Main Varieties of Pakistani Dates

Over 250 varieties of Dates are grown in Pakistan on cultivable area more than 76,900 hectares, these include:
Aseel, Shakri, Bhedir, Kharbala’en, Thothar, Fasli of Sindh;
Begum Jungi, Shakri, Muzawati, Alini, Sabzo, Ape-Dandan, hussaini, Chapshuk, Kahraba of Balochistan;
Dhakki, Azadi, Gulistan, Muscat, Shakri of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; and
Hillavi, Khudrawi, Shamran, Zahidi and Ziri of Punjab.

Aseel has always been awarded as an excellent variety among all the Pakistani Dates in the international dates market.

Province wise details of main varieties are mentioned below:
Sindh Province:
– Aseel or Asil Dates are superior quality dates produced mainly in Khairpur and Sukkur (Sindh). These are radish and dark brown with more stuff (flash) and long shelf life. Best in sweet taste and enriched with energy value.
– Fasli also comes from Sukkur and Khairpur and adjoining areas. Fasli is mainly categorized as Industrial Grade Dates because of its size, shape, shorter shelf life and other characteristics.
Baluchistan Province:
– Begum Jangi (BJ) Dates is the premier quality dates variety of Baluchistan Province. District Panjgoor and Turbat are the major producers of this variety. BJ dates are identical in look and shape with Aseel but are smaller in the size with low level of moisture contents.
– Khahraba (Carba) Dates are of smaller size but sweeter and have lower moisture level. These Dates comes from Panjgoor & Mushkay areas of Baluchistan Province during September 22 to October 31.
– Rabbi or Baluchistan Rabbi (BR) Dates are also grown in Mashkail area of Baluchistan
Punjab Province:
– Halawi is produced in Muzaffargarh, D.G Khan & Jhang; the districts of Punjab Province. This type of Dates is sweet, sticky, semi-soft and moist. It is higher on the sweetness scale than many other dates, with a caramel color and undertone.
– Zahidi is also from dates growing areas of Punjab bieng semi-dry and less intense than some varieties, but still on the sweet side.
KPK Province:
– Dhakki Dates of Dera Ismail Khan, KPK Province has also a specific market due to its unique taste and size.

Our Dates Products are in different forms, shapes, sizes, grades and brands. We have a wide range of Dates Products produced at our processing plant (factory). Our main products are as follows:
– Pitted Dates
– Diced / Chopped Dates
– Decapped Dates
– Dates Paste
– Macerated Dates
– Block Pressed Dates
– Stuffed Dates with Nuts (Almond, Pistachio, Walnuts, Peanuts)

We offer our best quality dates and products in bulk quantities to wholesale buyers / traders / manufacturers of both local and international markets.

GNS Pakistan is a leading dates processing company in Pakistan, with a state-of-the-art processing plant located in Therhi Town, District Khairpur, Sindh. The plant is equipped with advanced technology, including fully automatic metal detection scanning machines, and the dates selected for processing are graded or categorized according to FAQ, GAQ, Industrial, High, A, B, and C grades/categories. The processing plant is ISO certified by a reputable and renowned inspection firm, and the products are also Kosher & Halal certified. GNS Pakistan has implemented HACCP in its production facilities, and its skilled workforce (men and women) operate with hygienic methods while treating dates in different processes.

As a food-certified supplier and exporter, GNS Pakistan specializes in Aseel Dates, BJ Dates, T-Mix Dates, Dry Dates, Pitted Dates, Diced Dates, Date Paste, and Date Powder. The Company is also a certified supplier of organic dates, mainly aseel dates from Pakistan. GNS Pakistan’s customer base is spread worldwide, including countries such as the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Germany, the Netherlands, and other EU countries.

GNS Pakistan was established with a mission to make a positive impact on poverty alleviation and the empowerment of women. The company’s aim is to enable women to support their families in a dignified manner while also contributing to their economic growth and development. GNS Pakistan believes in creating sustainable business opportunities for women, promoting gender equality and supporting the local communities.

If you have any queries or are interested in buying from GNS Pakistan, their team is always ready to respond promptly to any inquiries or requests for further details.