
Apr

Kissan Card phase-II to commence on May 15: minister

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Zahid Baig LAHORE: Minister for Agriculture & Livestock Punjab Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani announced on Wednesday that the second phase of ‘Kissan Card’ will commence from May 15th under which interest-free agricultural loans for the Khareef season will be provided to the growers. A budget of Rs75 billion is being allocated for interest-free loans for […]

17
Apr

Basmati beyond borders: An Indo-Pak story.

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In a divided subcontinent, this grain still carries the aroma of a common past and perhaps a solution to a common future. Sridhar Radhakrishnan. IN the Asian subcontinent long haunted by the Partition, there are still boundless life forms that resist division. Basmati rice, with its lingering fragrance and centuries-old legacy, is one such wonder. […]

15
Apr

Pakistan’s water crisis: the cost of sugarcane and rice

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Mohsin Leghari Pakistan is on the brink of a worsening water crisis, one that threatens its inter provincial relationship, agriculture, economy, and food security. Ranked among the most water-stressed nations in the world, it faces the alarming prospect of depleting its water resources within decades. Yet, despite this growing threat, the country continues to cultivate […]

10
Apr

Govt approves export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice

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Star Business Report The interim government yesterday approved the export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice by 133 companies. Among the companies, Square Food and Beverage, Pran-RFL Group, Akij Essentials Ltd, and Mother Moon Enterprise received approval to export 500 tonnes each. Meanwhile, Tanveer Food Ltd, Ajik FM CG Ltd, Ispahani Foods Ltd, Unicorn Distribution […]

10
Apr

Leading exporters of rice: Feeding the global market.

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By LDN Guest Post Rice is more than just a staple food—it’s a vital component of global food security, cultural identity, and economic trade. As one of the most widely consumed grains in the world, rice feeds more than half of the global population. Behind this massive consumption lies an intricate network of production and […]

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