ISLAMABAD:

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring food self-sufficiency by protecting farmers and stabilising the wheat market.

Chairing the 8th Wheat Board meeting, Hussain reviewed the country's wheat demand and supply position and the availability of critical inputs for the upcoming Rabi season 2025-26.

According to the ministry's statement issued on Thursday, the minister noted that national wheat availability stands at 33.47 million metric tonnes (MMT) against a requirement of 33.58 MMT, leaving a shortfall of only 0.11 MMT. Hussain said this gap is insignificant and assured there is no alarming situation regarding stocks.

He made it clear that Pakistan will not import wheat under the pre

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