BASMATI RICE

FILE: A Pakistani worker sieves a heap of rice at a wholesale market in Rawalpindi (AFP)

Pakistan hails Australian court ruling rejecting India’s Basmati trademark appeal

Federal Court of Australia orders India's export development authority to pay the respondent’s legal costs.

August 13, 2026

Ethanol production facility in Pakistan (pepl.pk)

Pakistan farmers hurt by EU duty concession cuts on ethanol: minister

Pakistan's Commerce Minister discussed GSP+ achievements, raised concerns over ethanol export duty cuts and basmati rice GI registration, and sought EU support for sustainability and trade reforms.

October 27, 2025