Wheat is not merely a staple crop; it is the backbone of Pakistan’s food security. The recent meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee, chaired by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, has delivered a reassuring message: Pakistan has sufficient wheat stocks to meet national needs until the next harvest. Equally important was the committee’s focus on wheat procurement for the 2026 crop season. The role of the private sector in wheat procurement was also reviewed, with assurances that regulatory mechanisms are being enforced. The government’s commitment to stabilizing wheat markets, protecting farmers, and maintaining strategic reserves is a promising signal.

Source: The Patriot January 29, 2026 23:51 UTC