Finance Minister lauds rice exporters for $8b export milestone

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured exporters of the government's support, encouraging them to persist in their efforts to further strengthen the country's position in the global market. Talking to the representatives of Rice Exporters Associations of Pakistan in Islamabad today, he appreciated the delegation for their role in the bumper production and export of rice, raising the overall export volume to eight billion dollars. Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the pivotal role of agriculture sector as one of the engines of economic growth, emphasizing its significance in driving national prosperity. The Minister emphasized the importance of enhancing rice yields for improved quality and value addition. Source: Radio Pakistan