Khalid Saeed Wattoo | Dr Waqar Ahmad Historically, Pakistan’s agricultural policy has primarily emphasised crop yield improvements as the main driver of agricultural growth.
December surge in Basmati shipments pushes Pakistan past Vietnam in global rice exports, Stephen N R, Senior Associate Editor Dubai: Pakistan’s rice exports staged a strong
Amjad Mahmood LAHORE: Pakistan’s rice exports recorded a strong rebound in December 2025, registering a 14 per cent month-on-month (MoM) increase compared to November, primarily
India’s rice export freight sentiment remained mixed in the current week, supported by consistent buying interest from West Africa and select Middle Eastern destinations,
Md Zakariya Khan Despite shipment delays and payment risks, shares of major Indian rice exporters ended higher on Tuesday. Iran’s sharp currency collapse, triggered by the
The proposed 25% levy under the Trump framework adds an additional challenge to the Indian basmati rice sector. Reuters MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India’s basmati rice exports to Iran
Iran has traditionally been one of the second-largest and most reliable markets for Indian basmati rice. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: The Indian Basmati rice exporters have
Over the past week alone, prices of key basmati varieties have registered a steep decline, reflecting buyer hesitation, delayed contracts and heightened risk perception among
Open Bureau and Agencies Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on Iran-linked trade could disrupt India’s Basmati rice exports, hitting payments, prices and farmer incomes, warns the