Our Heritage

Our Story

From a family mill in Ghakhar to an international exporter trusted across four continents — this is the Sardar Rice Mills story.

Founded 1999 Ghakhar · Gujranwala Kalar Tract Sourcing 25 Years of Excellence The Cheema Family 40+ Countries In-House Lab Founded 1999 Ghakhar · Gujranwala Kalar Tract Sourcing 25 Years of Excellence The Cheema Family
Who We Are

The Heartland of Punjab's Basmati Belt

Sardar Rice Mills was founded in 1999 by three brothers — Saadat, Shujaat and Shazab Cheema — in Ghakhar, Gujranwala, Punjab. From its founding, the company was built around a simple conviction: that the finest rice in the world grows within reach of our mill, and that a family's name on a product is the strongest possible guarantee of quality.

Ghakhar sits within the Kalar Tract — the specific soil and climate region of Punjab that produces Pakistan's true export-grade Basmati rice. Our location gives us direct access to the paddy fields that supply the world's premium Basmati market, allowing us to procure varieties at source with full traceability and no adulteration.

Over 25 years, Sardar Rice Mills has grown from a local operation into a business that serves international buyers across the Middle East, Europe, North America and Africa — while maintaining the family structure, personal accountability and commitment to quality that defined us from day one.

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SARDAR RICE MILLS EST. 1999 · GHAKHAR, PUNJAB
Our Journey

25 Years of Growth

Key milestones in the Sardar Rice Mills story.

1999
Foundation
Sardar Rice Mills established in Ghakhar, Gujranwala by the three Cheema brothers.
2003
First Exports
First international export shipments to Middle Eastern markets. GCC relationships established.
2009
Lab Established
In-house quality testing laboratory commissioned — a milestone that set new internal standards.
2015
Europe Entry
First regular export shipments to UK and European Union markets under full pesticide compliance.
2018
Capacity Expansion
Major milling facility upgrade to serve growing international demand and container export volumes.
2021
USA Exports
Regular export shipments to North American markets — USA and Canada diaspora channels.
2023
Brand Portfolio
10+ distinct rice brands developed serving different market segments from premium to value.
2026
Digital Presence
Official website launched to serve international buyers seeking a trusted Pakistan Basmati supplier.
Core Values

What We Stand For

The principles that have guided every decision at Sardar Rice Mills since 1999.

Q
Quality Without Compromise

Every grain is a reflection of the Cheema family name. From paddy field selection to final packaging, our quality standards are non-negotiable at every stage of the process.

T
Trust Through Transparency

International buyers deal directly with our founding directors — no intermediaries, no agents. Every commitment we make is personal. That transparency is the foundation of every long-term relationship we hold.

L
Legacy of the Land

We are stewards of Punjab's agricultural heritage. Our work supports farming communities in the Kalar Tract, preserves authentic Basmati varieties and honours the land that gives us everything we produce.

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