Pakistani exporters of potato are facing a loss of millions of dollars as Russia has stopped clearance of consignments after complaining that the potatoes from Pakistan are infected with a disease.
According to potato exporters, the situation demands immediate steps on part of the federal ministries of commerce and national food security and research.
The exporters say the quarantine department of Russia has raised questions over the efficiency of Pakistan’s quarantine department and has threatened to slap a ban on potato imports.
