Pakistani potato exports have declined by 50% following the closure of the Afghan market and a ban by Russia.

2026-02-24 00:00

Pakistan's potato exports have decreased by nearly 50 percent due to the closure of the border with Afghanistan and a ban imposed by Russia, as stated by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. This matter was addressed during a meeting of the National Assembly.

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