May 23, 2008	Friday	Jamadi-ul-Awwal 17, 1429

LAHORE, May 22: The Basmati Growers Association’s plea for registration of Basmati as a geographical indication has been accepted by the Registrar of Trade Marks.

The registrar has rejected all objections to the application except partially accepting that of Rice Export Association of Pakistan.

This is the first registration of any geographical indication in the country and would increase the demand of Pakistani rice.

The Punjab’s commerce and investment department had fully supported the efforts of growers association.