Basmati rice Pakistan is an agricultural country and Pakistan exports its agricultural products all over the world. Pakistan is one of the largest rice producers in the world. GI TAG Pakistan had also received the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag for its Basmati rice, under the Geographical Indications Act 2020. QUALITIES OF PAKISTAN BASMATI RICE Pakistani basmati rice is known for its taste. The main characteristic of Pakistani basmati rice is that it is long grain, non-sticky, slender, highly aromatic and cooks and tastes excellent. It has been cultivated for many centuries in the hot and humid climate of Punjab along the Ravi, Jhelum and Chenab rivers in Pakistan.