By John Reidy

MATLI, PAKISTAN — Omni Group, a Pakistan-based, privately held industrial conglomerate, recently added to its agricultural holdings with the launch of Pride Rice Mills Pvt. Ltd. in Matli, Pakistan.

The plant is outfitted with cutting-edge technologies meant to boost rice production while maintaining the highest standards of quality, Omni Group said. The plant was officially inaugurated by Anver Majid, chairman, Omni Group, on Feb. 27.

“Pride Rice Mills Pvt. Ltd. shows our ongoing commitment to innovation and environmentally friendly business practices,” Majid said. “We’re committed to enhancing the quality of rice production and the local farmers and economy.”

Omni Group is integrated across a variety of industries, ranging from rice, sugar, cement, ethanol, polypropylene bags, power, automation and aviation. The company owns nine sugar mills and is among the largest sugar producers in Pakistan.Rice production in Pakistan is forecast to be 9.5 million tonnes for marketing year 2024-25, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Exports are pegged at 5.5 million tonnes, putting Pakistan among the world’s top suppliers.

Published Date: March 7, 2025