ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Saturday said the government is formulating a comprehensive long-term wheat policy for 2026–30, aimed at strengthening national food security through modern reforms.
The minister made these remarks while presiding over the 6th meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee, which reviewed wheat procurement arrangements, stock availability, and price stability measures across the country.
He said the upcoming policy will focus on digital traceability mechanisms, improved supply chain monitoring, enhanced transparency, and sustained price stability, facilitating better coordination between federal and provincial governments.
An official present at the meeting said that sufficient wheat stocks are currently available in all provinces to meet national consumption requirements until the new crop arrives.
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There is no risk of a wheat shortage in Pakistan, and coordinated measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted supply across markets, the meeting was further informed.
During the meeting, provinces shared updates on their procurement strategies.
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has adopted a hybrid wheat procurement model with 75 percent public sector participation and 25 percent private sector involvement to enhance efficiency and market responsiveness.
The government of Sindh informed the committee that wheat procurement will be carried out through the public sector to ensure stable supply and effective price management.
The committee was further informed that the indicative wheat procurement price has been fixed at Rs. 3,500 per 40 kilograms, and provinces have been advised to ensure smooth implementation of procurement operations.
The minister added that the current procurement framework will remain in place for one year.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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