{"id":39265,"date":"2024-12-20T12:48:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T12:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=39265"},"modified":"2024-12-20T12:58:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T12:58:43","slug":"federal-ministers-ensure-support-for-rice-exporters-in-meeting-with-reap-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/federal-ministers-ensure-support-for-rice-exporters-in-meeting-with-reap-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Ministers Ensure Support for Rice Exporters in Meeting with REAP Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39266\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rice-Exporters-Assciation-Pakistan-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rice-Exporters-Assciation-Pakistan-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rice-Exporters-Assciation-Pakistan-1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rice-Exporters-Assciation-Pakistan-1-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>ISLAMABAD: December 19, 2024:Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain held a crucial meeting with members of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) to address the challenges faced by the rice export sector.<\/h5>\n<h5>The ministers assured exporters of the government\u2019s commitment to resolving their concerns and ensuring smooth operations for the sector.<\/h5>\n<h5>Minister Jam Kamal Khan praised Pakistani rice exporters for maintaining their market position despite India\u2019s reopening of rice exports and lifting price control limits.<\/h5>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rice Exporters Assciation Pakistan Meeting with Ministers of Commerce &amp; Food Security\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yw4u3qmc5-c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>He highlighted the resilience and remarkable performance of the sector, calling it a \u201cbooming industry\u201d and a cornerstone of Pakistan\u2019s export economy.<\/h5>\n<h5>Rana Tanveer Hussain assured the exporters that the government would take immediate steps to address legislative or compliance-related issues hindering exports.<\/h5>\n<h5>Jam Kamal Khan pledged that all export orders would be fulfilled by January 15, with interim measures implemented while long-term legislation is being finalized.<\/h5>\n<h5>He also emphasized that new markets, such as Bangladesh, were opening up for Pakistani rice, which further underscores the sector\u2019s growth potential.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"IRsXuhIgUL\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/kenya-releases-1300-pakistani-rice-containers-allows-zero-rated-access-till-nov-2024\/\">Kenya Releases 1300 Pakistani Rice Containers &#8211; Allows Zero Rated Access till Nov 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Kenya Releases 1300 Pakistani Rice Containers &#8211; Allows Zero Rated Access till Nov 2024&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/kenya-releases-1300-pakistani-rice-containers-allows-zero-rated-access-till-nov-2024\/embed\/#?secret=HZ5BKALy72#?secret=IRsXuhIgUL\" data-secret=\"IRsXuhIgUL\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><strong>The REAP Chairman<\/strong> highlighted that the rice sector is a leading contributor to Pakistan\u2019s exports, especially in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), where it has outperformed competitors, including India.<\/h5>\n<h5>He proudly noted that Pakistani rice has fewer pesticide-related issues compared to its global counterparts. However, he raised concerns about a recent pesticide compliance issue, requesting government support to address it effectively.<\/h5>\n<h5>The exporters emphasized the need to strengthen the Department of Plant Protection (DPP), which currently operates with only 62 officers.They urged for more inspectors, particularly in ports outside Karachi, such as in Punjab.<\/h5>\n<h5>The exporters sought an expedited process for container releases based on undertakings.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"NjFaF2nchL\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/azerbaijan-waives-off-15-import-duty-on-pakistani-rice\/\">Azerbaijan Waives Off 15% Import Duty on Pakistani Rice<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Azerbaijan Waives Off 15% Import Duty on Pakistani Rice&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/azerbaijan-waives-off-15-import-duty-on-pakistani-rice\/embed\/#?secret=0y2jL2DCAo#?secret=NjFaF2nchL\" data-secret=\"NjFaF2nchL\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>Minister Jam Kamal Khan assured REAP members that their concerns would be prioritized. \u201cYour committee can decide on the necessary amendments, and we will make them happen,\u201d he stated, emphasizing the government\u2019s resolve to support the sector.<\/h5>\n<h5>He acknowledged the importance of rice exports and conveyed that all outstanding matters would be resolved promptly to ensure the industry\u2019s growth.<\/h5>\n<h5>With Pakistani rice breaking India\u2019s market share in the EU and emerging as a global leader in rice exports, the government and REAP members reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering the sector\u2019s performance through collaborative efforts and targeted interventions.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bNhaYMOmC2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-november-2024\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 November 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 November 2024&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-november-2024\/embed\/#?secret=Ccu1VTu0lD#?secret=bNhaYMOmC2\" data-secret=\"bNhaYMOmC2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: December 19, 2024:Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain held a crucial meeting with members of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) to address the challenges faced by the rice export sector. 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