ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired the 7th meeting of the Steering Committee on Wheat Imports for the Food Year 2026-27, where he assessed the progress of wheat imports and expressed satisfaction with the current arrangements.
According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting, held in Islamabad, centered around ensuring that sufficient wheat supplies have been organized to meet the demands of the provinces. The Deputy Prime Minister stated that the first shipment is expected to arrive in Karachi before the end of the month, marking a significant step in securing food stability for the coming year.
Deputy Prime Minister Dar highlighted the importance of utilizing the imported wheat stocks alongside those allocated by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) to maintain price stability, thereby alleviating pressure on consumers.