Islamabad's total rice exports could jump to 5m tons in 2023/24 financial year, up from the last year's 3.7m tons
CG shows interest in increasing engagements with businessmen
Expected to fetch $3 billion this year as India curbs exports and demand rises
Last year, Pakistan earned a Rs400 billion windfall thanks to a four million tonnes increase in productivity
USDA estimates Pakistan will export 4.8m tons of rice, fetch extra $1b
Modern techniques, governmental support essential in thriving paddy cultivation
Exporters halt consignments over 20% new duty
Move comes after last year’s floods destroyed crops
Rice industry facing series of challenges amid global headwinds
New variety, a joint work of Chinese and Pakistani researchers, gives 12.5% higher yield