Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Thursday assured the nation that Pakistan has adequate wheat stocks to meet domestic demand, rejecting speculation that imports would be required.
Presiding over the 8th Wheat Board meeting, the minister reviewed the demand-supply position and the availability of key agricultural inputs for the upcoming Rabi season 2025–26.
Official data shows Pakistan’s total wheat availability stands at 33.47 million metric tons (MMT), compared to a requirement of 33.58 MMT. The minor shortfall of 0.11 MMT, according to the minister, poses no risk to national food security.
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“There is no alarming situation regarding wheat stocks, and Pakistan will not be importing wheat,” Hussain reaffirmed in a statement issued by the Ministry of Information.
He further noted that sufficient urea and other inputs were available for the Rabi sowing season, while the government continues to regulate fertilizer prices to ensure affordability for farmers. The minister also cautioned provincial governments, particularly Punjab, against imposing sudden or overly strict regulations that could create unnecessary panic in the wheat market.
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The meeting concluded with a commitment that the federal government, in coordination with provinces, would safeguard farmers’ interests and guarantee steady food supplies for the public.
