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- ISLAMABAD-UNS : Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan produces one of the best quality of rice and there is a need to explore new markets to enhance our rice export and contribute to the economy of the country.
He expressed these views in meetings with representatives of Rice Exports Association of Pakistan (REAP). He said that a huge population is reliant on agriculture and there is a need to provide a more conducive environment to boost the agriculture sector. Chairman Senate further observed that Pakistan can earn a lot from the rice export and there is a need to address those issues impeding rice export.
He also underlines the need for more research and development to enhance the quality of the product. The Chairman Senate assured his cooperation in overcoming the problems being faced by REAP.
Earlier, representatives of REAP informed the Chairman Senate about the overall exports of rice and the problems faced by the exporters
