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EU recognition of Pakistan’s Sindh rice as basmati poses setback for India

The European Union has recognised long-grain aromatic rice from Pakistan’s Sindh province as basmati, granting import approval. This decision is a setback for India, weakening its claims and benefiting Pakistan in the global basmati recognition battle. The move poses both economic and strategic concerns for India’s rice industry, impacting exports and international market positioning.

In a blow to India, EU adds Sindh to basmati-growing areas, allowing Pakistan to ship it to Poland

The development is seen affecting New Delhi’s claim for GI tag as the Pakistan region is not in the original notified areas where the fragrant rice is grown. By Subramani Ra Mancombu The European Union (EU) seems to be favouring Pakistan in the latter’s dispute against India for the basmati rice geographical indication (GI) tag, […]

Pakistan’s rice exports to China surge 68.5% amid growing demand

Exports reach $44.31 million in the first eight months of 2025, with semi-milled rice driving growth. By News Desk Pakistan’s rice exports to China saw a significant boost in the first eight months of 2025, increasing by nearly 70% compared to the previous year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. […]

Pakistan’s Punjab Sees Rice Loss as Floods Damage Crops

By Tooba Khan Recent heavy rains and floods have damaged about one-fifth of the rice crop in Pakistan’s Punjab province, which accounts for majority of the production in the world’s fourth-biggest exporter of the staple. Rice yields in the region, which saw the worst flooding in more than three decades, are likely to drop by […]

TDAP hosts seminar on managing MRL, aflatoxin in rice amid post-flood challenges in Bahawalnagar

PRESS RELEASE Bahawalnagar – The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organised a seminar on the “Management of Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) and Aflatoxin in Rice” at Bahawalnagar on Tuesday, as part of a series of initiatives to enhance rice quality and boost exports. The event drew participation from provincial extension department representatives, local growers, […]

Pakistan’s rice exports fall 32% in July–August, overall food exports down 23%

Source: Profit by Pakistan Today. Rice exports from Pakistan were recorded at 545,403 metric tons during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year, as compared to 616,744 metric tons exported during the same period last year. During the period from July to August 2025, the country earned $314.388 million from rice exports, […]

TDAP to hold seminars on MRL management, aflatoxin in rice

Press Release KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with the Department of Plant Protection (DPP), Agriculture Department of Punjab (Pest Control and Quality Control of Pesticide) and REAP, is spearheading a series of critical awareness seminars on the Management of Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) and Aflatoxin in Rice. These seminars aim […]

Over 545,403 metric tonnes rice worth $314.38 million exported in 2 months

ISLAMABAD – Rice exports from the country dur­ing the first two months of the cur­rent financial year were recorded at 545,403 metric tonnes, as against the exports of 616,744 metric tonnes of the same period of the last year. During the period from July to August 2025, the country earned $314.388 million by exporting rice […]

Pakistan’s rice exports fall 32% in July–August, overall food exports down 23%

Basmati rice exports fall to 101,934 metric tons worth $107.29 million; overall rice exports total $314.39 million; food imports rise 36.7% during first two months of FY26. By News Desk Rice exports from Pakistan were recorded at 545,403 metric tons during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year, as compared to 616,744 […]

Over 545,403 metric tons rice worth of $314.388 mln exported in 2 months

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP):Rice exports from the country during the first two months of the current financial year were recorded at 545,403 metric tons, as against the exports of 616,744 metric tons of the same period of the last year. During the period from July to August 2025, the country earned $314.388 million by exporting […]