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The delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan met with the officials of the Federal Ministry of Commerce under the Chairmanship of Chairman Chela Ram Kewlani.
Federal Secretary to Ministry of Commerce Muhammad Sualeh Ahmad Faruqui, DG Agro Products Ministry of Commerce Qamar Zaman, and other relevant representatives were present in the meeting.
During the meeting, the delegation included the Former Chairman REAP Ch. Samee Ullah Naeem, Senior Vice Chairman REAP Haseeb Ali Khan, Members MC REAP Fuad Hamid Gharib, Mian Sabih Ur Rehman , Sec. General REAP Kasif ur Rehman and others.
In the meeting, the representatives of the Federal Ministry of Commerce were informed in detail about the problems faced by rice exporters.
Electricity and other issues including gas supply were discussed. REAP’s representation in the EDF board and other related issues were discussed.
All other businesses in Pakistan have the status of the industry. Rice businesses should also be given the status of industry because rice business plays an important role in the economic improvement of Pakistan.
Chairman REAP Chela Ram Kewlani’s conversation with officials of the Fed. Ministry of Commerce.
Pakistan is the world's 10th largest producer of rice. Pakistan's exports make up more than 8% of the world's total rice trade. It is an important crop in the agricultural economy of Pakistan. Rice is an important Kharif crop.
In 2019, Pakistan produced 7.5 million tonnes of rice and ranked 10th among the largest rice-producing countries. In 2016/17, Pakistan produced 6.7 million tonnes, of which around 4 million were exported, mainly to neighboring countries, the Middle East, and Africa. Rice is grown in fertile lands of Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan region where millions of farmers rely on rice cultivation as their major source of employment. Among the most famous varieties grown in Pakistan include the Basmati, known for its flavor and quality. Pakistan is a major producer of this variety.
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