About us
AZM Rice International
From Punjab fields to global tables — milling purity under one roof.
Who We Are
AZM Rice International grows, processes and exports premium basmati and long-grain rice from the fertile heartland of Punjab, Pakistan. We are committed to producing rice that delivers the aroma, length and cook performance buyers expect from authentic Pakistani basmati.
From our own plant we oversee every step — paddy sourcing, cleaning, husking, steaming or sella processing, polishing, grading, sortex sorting and packaging — so purity and quality are never compromised. Our team blends traditional knowledge of the crop with modern milling so every bag is ready for wholesale, retail and private-label programmes.
Under the AZM name, our house brands — AZM, Marjan, Kanari and Khushnuma — serve distributors, wholesalers and supermarket buyers across the Gulf and beyond.
Our vision
Trusted basmati, worldwide
To be recognised as a reliable producer and exporter of high-quality Pakistani basmati — known for clean milling, honest grades and packs that help our partners win in their markets.
We aim to grow responsibly, invest in better processing, and remain the mill buyers return to when aroma, length and consistency matter.
Our mission
Quality from field to freight
To mill rice that people enjoy cooking and eating — using sound agricultural sourcing, careful process control and packaging that protects fragrance and shelf life.
We support farmers and trade partners with clear specifications, competitive export pricing and service that makes repeat orders easy.
Our milling process
From Paddy to Pack — Quality at Every Step
Eight controlled stages under one roof — from Punjab paddy selection to colour sorting and export packaging — built to protect purity, aroma and grain length.
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Paddy Selection
Only high-yield, export-grade paddy from Punjab’s finest growing belts — grain length, aroma and moisture checked before intake.
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Cleaning & Drying
Dirt, stones and immature grains are removed. Dryers bring moisture to the right level for clean husking and low breakage.
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Husking & Milling
The outer hull is removed with care. Rice is prepared as raw, steam or sella to match market need and cook performance.
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Aging & Storage
Controlled storage lets grain settle so aroma deepens and the cook stays fluffy and separate — premium basmati character.
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Polishing
Rice is polished for a fine, silky finish that looks premium on the plate and on the supermarket shelf.
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Grading
Length and thickness grading separate broken and shrivelled grains so every bag delivers uniform size and appearance.
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Colour Sorting
High-accuracy sortex units remove discoloured or damaged kernels — the last purity gate before packing.
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Packaging
Accurate bagging into jute, PP or custom private-label packs — sealed for shelf life, aroma and easy handling.
Private labelling
Your Brand, Our Rice
Global buyers increasingly want their own label on export-grade rice. AZM offers private labelling for distributors and supermarket programmes — Super Kernel, 1121-style long grain, value grades and more — packed in jute, PP or other materials to your brief.
Share your brand name, target market, grade and volume. We quote packaging, milling and shipment ex Karachi with a clear production calendar so you can launch or refresh a line without owning a mill.
Leadership
Founder & CEO
Muhammad Tayyab Arshad leads AZM Rice International with a focus on export-ready quality and long-term partner relationships. Under his direction the company continues to expand house brands and private-label capacity from Punjab to markets that demand authentic Pakistani basmati.