# Pakistan orders feasibility study on rice planters

> Officials said rice planters could raise yields by up to 15%; the government will study costs and export effects in Punjab and Sindh.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:55:52+03:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-05
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Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema ordered a feasibility study after officials briefed him that rice planters could raise yields by up to 15% and reduce production costs per kilogram. The review will focus on major rice-growing areas, particularly in Punjab and Sindh.

The study is to assess economic viability, possible export effects and cost-sharing among federal and provincial governments and farmers. The government said any investment would depend on the study finding a viable case; the 15% figure is an official estimate, not a measured result.

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| Source-reported item | Details |
|---|---|
| Potential yield increase | Up to 15%, officials’ estimate |
| Study geography | Major rice-growing areas, particularly Punjab and Sindh |
| Study scope | Economic viability, cost effectiveness, export impact, cost-sharing |
| Investment decision | Conditional on feasibility study |

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## Sources

- [Press Information Department, Government of Pakistan](<https://pid.gov.pk/site/press_detail/34162>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-05)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:55:52+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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