Wheat growers face falling prices, fear further declines in deregulated market
Govt distances itself from direct market intervention due to IMF deal; current rates range from Rs2,200 to Rs2,390 per 40 kg in Punjab and SindhÂ
NAB launches inquiry into alleged corruption in KP’s wheat procurement for 2024-2025
Investigation focuses on mismanagement and misconduct in wheat purchase and distribution, involving officials and private suppliers
Poultry prices in Lahore soar to Rs800 per kg as official rates remain unenforced
Chicken meat exceeds official rate by over Rs400 per kg, adding to consumer burden
Kenya cuts customs valuation of Pakistani rice by 25% to boost trade
Lower pricing expected to increase Pakistan’s rice exports amid global price decline
Pakistan’s wheat production to decline by 3.5mn metric tons, down 11% from last year: report
Country may face uncertainty in domestic wheat supply and higher prices of flour as production is expected to remain 27.9 million metric tons this year
TCP invites bids for 50,000 metric tons of rice export to Bangladesh
Fresh tender issued after previous bidding round failed to attract offers for parboiled rice
Pakistan’s food exports rise to $4.62 billion in seven months
Rice shipments drive overall export growth despite rising domestic food prices
Cooking oil shortage looms as 300,000 tons of palm oil stuck at Port QasimÂ
Newly introduced faceless customs system disrupted clearance process and raised demurrage charges by $60; FPCCI warns delays could drive prices up before Ramadan
Pakistan’s food exports rise by 13.83% on strong rice shipments
Domestic consumers bear the brunt of surging prices
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, 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
Big Bird Foods launches ethnic production line with potential Rs500mn revenue
Expansion aims to tap premium ethnic food demand and boost shareholder value
Chicken prices soar in Lahore, Karachi as retailers defy official rates
Retail chicken sold at up to Rs1,200/kg in Lahore against official rate of Rs595; eggs rise to Rs380/dozen from official Rs300
Poultry sector demands removal of price cap to prevent losses
PPA official warns of financial crisis and shut down of businesses