This document discusses rice production in Pakistan from 1947 to 2017. It provides data on annual production levels by province as well as total national production. Some key points: - Rice production started low in the early years after independence but increased over time due to improved irrigation systems and agricultural tools. - Major increases in production occurred from the 1960s onward due to various development plans and policies that supported the agriculture sector. - Production continued to gradually increase in subsequent decades, though some years saw decreases due to floods or other issues. - By the late 2000s, total annual rice production in Pakistan exceeded 6 million tons. Punjab has consistently been the largest rice producing province.