Pakistan has received GI (geographical indicator) tag for its Basmati rice, which will help its case against India in the European Union (EU), where India has applied for declaring Basmati as its origin."Pakistan received the geographical .
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Thousands converge in Larkana on 27th of December every year to pay homage to their leaders from the Bhutto dynasty. Two former prime ministers, including the Muslim world’s first female prime minister, lie buried there in a beautifully built mausoleum. The late Z A Bhutto and his daughter Benazir Bhutto are from this district.
Many bureaucrats that serve in different positions also find their roots in Larkana. Besides Bhuttos, Larkana is home of Kalhoros, Chandios, Khuhros, Bughios, Magsis, Unnars and Rashdis who all come from the landowning class. Many among them are tribal chieftains, for upper Sindh’s districts are also known for tribal culture and jirgas which settle disputes and bloody feuds privately between parties. These are, however, families who also matter in Sindh’s politics. Sheikhs an important community of Larkana are business-oriented and dominate the area’s urban landscape.
Basmati rice not registered as Pakistan s local product
As the fight for the ownership and brand of Basmati rice between New Delhi and Islamabad continue in the European Union
| 30 Dec 2020 4:10 AM GMT
ISLAMABAD: As the fight for the ownership and brand of Basmati rice between New Delhi and Islamabad continue in the European Union (EU), interestingly the commodity is not registered as the Pakistans local product.
As per the law, it is mandatory to have the product protected and secured under the geographical indication (GI) laws of the country.
However, in Pakistan as there are no rules of the Geographical Indications (Registrations and Protection) Act 2020, Basmati rice is not yet a protected product in the country. The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan has been calling on the government to formulate the GI laws.