Islamabad: Federal Minister for National Food
Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired the 9th Wheat Board
meeting to review the country's wheat production, availability, procurement,
and market prices.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary, Ministry of National Food Security
and Research, the Chief Secretaries of Punjab and Sindh, the Agriculture
Secretaries and food Secretaries of all provinces, senior officials of the
Ministry, and representatives of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association and other
relevant stakeholders.
The Board conducted a detailed review of the wheat situation across the
country. The provincial representatives unanimously informed the meeting that
adequate wheat stocks are available and that there is no shortage of wheat
anywhere in the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Rana Tanveer Hussain said it is an encouraging
development that Pakistan's wheat production this year is estimated to be 1.36
million metric tonnes higher than last year's production.
The Board unanimously agreed that the estimated wheat production target has
been achieved and that the country has sufficient wheat reserves.
The meeting noted that the provinces should closely monitor the wheat market
and ensure effective market management. The participants also emphasized the
need for regular and effective coordination between the Federal and Provincial
Governments.
The Federal Minister reaffirmed that protecting consumers' interests remains
the Government's foremost priority. He said the Federal Government, in
collaboration with the Provincial Governments, will take all necessary
administrative and legal measures to curb hoarding, strengthen market
oversight, and ensure the availability of wheat to consumers at affordable
prices.
The Minister directed all relevant authorities to maintain close coordination,
strengthen market monitoring, and take prompt action against any practices that
disrupt the smooth supply of wheat or lead to unjustified price increases.
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