Summary:
Ahead of Holi, the demand for dates, pistachios with other dry fruits increases every year. Ahead of Holi, the decision has resulted in a complete freeze on import of dates and Peshawari pistachios. Traders believe the move is likely to hit Pakistani dry fruit suppliers.“Different variety of dates are supplied from Rawalpindi and Peshawar in Pakistan through Wagah-Attari boarder. In the district, dry fruits worth Rs 25 crore were imported. All the major mandis have refused to supply fruits and vegetables to Pakistan..