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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, […]

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 […]

Rice growers: Punjab to launch ‘Hi-Tech Bank Financing Programme’

Recorder Report LAHORE: The Punjab government will soon launch a ‘Hi-Tech Bank Financing Programme’ to facilitate the paddy growers, especially those growing Basmati, which holds great importance for the national economy and earns substantial foreign exchange. Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo revealed this while speaking at a meeting of the provincial management committee on […]

Pakistan rice exporters’ chief expects strong harvest, rejects 60% crop loss claim after floods

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, the world’s fourth-largest rice exporter, expects its yield to remain strong this year despite devastating floods that have submerged large swathes of farmland, the head of the country’s rice exporters’ association said on Friday, dismissing reports of catastrophic crop losses. The country’s rice exports have been steadily rising, with Pakistan shipping around 6 […]

Rice Exporters Reject Claims of 60% Damage to Punjab’s Rice Crop

By Business Desk The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has downplayed concerns over large-scale devastation to Punjab’s rice crop caused by recent floods, projecting that the damage is limited to just 10 to 12 percent. This assessment counters exaggerated claims of up to 60 percent crop loss, which REAP has dismissed as baseless and […]

Punjab floods affect 10–12% of rice crop, says REAP

Association calls for verified reports to maintain confidence of international buyers. By Monitoring Desk The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has estimated that recent floods in Punjab have impacted only 10 to 12% of the province’s rice crop, disputing claims of widespread damage. Senior Vice Chairman Javed Jilani Jilani noted that while some areas […]

Pakistan Rice Road Show 2025 concludes

Press Release DAKAR, (Senegal): The Pakistan Rice Road Show 2025, a flagship initiative by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), concluded successfully at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar, Senegal, on September 1-2, 2025. This event marked the final stop of a strategic West African trade tour, encompassing Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal, aimed […]

US tariff hike on India opens door for Pakistan to expand aromatic rice market share

Indian basmati rice faces 50% tariff, while Pakistani rice faces 19% duties; US retailers report increased interest in Pakistani basmati rice. By Monitoring Desk The higher tariff imposed by the US administration on India, including rice exports, has created an opportunity for Pakistan to expand its share in the US aromatic rice market, according to […]

Penalties on rice exporters waived

Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks. KARACHI: A delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by Senior Vice Chairman Jawed Jillani, met with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad and his team at the central bank. Jawed Jillani informed the SBP governor about the […]

US tariff on Indian rice opens market for Pakistan

Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON: The 50 per cent tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Indian goods, including basmati rice, has reshaped trade flows in the United States, providing Pakistan an opportunity to expand its share in the American aromatic rice market. Pakistan’s basmati rice exports have witnessed steady growth in recent years. According to the […]