Fruits

Mangoes from Pakistan, grown in Punjab and Sindh, for importers, wholesalers and packers.

Kinnow from Pakistan, from the Punjab citrus belt, for importers, wholesalers and packers.

Oranges from Pakistan, from the Punjab citrus belt, particularly Sargodha, and from named districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Types named by TDAP include Musambi (sweet orange, Citrus sinensis), Washington Navel, Succri, Red Blood, Jaffa, Ruby Red and Valencia Late. A PHDEC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presentation also names Tarnab malta and Sherkhana-1.

Also sourced on request: orange juice, including frozen orange juice, and dried oranges.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.

Dates from Pakistan, in undried and dried forms, for importers, wholesalers and packers. One page covers both forms.

Bananas from Pakistan, grown mostly in Sindh, with hubs at Thatta, Mirpur Khas and Tando Allah Yar. A PHDEC banana workshop page also names Uthal, in Balochistan. PHDEC names Cavendish types as Willium, G-9 and Bomby.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.

Pomegranates from Pakistan, grown in Balochistan and Punjab, including southern Punjab, with localized orchards in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cultivars named by PHDEC include Tarnab gulabi, qandahari and Bedana.

Also sourced on request: edible arils and pomegranate juice.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.

Grapes from Pakistan, with PHDEC hubs at Quetta, Kalat, Pishin, Mastung, Qila Abdullah, Loralai and Zhob. PHDEC gives a supply window of June to November. Varieties named by PHDEC include Askari, Haitia, Kala, White Kishmish, Sahibi, Shandao Khani, Tor, Sultania, King Ruby, Flame Seedless, Perlette and Beauty Seedless.

Also sourced on request: raisins and grape juice.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.

Guava from Pakistan, grown in all provinces. Major areas named by TDAP include Sharqpur, Kasur, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sangla Hills and Gujranwala in Punjab; Kohat, Haripur and Bannu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; and Larkana, Naushehro Feroze and Hyderabad in Sindh. Harvest is twice a year: July to August and January to February (AARI).

Also sourced on request: guava pulp, juices, nectars and jams.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.

Apricots from Pakistan, from Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, in undried and dried forms. PHDEC names hubs at Skardu, Shigar, Hunza, Chitral, Loralai, Zhob, Killa Saifullah and Mastung, and gives a supply window of May to July.

Also sourced on request: prepared or preserved apricot products.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.

Peaches from Pakistan, from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially Swat, from Balochistan, and from Kot Momin in Punjab. PHDEC gives a supply window of May to September. Varieties named by PHDEC include Early Grand, Florida King, Pratap, Khurmani and Sharbati.

Also sourced on request: peach preserves, and prepared peaches and nectarines.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.

Plums from Pakistan, concentrated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Swat, in Balochistan, and in Soon Valley and upland Punjab, in undried and dried forms.

Also sourced on request: prunes and plum jams.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.

Apples from Pakistan, from Balochistan (the Ziarat, Kalat and Pishin/Quetta belt), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Swat, and Gilgit-Baltistan. PHDEC gives a supply window of July to October. Varieties named by PHDEC include Kala Kulu, Tor Kulu, Amri and Golden Delicious.

Also sourced on request: dried apples and apple juice.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.

Watermelons from Pakistan, from southern Punjab and Sindh, including Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalpur. Punjab picking is April through June on official calendars. Varieties named by AARI include T-14 and Sugar baby.

Sourced on request; availability confirmed per enquiry.