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Pakistan’s Basmati crop largely unaffected by floods, damage limited to 10% of sowing area: report

Pakistan’s Basmati crop has largely survived recent floods, with only about 10% of Punjab’s fields affected. Expanded planting and favorable weather mitigated...

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Rice News in English

Pakistan-Russia freight train pilot run may carry rice containers

Pakistan plans its first pilot freight train to Russia, carrying 16 rice containers via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan. The overland route, spanning...

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Rice News in English

Pakistan’s rice exports to China jump 70% in Jan–Aug 2025

From January to August 2025, Pakistan’s rice exports to China surged 68.5% to USD 44.31 million, led by semi- and wholly-milled rice....

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Rice News in English

EU recognition of Pakistan’s Sindh rice as basmati poses setback for India

The European Union has officially recognized long-grain aromatic rice from Pakistan’s Sindh province as basmati, granting import approval. This decision challenges India’s...

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Sugar News in English

Pakistan Government extends duty free sugar import deadline

Pakistan has extended duty and tax exemptions on sugar imports until November 30, 2025, to stabilize supply and prices. The FBR’s revised...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan : Wheat importers warn of 3 million-tonne supply gap, urge govt to allow immediate imports

Wheat importers in Pakistan warn of a 3 million-tonne supply gap and urge immediate imports to stabilize prices, citing flood-damaged stocks and...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan : Wheat MSP to be finalized pending IMF approval

The National Assembly Committee on Food Security urged timely wheat MSP to prevent farmers abandoning staple crops. Discussions covered sugar prices, biotechnology,...