Pakistan’s rice exports surge 19% in first half of FY25, projected to hit $4.5bn
Exporters overcome global trade challenges; Basmati demand drives growth
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens by 37% YoY to $2.5 billion in December
Cumulative trade deficit rises marginally by 0.4% YoY to $11.2 billion in H1 FY 2024-25
Pakistan exports 105,690 MT of citrus, earns $30.9mn in H1FY25
Afghanistan remains top market, mango exports sustain global demand
Bangladesh seeks 15,000 tons of sugar import from Pakistan under G2G arrangement
Growing trade ties include sugar and rice exports to address shortages
US sanctions reduce Pakistan exports to Iran to almost nil
Exports to Iran limited to $20,000 last year due to lack of banking channels, hindering business growth
Pakistan, Bangladesh sign MoU for rice export to strengthen trade ties
TCP and Bangladesh’s Food Directorate seal agreement as Pakistan gifts rice in goodwill gesture.
Govt to establish new food safety authority to align agri exports with global standards
Move follows EU’s interception of 72 rice consignments from Pakistan due to non-compliance with international quality benchmarksÂ
Pakistan’s exports reach $16.561bn , trade deficit stands at $11.172bn in H1 FY25
Imports rise 6.11% to $27.733 billion in first six months of FY25 from $26.137 billion in the previous year
Pakistan’s trade deficit with neighbors surges 48%, exports to Europe rise 14% in five months
Rising imports from China widen deficit; EU becomes key export market
Pakistan’s rice exports poised for 10% growth amid global demand surge
Rice exports reach $1.515 billion in five months; India’s white rice export ban and growing demand in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines benefit Pakistani rice exportersÂ
Pakistan’s exports rise 9.06% in five months, imports edge up 1.06%: PBS
November exports total Rs. 787 billion, led by knitwear and rice; imports decline 1.03% year-on-year
Pakistan’s exports rise by 12.57% in five months of FY25
July-November trade deficit narrows by 7.39% amid higher exports, lower imports
Over 1,500 exporters benefit from FBR’s duty-free import scheme
Export Facilitation Scheme aims to boost SMEs; revised rules expand tax and import benefits
Cement exports surge by 12.39% in July-October FY25
October sees a 49% year-on-year rise in export value
Fruit exporters crippled by unpaid sales tax refunds
Refunds delayed since 2022 at the Regional Tax Office (RTO) in Sargodha have paralyzed cash flows, argue exporters