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Pakistan’s rice exports surge 19% in first half of FY25, projected to hit $4.5bn.

Exporters overcome global trade challenges; Basmati demand drives growth. By News Desk. Pakistan’s rice exports recorded a remarkable 19% growth during the first half of the current fiscal year, despite global trade disruptions and stiff competition from regional players. From July to December 2024, the country exported 3.06 million tons of rice worth $1.87 billion, […]

REAP, PNSC join hands to boost rice exports

By Our Correspondent. KARACHI: In a bid to bolster Pakistan’s rice export sector and reduce foreign exchange outflows, the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) have pledged collaboration. The announcement came during a meeting at the REAP House in Karachi, where the PNSC Chairperson Sultan Ahmed Chawla and […]

EU warns Pakistan on rice exports.

Minister says EU was highly sensitive regarding quality standards and has issued warnings about halting imports. By Our Correspondent. KARACHI: The European Union has issued a warning to Pakistan regarding potential disruptions in rice imports from the country, prompting Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, to meet with the Rice […]

Rice-driven food exports jump 20pc

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s raw food exports increased by 19.58 per cent to $3.15 billion during July-November FY25 from $2.64bn mainly owing to increased rice exports. Raw food exports have risen for the past 16 consecutive months despite unprecedented food inflation in the country’s history. As a result, consumers nationwide are paying higher prices for food items […]

Govt to ensure seamless rice sector operations, Reap assured

Recorder Report. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan and Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain held a crucial meeting with members of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) to address the challenges faced by the rice export sector. The ministers assured exporters of the government’s commitment to […]

Pakistan’s rice exports back on track after FIA raids

MNFS&R, REAP, MoC and others come to an agreement after days of export standstill By Ghulam Abbas The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and other relevant departments, has successfully facilitated the resumption of rice exports after a brief suspension caused by procedural impediments. However, the […]

Pakistan pledges swift action as EU flags contaminated rice shipments

“We cannot afford to let such lapses continue, given the importance of rice exports to our economy,” says official. By Israr Khan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has vowed swift action to address growing challenges faced by rice exporters following the interception of contaminated shipments in the European Union (EU), a development that threatens the country’s […]

TDAP backs Reap’s rice export expansion plan

Recorder Report KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has assured to facilitate rice traders to strengthen the rice exports to earn more foreign exchange. A delegation from the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by the Senior Vice Chairman Muhammad Jawed Jillani, met with officials from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) […]

Committee concludes findings on interception of pesticides residue in rice consignments in EU

By Ghulam Abbas MoNFSR Secretary briefs NA’s Standing Committee on progress, confirming a thoroughly probe and will submit its findings shortlyISLAMABAD: The high-powered committee tasked with investigating the interception of pesticides residues in Pakistani rice consignments in European Union (EU) has completed its findings and will soon submit its report to the Prime Minister’s Office. […]