From January to August 2025, Pakistan exported rice worth USD 44.31 million to China, compared with USD 26.30 million during the same period last year, marking a 68.5% increase. The surge highlights Pakistan’s expanding presence in China’s food market and the strengthening of agricultural cooperation between the two countries. An official from Pakistan’s Ministry of […]
Three rice auctions were conducted in March and April 2025 by the ministry, selling a total of 312,000 tons of rice. By June 8, around 159,000 tons, almost half, had been sent to wholesalers. Meanwhile, 92,000 tons, or nearly 30%, were set for retailers and food service establishments, including restaurants. Adding to the auctions, the […]
The grain, introduced as a part of a program designed to increase the output of the regional staple food and cut dependence on imports, allows rice growers to get two harvests per year, with a yield of up to 5 metric tons per hectare. This shift signals a potential boost for local farmers and the […]
