Pistachios

Premium Pistachios (Pista) in Pakistan

Pistachios, or pista, are the green jewel of dry fruits, loved for their rich, slightly sweet taste and satisfying crunch. In Pakistan, pista is a must for kheer, kulfi, sheer khurma and mithai, a favourite snack for guests, and a classic Eid and wedding gift. Dry Fruits Mart offers pista with shell, shelled pista, Irani pistachios, roasted salted pistachios and pistachio kernels, in 250g, 500g and 1kg packs. Every order is packed at our Faisalabad store and delivered across Pakistan in 2–4 working days with cash on delivery.

Types of Pista

Premium Pista with Shell

Our Premium Pista comes in its natural split shell, ready to crack open and enjoy. It is the most popular choice for snacking and for serving guests. The same product is also available without shell, ready to eat or cook with.

Irani Pistachios

Irani pistachios are known for their rich flavour, natural sweetness and crunchy texture. They are enjoyed as a snack and used in desserts, rice dishes and traditional sweets.

Roasted Salted Pistachios

Roasted salted pistachios are roasted and lightly salted for a savoury, crunchy snack, perfect with tea or while travelling.

Pistachio Kernels and Shelled Pista

Pistachio kernels are clean, shelled pista with a bright green colour and smooth texture. With no shell to remove, they are ideal for kheer, kulfi, ice cream, mithai and garnishing.

Looking for other nuts? See our almonds (badam), cashews (kaju) and walnuts (akhrot) collections.

Pista Price in Pakistan 2026

Pista prices depend on whether the pistachios are in shell or shelled, roasted or plain, and on the grade. Shelled pista and kernels cost more because the shell is removed and you pay only for the nut. These are our current prices:

Prices updated automatically from our store on 27 October 2026.

1kg Pista Price in Pakistan

The price of 1kg pista currently ranges from Rs 4,200 (Pista with shell) to Rs 7,600 (Pista Kernels). Delivery is free on orders above Rs 10,000.

Pista With Shell vs Without Shell: Which Should You Buy?

Pista with shell is cheaper per kilo, but part of the weight is the shell, so you get fewer nuts. It is best for snacking and serving guests, because cracking the shells is part of the fun. Pista without shell and pistachio kernels cost more per kilo, but every gram is edible, so they are the better value for cooking, desserts and garnishing.

• For snacking and guests: Premium Pista with shell
• For a savoury snack: Roasted Salted Pistachios
• For rich flavour: Irani Pistachios
• For kheer, kulfi and mithai: Pistachio Kernels or Pista without shell

How to Use Pista

• Desserts: kheer, kulfi, firni, sheer khurma, custard and ice cream.
• Mithai and baking: barfi, halwa, cakes and cookies.
• Garnish: sprinkle chopped pista over biryani, zarda and desserts for colour.
• Drinks: blend into milkshakes and badam-pista doodh.
• Snacks: enjoy a handful on its own or in a dry fruit mix.

Health Benefits of Pistachios

Per 100g, pistachios provide roughly 20g of protein and 10g of fibre, along with vitamin B6, potassium and antioxidants such as lutein.

• Protein and fibre: pista is one of the most protein-rich nuts and keeps you full for longer.
• Heart health: mostly unsaturated fats support a healthy heart.
• Eye health: lutein and zeaxanthin are antioxidants linked to healthy eyes.
• A lighter nut: pistachios are among the lower-calorie nuts, and shelling them slows down snacking.

Pistachios are still high in calories, so a small handful a day is enough. Choose plain pista over salted if you are watching your salt intake.

How to Store Pistachios

Keep pistachios in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Shelled pista and kernels turn stale faster than pista in shell, so in summer store them in the fridge. Roasted salted pistachios stay crunchy longer when the jar is closed tightly after every use.

Pista for Gifts and Bulk Orders

Pista is a favourite for Eid, weddings and mithai. Irani pistachios and roasted salted pista in 1kg packs make a classic gift, and pistachio kernels are handy for anyone making sweets at home.

If you need larger quantities for a shop, bakery, sweet making or an event, visit our dry fruits wholesale page to ask for bulk rates.

Why Buy Pista from Dry Fruits Mart?

• Pista with shell, shelled pista, Irani, roasted salted and kernels in one place
• Clear 250g, 500g and 1kg prices, updated automatically
• Packed at our Faisalabad store and delivered in 2–4 working days
• Cash on delivery, or 4% off with JazzCash and Easypaisa
• Bulk and gift orders through our wholesale page
• Replacement or refund if anything arrives damaged (tell us within 3 days)