This statement was given by Mr. Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Hon. Governor Sindh while presiding 16th Export Awards Ceremony of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) at Sindh Governor’s House on Saturday 7th September, 2024.
He extends his appreciations to Rice Exporters for achieving 4$ Billion mark in FY 2023-24. He also announced his recommendations for highest Civil Award of Sitara-e-Imtiaz for Abdul Rahim Janoo, in recognition of his excellent social welfare services and organizing Free Eye camps for poor peoples of Pakistan since last 36 years. He added that on 23rd March 2025, Sitara-e-Imtiaz will be presented to Abdul Rahim Janoo.
Abdul Rahim Janoo, Convener REAP Export Awards Committee and Chela Ram Kewlani, Chairman REAP also addressed to the audience during the occasion and highlighted various pending issues of rice export sector. Abdul Rahim Janno Particularly requested for De-seal of Association Office which was sealed since more than 9 years.
Kamran Khan Tessori, Hon. Governor Sindh expressed his joy for achieving $4 Billion mark in rice export trade. He assured his full support to resolve the various pending issues of rice exporters. He also announced to establish Rice Cell in Governor House to extend support to rice exporters. He extends congratulations to all Award Recipients.
He distributed Export Awards among leading and prominent rice exporters and also presented Gold medals for special contributions for this sector. Afterward Abdul Rahim Janoo, Chela Ram Kewlani and Haseeb Ali Khan presented REAP Shield to Hon. Governor Sindh. Cake Cutting Ceremony was also done by Honorable Governor Sindh on REAP’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations.
This award ceremony was attended by current and former Office Bearers of the Associations, Managing Committee Members, REAP Members from all Provinces of Pakistan, Consul Generals of various countries as well as elite business community from all over Pakistan.
