ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has unveiled its Wheat Policy 2025-26 that aims to ensure fair prices for farmers and maintain stable strategic reserves to safeguard national food security, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office announced Sunday.
Under the new wheat policy, the federal and provincial governments will acquire strategic reserves of about 6.2 million tons from the 2025-26 wheat crop, according to PM Sharif’s office.
The procurement will be made at Rs3,500 ($12) per maund as per the international import price of wheat, which will ensure fair price and profit to farmers while maintaining market competitiveness.
“The government is well aware of the difficulties faced by farmers,” Sharif was quoted as saying at a meeting of provincial and regional representatives and stakeholders.
“The policy will play a significant role in ensuring food security for the people of Pakistan.”
