Pakistan's wheat production this year is estimated to be 1.36 million metric tons higher than last year's harvest, the government announced on Saturday. The increase has left the country with sufficient stocks and no wheat shortages, despite concerns over rising prices.
Government Assessment After Wheat Board Meeting
The assessment was announced after Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired the 9th Wheat Board meeting in Islamabad on July 11, 2026. The meeting was attended by provincial officials and industry representatives to review wheat production, availability, procurement, and market conditions.
“It is an encouraging development that Pakistan’s wheat production this year is estimated to be 1.36 million metric tons higher than last year’s production,” Hussain said, according to a statement circulated by his ministry after the meeting.
No Shortages Reported Across Provinces
The ministry said representatives of all provinces unanimously informed the meeting that adequate wheat stocks were available and that there was no shortage anywhere in the country. This assurance comes after years of recurring wheat market disruptions, including procurement shortfalls, private stockpiling, and price volatility that prompted governments to impose market controls and anti-hoarding measures.
Last year, Pakistan faced a different problem caused by reduced state procurement following a strong harvest, leading to a fall in farm-gate prices and triggering protests by growers.
Minister Directs Stronger Market Surveillance
The minister directed federal and provincial authorities to strengthen market surveillance, maintain close coordination, and take prompt action against practices that disrupt wheat supplies or lead to unjustified price increases, the statement said.
