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Who really owns basmati? The rice dispute between India and Pakistan

Nukta Correspondent Sheraz Ahmed explores the history of the coveted long grain rice

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Two states at constant loggerheads. One claims the Indian army "stole" basmati rice seeds during the 1965 war, which are used to grow crops to this day.

The other claims Pakistani farmers just grow different varieties of the "original" basmati rice.

Nukta Correspondent Sheraz Ahmed explores the history of the coveted long grain rice, why both Pakistan and India want to be recognized as the sole producer, and the rising demand for it.

Watch the full video to know more.

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