In Pakistan, owners of HWT plants have expressed concerns that 75% of mango exports to Iran were being handled by a single company, sparking accusations of favoritism by the officials of the Department of Plant Protection.
According to official data, Pakistan has been able to export 96,500 tons of mangoes this season. The export figures were positive, despite multiple interceptions and detection of fruit flies in Pakistani mangoes in Iran.
Babar Durrani, the owner of the HWT plant concerned, Durrani Associates, defended his company’s practices, stating that his facility, as a pioneer in HWT in the country, had not faced any phytosanitary interceptions. However, smaller HWT plants were suspended due to interceptions, leading to allegations of unfair treatment and favoritism.
A Multan-based HWT plant owner accused certain DPP officials of shutting down treatment plants arbitrarily, while supporting a specific company. Director General of DPP, Abid Alladita, denied the allegations.
Source: profit.pakistantoday.com.pk