Sufficient wheat stocks available for local consumptions

The National Wheat Oversight Committee was informed here Tuesday that sufficient wheat stocks were currently available in national reserves and ongoing procurement targets were expected to further strengthen the buffer stock position in the coming weeks

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th May, 2026) The National Wheat Oversight Committee was informed here Tuesday that sufficient wheat stocks were currently available in national reserves and ongoing procurement targets were expected to further strengthen the buffer stock position in the coming weeks.

The Committee, which met with Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain in the chair, reviewed the current wheat procurement status, carry-forward stocks, demand and supply situation and overall food security outlook in the country.

The meeting was attended by senior officials of the ministry, provincial agriculture secretaries, representatives of PASSCO, and other relevant stakeholders.

During the meeting, a detailed review was presented regarding wheat stocks held by public sector agencies, ongoing procurement operations in various provinces, and inter-provincial movement to ensure smooth supply across the country.

The Committee also assessed domestic consumption requirements, strategic reserves and market trends.

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It was also noted that coordinated efforts between federal and provincial authorities were ensuring stability in wheat availability and price management.

The minister stated that currently there was no wheat shortage in the country and sufficient reserves were available to meet national requirements. He further clarified that reports suggesting any shortfall were baseless and not supported by official data.

He emphasized that the government remained fully committed to ensuring food security, price stability and uninterrupted supply of wheat across all provinces.

The minister directed the relevant departments to maintain close monitoring of procurement operations, improve transparency in stock reporting, and ensure timely decision-making to avoid any artificial price fluctuations in the market.

The Committee reaffirmed that the government would continue to take all necessary measures to protect both farmers’ interests and consumer needs through a balanced procurement and distribution strategy.