Stresses expansion, better utilisation of quotas under preferential trade deal. Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is fully prepared to supply both Basmati and non-Basmati rice
January 30, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s exports of salt and rice to China saw substantial growth in 2025, demonstrating strengthened bilateral trade in agricultural and mineral
Commerce minister urges better use of 18,000-ton tariff-rate quota under PTA, explores zero or reduced duties and G2G trade channels. By News Desk Pakistan has raised
NNI ISLAMABAD: Türkiye reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with Pakistan. It was also agreed that technical delegations would meet to advance discussions
Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD: With rice exports under pressure, the commerce ministry has stepped up diplomatic outreach to expand market access by engaging Islamabad-based
Hurdles include farmer hesitance, supply-side constraints and structural weakness in seed systems. Shagun Summary A farmer could gain Rs 17,540-47,160 per hectare by adopting
by News Desk Pakistan’s rice exports to China surged past $62 million in 2025, with semi- and wholly milled rice driving the bulk of shipments, alongside broken rice. A total
Japan’s private-sector rice imports surged 95-fold in 2025 from the previous year to 96,834 tons, as demand for foreign rice was strong despite high tariffs because of
Basmati shipments fall 53%, Irri-6 down 22%, while imports climb to $34.5 billion in six months. By Saddam Hussain Pakistan’s rice exports fell sharply in the first half of