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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Essential/Cash Crops, where comprehensive discussions were held on improving per acre wheat yields and ensuring national food security.
A detailed review of the current wheat crop and existing stocks was also undertaken. The meeting observed that the country has ample stored wheat stocks to comfortably meet national requirements for the Food Year 2025–26, a DPM’s Office news release said.
Provincial representatives shared data on wheat sowing for Rabi 2025–26, which was found to be in line with the assigned targets. The participants noted that the timely introduction of the Interim National Wheat Policy 2025–26 has generated positive sentiment and renewed confidence among the farming community.
The deputy prime minister expressed satisfaction over the smooth availability of certified seed and other key agricultural inputs. He also appreciated the collective efforts of federal and provincial stakeholders toward achieving wheat self-sufficiency.
He urged all relevant stakeholders to focus on promoting improved wheat varieties and emphasized the need for sustained coordination between the federation and provinces to ensure long-term national food security under the framework of the Government of Pakistan.
The meeting was attended by members of the cabinet committee and senior officials from the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Planning and Special Initiatives, as well as provincial secretaries of agriculture from across the country. Participants deliberated on a range of measures aimed at enhancing productivity and strengthening the wheat value chain.