Export Development Fund committee retains 9% incentive for basmati rice and increases non-basmati support from 3% to 5% for another 90 days.

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The federal government has extended the Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies (DLTL) scheme for rice exporters for another 90 days and increased the incentive on non-basmati rice from 3% to 5%, Business Recorder reported. 

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Export Development Fund (EDF) Committee after the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) presented the industry’s case for continuation of the scheme.

The REAP urged the government to extend the DLTL scheme for another 90 days, according to former REAP Chairman and President of the Pakistan-Kenya Business Council Rafique Suleman.

REAP chairman also sought an increase in the DLTL incentive for non-basmati rice from 3% to 9%, bringing it at par with the incentive available on basmati rice.

The industry argued that the move was needed to improve the competitiveness of Pakistani rice in international markets.

After reviewing the demand, the government decided to retain the 9% DLTL incentive for basmati rice and raise the incentive for non-basmati rice from 3% to 5%.

The decision is expected to provide support to rice exporters as Pakistan seeks to strengthen its position in global rice markets.

Published Date: July 3, 2026