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IMF says it is concerned by food, fertilizer export restrictions; welcomes India’s decision to relax ban on wheat exports
Washington, Jun 10 (PTI) The IMF has said that it is concerned by the use of food and fertilizer export restrictions by some nations which can exacerbate global price increases…
Global wheat prices jump after India export ban and Ukraine war: FAO
United Nations, Jun 6 (PTI) The price of wheat has jumped in the international markets after India announced a ban on the export of the staple cereal and due to…
Needs of food security in India paramount for us: Foreign Secretary Kwatra
New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) India on Saturday said it would try to extend assistance to countries which are vulnerable to the risk of food security, days after it imposed…
India prohibits wheat exports with immediate effect
New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices, according to official notification. However, the export shipments…
India’s foreign minister says ready to step up on global issues
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is prepared to take a much bigger role in global affairs and would help the world with more supplies of wheat to tame food inflation…
Pakistan grants two months extension to India for transportation of wheat, medicines to Afghanistan
Islamabad, Apr 17 (PTI) Pakistan on Sunday extended for two months the period for India to transport 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat and life-saving medicines as humanitarian assistance to war-torn…
‘Afghanistan praises Indian quality wheat sent as aid; 3rd batch of shipment scheduled for Mar 8’
New Delhi, Mar 5 (PTI): Stating that Afghanistan has praised the quality of Indian wheat supplied to the trouble-torn country as part of its humanitarian aid, India on Saturday said…
India sends fifth consignment of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
New Delhi, Feb 19 (PTI). India on Saturday delivered 2.5 tons of medical assistance and winter clothing to Afghanistan as part of its humanitarian aid to the war-torn country. It was…
Taliban increase payment in wheat as economic crisis deepens
KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban administration said on Tuesday it was expanding its 'food for work' program, in which it uses donated wheat to pay thousands of public sector employees…
Pakistan allows Indian aid transit to Afghanistan
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's Cabinet on Tuesday granted permission to arch-rival India to use its land route to ship wheat aid to neighbouring Afghanistan where millions of…
Taliban government offers Afghans wheat for work as money dwindles
KABUL (Reuters) - For Kabul day labourer Khan Ali, struggling to feed a family of six since losing his job as a market trader, life has become so hard that…
