date:May 25, 2015
Importers of Pakistani mangoes, based in Dubais Al Aweer Fruit Market, fear that export consignments worth millions of rupees will perish in Karachi and other cities due to a surprise move by the Pakistani government, which banned the use of wood packaging including crates, boxes and cases for storing fruits and vegetables from May 20.
According to Pakistans Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the decision has been taken amid considering phytosanitary measures since wood is a pathw