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Pakistan to showcase finest Basmati rice at FoodAg 2025 in Karachi

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

REAP welcomes suspension of export development surcharge

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

Pakistan to emerge as key supplier for Iran’s rice imports

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

Jilani raises rice exporters concerns with SBP

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

Pakistan’s rice export suffers 15% decline in FY25

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

Pakistan’s rice export suffers 12% blow amid price crash, tax woes

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

Rice exporters urge tax relief, Aurangzeb promises consideration

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

Nationwide Transporters Strike Halts $20 Million in Rice Exports

April 19, 2025April 19, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

Kenya Lowers Customs Valuation on Pakistani Rice

March 8, 2025March 8, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Kenya has officially reduced the customs valuation for Pakistani rice to $460 per metric ton, down from its previous valuation of $615 per metric ton.

REAP Suggests Hassle-Free Tax Payment System

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

PkRevenue.com – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has called on the government to implement a one-window tax system for exports to simplify tax payments and aid exporters.

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