USDA warns of wheat crisis in Pakistan, 1.7m tons may be imported

In a startling blow to Pakistan’s food security, the country may be forced to import up to 1.7 million tons of wheat as domestic production plunges, the...

Pakistan imported 6.2 MMT wheat in last two years: Tanveer Hussain

Pakistan imported 2.60 MMT and 3.587 MMT wheat during the last two years...

Govt imposes ban on flour export

The federal government on Friday withdrew its earlier decision and banned the export of flour made from imported wheat...

Shehbaz Sharif calls for action plan on PASSCO privatization

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a meeting today directed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to prepare an action plan regarding...

PM says no decision made regarding wheat export

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the government has not yet made any decision regarding the export of wheat...

President pushes for private sector loans to enhance wheat storage

To ensure food security and meet the future needs of the country, soft loans should be extended to the private sector to construct silos and modern wheat...

PM Shehbaz Sharif calls for inquiry on wheat import amid reserves review

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to form an inquiry committee regarding the import of wheat in the...

PM Shehbaz Sharif raises wheat procurement target by 400,000 metric tons

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has increased the federal government's wheat procurement target of 1.4 million metric tons to 1.8m metric tons, Information..

Law Minister assures farmers of stability in wheat prices soon

In response to queries raised in the Senate today regarding wheat prices in the country, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar affirmed that the government...

Pakistan's wheat output falls short of target, exceeds last year

While reviewing the performance of the Rabi crops (2023-24), a high-powered Federal Committee of Agriculture (FCA) on Thursday observed that Wheat...

Wheat prices dip amid supply surplus

Wheat prices extended losses as concerns over adequate supply and soft demand offset escalating hostilities in the Black Sea region...

ECC dismisses reports of delay in wheat procurement targets, confirms authorization

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has dismissed certain media reports that claimed a misleading impression that the committee has delayed the...

ECC's Rs7.3bn wheat subsidy approval to resolve crises in GB: Amir Muqam

The approval of Rs7.3 billion as a wheat subsidy for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) will....

Govt lifts ban on flour exports

The federal government has amended the Export Policy Order to permit the export of flour...

Wheat stocks exceed 4.5m tons

The wheat stocks of the country by the middle of March 2024 were recorded at over 4.54 million metric tons, which is sufficient to tackle the local dietary...

Govt incentives boost wheat sowing by 7.5% in rabi season

Owing to the incentives introduced by the government, wheat sowing in the country during the current season (Rabi 2023-24) increased by 7.5%...

Wheat sowing surpasses 22m acres in rabi season

The wheat crop has been sown across more than 22.73 million acres of land in various crop-growing regions during the Rabi season 2023-24 to meet staple food...

Pakistan turns to wheat imports amid agriculture hurdles

Pakistan has shifted from an exporter to an importer of wheat, one of its main cash crops as its agriculture sector struggles to overcome hurdles including...

Pakistan achieves 92.77% of wheat sowing target, cultivating over 20m acres

The wheat crop cultivation target has been achieved at 92.77%, with the commodity sown across more than 20.62 million acres...

Wheat stocks reach 6.9m tons, prices fall

Pakistan’s wheat reserves were recorded at over 6.934 million metric tons as of the start of November 2023...

Government sets higher crop targets for FY24

The caretaker government has set targets for the harvest of some of its major crops for the fiscal year 2023-24, with a production target of 32.12 million mt...

Pakistan has sufficient wheat stocks for local consumption: Imtiaz Ali

More than 7.89 million metric tons of wheat stocks were available for local consumption and strategic reserves to...

Pakistan's wheat production projected to soar to 28m tonnes: USDA

Pakistan is projected to produce 28 million tons of wheat, significantly higher than last year's production and exceeding the average for the country over....

Russia's lack of ships, western traders' concerns drive up wheat prices

Russia's lack of ships and Western grain traders' shrinking appetite for business with Moscow are adding to the rising costs of moving Russian wheat, at a....

Can Pakistan nudge Russia to avert global food crises?

 War between Russia and Ukraine had not only roiled energy but also the global food market....

Wheat futures soar to 5-month peak

Wheat futures earlier in this week soared to a level not seen in five months, following Russia’s assault on a Ukrainian port that disrupted grain exports...

ECC approves 50/50 ratio of local, imported wheat allocation

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday allowed to allocate wheat amongst the recipients at the rate of 50% local and 50% imported...

Global grains output to reach new peak in 2023-24: IGC

The forecast total grains production in the 2023-2024 season was uplifted to 2.294 billion metric tons of grains...

Gwadar Port receives 400,000 MT of wheat so far

Eight vessels carrying 400,000 Metric Ton (MT) of wheat from different countries have so far anchored at the Gwadar seaport...

ECC to approve pre-shipment inspection of wheat

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, in its meeting which is scheduled on January 25, 2023...

Govt decides to import 2.6mn tons of wheat

The government on Friday has decided to import 2.6 million tons of wheat, Federal Minister for National Food Security...

Summary on supply of milling wheat from Russia submitted to ECC

Summary on supply of milling wheat from Russia submitted to ECC

Wheat prices hit record high after Indian export ban

Wheat prices hit record high after Indian export ban

PM directs provinces to meet wheat procurement targets by 1st June

PM directs provinces to meet wheat procurement targets by 1st June

Wheat output expected to be around 26.17mn tons this year

Wheat output expected to be around 26.17mn tons this year

Govt to procure 3500,000MT wheat

Govt to procure 3500,000MT wheat

Govt to procure 6mn tons wheat

Govt to procure 6mn tons wheat

Finance Minister asks authorities to monitor wheat stocks closely

Finance Minister asks authorities to monitor wheat stocks closely

4.336 MTs wheat available to cater domestic consumption

4.336 MTs wheat available to cater domestic consumption

Sowing period is the most critical period for Wheat crop: Minister

Sowing period is the most critical period for Wheat crop: Minister

94% wheat cultivation target achieved: IAERD

94% wheat cultivation target achieved: IAERD

Govt all set to increase yield per acre: SAPM

Govt all set to increase yield per acre: SAPM

ECC approves procurement of 120,000mt wheat

ECC approves procurement of 120,000mt wheat

National economy heading towards right direction: FM

National economy heading towards right direction FM

FM directs to accelerate import of wheat, sugar to ensure sufficient stocks

FM directs to accelerate import of wheat, sugar to ensure sufficient stocks

Govt's initiatives result in record production of major crops: Minister

Govts initiatives result in record production of major crops Fakhar Imam

Govt taking concrete measures to bring down sugar, wheat prices; Senate informed

Govt taking concrete measures to bring down sugar, wheat prices Senate informed

Hafeez, Murad discuss optimum support price for wheat crop during current FY

Hafeez, Murad discuss optimum support price for wheat crop during current FY

Hafeez, Murad discuss optimum support price for wheat crop during current FY

Hafeez, Murad discuss optimum support price for wheat crop during current FY

PM directs for devising mechanism to ensure stability in prices of wheat across country

PM directs for devising mechanism to ensure stability in prices of wheat across country

Country stocks five million metric tons of wheat: Food Ministry

Country stocks five million metric tons of wheat Food Ministry

ECC allows TCP to import 200,000 tonnes of wheat

ECC allows TCP to import wheat

ECC directs Ministry of NFSR to accelerate efforts for wheat imports

ECC directs Ministry of NFSR to accelerate efforts for wheat imports \n\n

PM directs to ensure zero-tolerance policy towards wheat smuggling, hoarding

PM directs to ensure zero-tolerance policy towards wheat smuggling, hoarding

Wheat worth Rs280b procured to ensure food security: Dr. Hafeez

Wheat worth Rs280b procured to ensure food security Dr. Hafeez

ECC to discuss progress report on Public Sector’s Wheat Procurement Drive 2019-20

ECC to discuss progress report on Public Sectors wheat procurement Drive 2019-20

Wheat harvest brings relief to farmers in tribal districts of KPK amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Wheat harvest brings relief to farmers in tribal districts of KPK amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Rs280b allocated to purchase wheat: Hammad Azhar

Rs280b allocated to purchase wheat Hammad Azhar

Wheat Review Committee recommends Rs. 1400 per 40 kg to ECC

Wheat Review Committee recommends Rs. 1400 per 40 kg to ECC

ECC decides procurement of 8.25m tons wheat at Rs 1365 per kg

ECC decides procurement of 8.25m tons wheat at Rs 1365 per kg

PM directs for advanced planning to meet wheat requirement

PM directs for advanced planning to meet wheat requirement

Govt allocates 12 billion subsidy for wheat growers: DG Agriculture

Govt allocates 12 billion subsidy for wheat growers DG Agriculture

ECC allows GIDC waiver, import of 300,000 tons of wheat till March 31

ECC allows GIDC waiver, import of 300,000 tons of wheat till March 31

Rice export reaches record level of 4.5 mln tons

Rice export reaches record level of 4.5 mln tons

ECC permits cotton imports from Afghanistan

ECC permits cotton imports from Afghanistan

Sindh, Punjab and PASSCO to export 0.5 mln tons of wheat: ECC

Sindh Punjab and PASSCO to export 0.5 mln tons of wheat ECC

China’s hybrid wheat successfully grown on large scale in Pakistan

Chinese hybrid wheat successfully grown in Pakistan

Oil Update: Oil Prices rise as Iraq hints at OPEC Cut Extension

Oil Update: Oil Prices rise as Iraq hints at OPEC Cut Extension

ECC approves Extension in Subsidy on Export of Wheat and Wheat Products till August 31, 2017

ECC approves Extension in Subsidy on Export of Wheat and Wheat Products till August 31, 2017

340MW C-4 nuclear power plant inaugurated by PM at Chashma

PM inaugurates 340MW C-4 nuclear power plant at Chashma

Tackling climate change and improving livelihoods through Chilghoza pine in Pakistan

Tackling climate change and improving livelihoods through Chilghoza pine in Pakistan.

Polish company to drill 14 Oil & gas wells in potential areas

Polish company to drill 14 Oil & gas wells in potential areas

Wheat worth US$ 967,000 exported in previous year