President FPCCI Mr Atif Ikram Shaikh has appointed Mr Rafiq Suleman as the Convener of “The FPCCI Central Standing Committee on “Rice Production & Export Promotion” for the year 2024-2025, given the increasing business development and Export RICE.
The President of FPCCI advised him to induct well-experienced professionals as members of his committee, keep close liaison with all concerned authorities, and facilitate the business community.
Rafiq Suleman also served the business community in different capacities in FPCCI. REAP and other sector-related trade bodies.
Hasan is a well-known figure in Pakistan’s business community. He has deep social relations with various aspects of society. He is also one of the leading experience andICE. He is the Director of M/s R.B International.
Rafiq Suleman assured the FPCCI management of his best and utmost efforts for the FPCCI and the business community and to build the FPCCI’s image nationally and globally.
Rafique Suleman Bhai , being an active, apt, energetic & nimble footed rice exporter is very well versed with Rice sector challenges, strength , threats & potential of fastest growing export oriented sector , started fm grass root level. His leadership quality is time tested , have been Vice Chairman & then Chairman REAP. Enjoy a huge respect among public & private sector stackholders. 2024 was an record setting & record breaking year for Rice sector showing 62% increase in volume to over 6 million tons rice export. 2is Selection of Ragique Suleman Bhai as Convenor FPCCI Comettee on Rice Production & Export Promotion highly appriciable, as he is very well versed & well informed with Rice sector is very energetic, leads by examples & always on toes. 2024 has been an extra ordinary & most prolific year for Rice export reaching to new heights of over 6 million tons.
2025 is going to be highly challenging & nerve testing year for Rice sector globaly. Weather vagaries, regional conflicts, rising business doing cost, ever changing phytosanitory standerds & tarriff/,nontarrif warriors will be key areas/issues to be tackled.