Demand urgent remedy as discontent prevails in business, industry circles

Total rice damage across Pakistan equals 1,155,000 tons on 860,000 acres

Trade with India can reduce freight cost, increase efficiency

Machinery, spare parts and raw material stuck at port incurring extra cost to industry

Causes upsurge in fears of state surveillance

Vegetables, rice, wheat, sugarcane and cotton most impacted by recent climate disaster

Livestock displacement, fodder shortage result in 20-30% reduced supplies

Continued rupee depreciation raises cost of imported raw material, parts

Restrictions on clearance of textile machinery likely to impact booked orders

Affected crops include cotton, sugarcane, rice, wheat and maize