- In 1988-89 Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) came into existence and started interacting with the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock and also with the Planning Division of the Government of Pakistan.
- In 1992 REAP also played host to the Arabian Gulf Cooperative Council which included government buyers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, U.A.E., Bahrain and Qatar. For the first time since private sector was allowed rice exports they made a sale of 36000 tons.
- In 1998-99 REAP became a registered body with the Director Trade Organization Ministry of Commerce.
- REAP has negotiated with Ministry of Commerce and convinced them to implement Mandatory REAP membership for all rice exporters.
- REAP has successfully negotiated with State Bank of Pakistan to extend ERF facility for their Basmati rice exporters who could not achieve their targets due to international financial crunch.
- When rice exports were allowed to private sector in 1998-99, total rice exports were only US$ 300 Million. With consistent efforts, REAP members managed to export above 4 million tons of rice amounting to over 2 billion dollars from Pakistan in 2008-09.
- REAP has become the 2nd largest export trade body by contributing more than US$ 2.2 Billion annually.
- REAP has sent trade delegations to many rice buying countries, such as Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros, China, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippine, Indonesia etc. for the promotion & marketing of Pakistani rice.
- REAP has also organized Biryani Festivals in many countries to introduce taste of Pakistani rice.
- REAP has been organizing Export Trophy Awards to acknowledge the efforts of REAP members and giving them Awards with the hands of President of Pakistan OR Prime Ministers of Pakistan. To date REAP has organized 16 Export Awards ceremonies in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
- REAP has successfully organized REAP Rice Conference Larkana in November 2018 to educate rice growers & millers to overcome the gaps in rice value chain.
- REAP leadership has organized number of seminars to educate people involved at each stage of rice.
- From time to time REAP has been taking issues and problems of REAP members and extended efforts to resolve them on priority basis.
- FoodAg Pakistan 2023 - 10 – 12 August, 2023. 1st International Food and Agriculture Exhibition organized by TDAP at Karachi Expo Centre which was largely attended by Foreign Delegates, Officials the Pakistan Embassies / Consulates around the globe, International and local buyers.
- In collaboration with PBHF and TDAP, REAP has organized various awareness seminars for farmers on Pesticide Residue and other issues. Initiative by Government of Pakistan to brief the farmers, sheller, and all stakeholders to avoid unregistered pesticides and follow good practices on rice crop to safe guard our rice trade.
- Quadra Legacy - The Achievement of $4 Billion in Export Revenue, an exclusive celebration marking a significant milestone in the rice export industry first time in the history of Pakistan. The event was held on 9 th August, 2024 at the historic Mohatta Palace, a venue that epitomizes elegance and grandeur. This prestigious gathering brought together over 900 foreign buyers including industry leaders, Ambassadors, Government Officials, Consul Generals, Diplomats, elite business community of Pakistan.
