Over 3.235 million metric tons of rice worth $1.894 million were exported during last 09 months of the current financial year as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of the last year. During the period from July-March 2025-26 rice exports from the country decreased by 38.55 percent as exports of the rice during […]
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Pakistan loses ground in global rice market
Pakistan’s rice exports witnessed a significant decline during the July-December period, with export earnings dropping to $0.97 billion from $1.83 billion amid rising competition with India, according to documents presented in parliament by the Ministry of Commerce. The ministry acknowledged that Pakistan’s rice exports have nearly halved, reflecting growing challenges for the country in the […]
Pakistan seeks to buy 100,000 tonnes of rice for supply to Bangladesh
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued a tender to purchase 100,000 tonnes of rice for supply to Bangladesh, it emerged on Monday. After decades of troubled relations, Islamabad and Dhaka have seen improved ties and increased bilateral engagement since the August 2024 ouster of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina. The deadline for submission of price […]
Two rice mills sealed for hoarding wheat
Deputy Commissioner Karachi Malir, taking action against wheat hoarders raided and sealed two rice mills for hoarding wheat illegally. Three rice mills were raided and 75,000 sacks of wheat were recovered from two of the mills. Silver Rice Mill and Asif Rice Mill were sealed during the raid. The action led to a stampede among […]
MET: Ongoing pre-monsoon rains to benefit Rice and Cotton crops
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing pre-monsoon rains would positively impact crops, including Rice and Cotton crops, resulting in an enhanced yield of the cash crops. Talking to APP, spokesman MET office, Dr. Zaheer Babar, Monday said that rice and cotton crops have almost reached their ripeness during the ongoing season. To achieve maximum yield, it needs […]
Agriculture department seeks applications for paddy crop cultivation
FAISALABAD: The agriculture department has sought applications from farmers for the cultivation of paddy crops on experimental plots for implementing a project of increasing paddy yield under the Prime Minister Agriculture Emergency Programme. Director Agriculture Ch Abdul Hameed said here on Friday that three districts of the Faisalabad division, including Jhang, Chiniot, and Faisalabad, were […]
ICCI concerned over upsurge in food prices before Ramazan
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry has shown great concerns over the sharp upsurge in prices of daily food items before the start of Ramazan and called upon the government to take urgent remedial measures in order to save the common man from further troubles. Ahmed Hassan Moughal, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & […]
5 types of rice that are good for health
Rice, being a part of cultural dishes of numerous countries, is a highly integral part of people’s diet, all around the world. However, many consider it to be unhealthy and a source of overwhelming carbohydrates. In order to rid people of the thinking that this is necessarily true, here are 5 types of healthy rice. […]