Ishaq Dar-led steering committee reviews wheat availability and provincial demand amid efforts to ease price pressure.

Pakistan has reaffirmed its decision to import 1 million tonnes of wheat as the government reviews domestic supplies and requirements across the country.

A meeting of the Steering Committee on Wheat-related Matters was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar. The session focused on assessing wheat availability and determining requirements in view of demand from the provinces.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, the committee reiterated the decision to import 1 million tonnes of wheat to ensure sufficient supplies for the country. The move is aimed at meeting domestic requirements while helping contain pressure on wheat prices.

The government also expects the wheat import plan to provide relief to consumers by improving market availability and supporting stable prices. The decision comes as authorities continue to monitor the country’s food supply position and provincial requirements.

The committee reviewed the overall availability of wheat and assessed requirements based on demand from different provinces. Officials discussed measures needed to ensure that adequate quantities remain available to meet consumption needs.

The meeting brought together key federal and provincial stakeholders involved in wheat supply and food security. Minister for National Food Security and Research, Minister for Commerce, Special Assistant Tariq Bajwa, senior federal and provincial officials, and representatives of the Trading Corporation of Pakistan attended the session.

The participation of multiple government departments indicates a coordinated approach toward managing wheat supplies and implementing the import decision.

The government’s move to bring in 1 million tonnes of wheat is expected to strengthen domestic availability and reduce the risk of supply shortages. Authorities are also seeking to limit price pressures and ensure consumers have access to wheat at more stable rates.

The committee is expected to continue monitoring the wheat situation as provincial demand and market conditions evolve. The import programme will remain an important part of the government’s efforts to maintain food security and manage wheat supplies across Pakistan.