LAHORE, Pakistan — Long before this land was part of a frontier between India and Pakistan, farmers here grew a precious long ...

Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan have a new ingredient in their long-simmering rivalry: basmati rice. India has asked the European Union to recognize the fragrant, long-grain staple as ...

Pakistan’s rice exports fell 68.52% during July–December 2025, with Basmati exports down 93%. The government has announced ...

This risk is magnified by the simultaneous erosion of indigenous seed stocks. As hybrids dominate acreage, open-pollinated ...

Pakistan rice exports have recorded a steep downturn amid intensifying international competition and domestic policy headwinds, with industry experts warning that higher costs and a sharp loss of ...

MUMBAI/KARACHI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Pakistan's rice exports are likely to jump to a record high in the year ending in June as rival India's decision to curb its own shipments forces buyers to purchase ...