KARACHI, April 20, 2026 – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has expressed strong optimism regarding the cooling of tensions in the Middle East, attributing the
By Azeem Ahmed Khan Pakistan’s food exports recorded a sharp decline of nearly 30% in March 2026 compared to a year earlier, mainly due to a significant drop in rice shipments,
Amjad Mahmood LAHORE: Pakistan’s basmati rice exports have largely withstood the shockwaves of the US-Iran conflict, showing a notable recovery despite earlier setbacks and
Reuters BENGALURU, MUMBAI, HANOI AND BANGKOK: Indian rice export prices were steady this week, as ample supplies offset a modest improvement in demand, while rates in Vietnam
Total rice exports reach 434,165 tonnes in March; 9MFY26 deficit narrows to 14%. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan’s basmati rice exports showed signs of recovery in March despite
India’s prices most competitive; Beijing’s imports come when it has alleged the presence of GMO in New Delhi’s shipments. By Subramani Ra Mancombu China has resumed buying
The Balochistan government has formally launched the Thresher Subsidy Scheme to provide relief to small landowners and wheat farmers struggling with rising fuel prices. The
The government has set a target to cultivate rice over 3.39 million hectares across crop-producing areas during the Kharif season 2026–27 to meet domestic demand and boost
Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged rice exporters to target $10 billion in exports during a visit to REAP in Karachi. He also highlighted port