The federal government has approved the wheat policy for 2025-26 to ensure fair prices for farmers and maintain stable wheat reserves for food security nationwide.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a key meeting in Islamabad to complete this new policy.
Attendees included the chief ministers of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan, a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa representative, the prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and other important stakeholders.
Under this policy, the government will purchase strategic wheat stores to stabilize the market and shield farmers from losses.
Officials informed the prime minister that federal and provincial governments plan to buy around 6.2 million tons of wheat from the 2025-26 harvest at a support price of Rs3,500 per 40 kg, aligning with international market rates.
The policy also allows free inter-provincial wheat movement to ensure a competitive market and better availability across Pakistan.
At the meeting, PM Sharif stressed that Pakistan is based on an agricultural economy, with wheat being the staple food and the primary income source for farmers.
“Farmers are the backbone of our economy, and we are fully aware of their challenges. The government is committed to their welfare and prosperity,” he said.
The prime minister emphasised that the policy was finalised after detailed consultation with provincial governments, farmers’ associations, and industry representatives. “This policy reflects national consensus. Its goal is to protect public interest while ensuring profitability for farmers,” he added.
Shehbaz Sharif expressed confidence that the new wheat policy will boost agricultural growth, increase farmers’ income, and strengthen food security across the country.
Officials also informed the meeting that a National Wheat Oversight Committee, headed by the Federal Minister for National Food Security, will monitor implementation and coordination.
The committee, comprising representatives from all provinces, will meet weekly and report directly to the prime minister.
The government believes the policy will keep the market steady, guarantee fair returns to farmers, and secure national reserves for the coming year.