Karachi, December 2, 2025 – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has raised serious concerns over shrinking rice exports and mounting industry challenges during a meeting with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
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Pakistan engages India on Basmati Rice GI tagging dispute
Islamabad, November 25, 2025 – Pakistan has initiated consultations with India and other opposing parties to resolve the ongoing Geographical Indication (GI) tagging dispute over Basmati rice, according to official documents released by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.
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Pakistan to showcase finest Basmati rice at FoodAg 2025 in Karachi
Karachi, November 24, 2025 – Pakistan’s top exporters are gearing up to showcase the country’s finest Basmati rice and other premium agro-products at the 3rd International Food and Agriculture Exhibition – FoodAg 2025, scheduled from November 25–27 at the Expo Centre Karachi.
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REAP welcomes suspension of export development surcharge
Karachi, November 24, 2025 – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to suspend the Export Development Surcharge, calling it a timely relief for the country’s export sector.
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Pakistan to emerge as key supplier for Iran’s rice imports
Tehran/Islamabad, August 18, 2025 – Pakistan is set to become a major and reliable source of rice supplies for Iran after a landmark ministerial meeting between the two neighboring nations.
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Jilani raises rice exporters concerns with SBP
KARACHI – A high-level delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by Senior Vice Chairman Javed Jilani, met with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad to discuss pressing issues confronting rice exporters.
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Pakistan’s rice export suffers 15% decline in FY25
Karachi, July 23, 2025 – Pakistan’s rice export sector has taken a major hit during fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), witnessing a sharp 15% decline in overall export value.
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Pakistan’s rice export suffers 12% blow amid price crash, tax woes
Karachi, June 20, 2025 — Pakistan’s rice export sector is reeling from a severe setback as official data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) shows a staggering 12% year-on-year decline in export earnings during the first 11 months (July–May) of FY2024-25.
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Rice exporters urge tax relief, Aurangzeb promises consideration
Karachi, May 1, 2025 – Pakistan’s rice exporters have called on the government to offer tax incentives to strengthen the rice sector and boost foreign exchange earnings.
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Nationwide Transporters Strike Halts $20 Million in Rice Exports
Karachi, April 19, 2025 – A nationwide strike by goods transporters has severely disrupted Pakistan’s export sector, bringing the movement of key commodities—especially rice—to a grinding halt. The five-day strike has caused an estimated $20 million loss in rice exports alone, sparking alarm among exporters and industry leaders.
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