Pakistan will not be turning to foreign markets for wheat imports this year, as existing reserves are deemed adequate to meet domestic demand, the federal government has announced.
The update was shared during the Wheat Board’s eighth session, chaired by Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain. The meeting reviewed wheat demand, supply, and the availability of fertilisers and other agricultural inputs for the Rabi season.
Data presented at the meeting showed wheat stocks at 33.47 million metric tonnes, compared with a national requirement of 33.58 million tonnes. Officials said the small difference would not cause any shortage concerns.
The minister stressed that the government aims to protect farmers, ensuring their produce is valued, while keeping fertiliser and urea supplies sufficient and prices controlled nationwide. Authorities noted that the input supply chain has been secured for the upcoming sowing season.
Hussain also advised provincial administrations to avoid imposing unnecessary controls, warning that such measures could unsettle markets and lead to panic buying.
The decision not to import wheat is being seen as a move to support local producers, while also keeping the focus on long-term food security.