Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Rice export touched $1bn in Jul-Dec 2009

KARACHI: Rice export industry has grown historically during the last six months (July-December 2009), as 20 million tonnes of rice worth $1 billion were exported during the said period.

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan Vice Chairman Rafique Suleman said this in a meeting of REAP delegation with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan at the Governor’s House. REAP ex-chairman Abdul Aziz Maniya, REAP MC Member Jawed Ali Ghori, REAP ex-MC Member M Arshad Khaliq, REAP Member Safder H Mehkri were also present on the occasion. Suleman informed him that all this has been made possible due to the untiring efforts of our members as well as with the business friendly policies of the government. He further highlighted the importance of power/electricity in this very important trade and appreciated KESC for its support to this trade, which is one of the greatest sources of generating much-needed foreign exchange. staff report

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