Islamabad (HRNW)-\u00a0Pakistan has secured an additional 70,000 metric tons of rice exports to Malaysia for the period from October to December 2026, according to the government.<\/p>\n
The increase follows directives from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and efforts by relevant ministries and officials to expand Pakistan\u2019s access to international agricultural markets.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the officials involved in securing the additional export volume, particularly Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, the Minister for National Food Security, the Minister for Commerce, and the secretaries of the two ministries.<\/p>\n
The prime minister described the additional 70,000 metric tons as an important development for Pakistani farmers and the national economy, saying that expanding international markets for the country\u2019s agricultural products remains a government priority.<\/p>\n
The government has reiterated its focus on export-led economic growth, with efforts aimed at increasing agricultural exports, strengthening trade relations and providing greater market access for Pakistani producers.<\/p>\n