Islamabad: The government has approved the Wheat Policy 2025-26 under which procurement will be made at the rate of 3,500 rupees per 40 kilograms. The approval was accorded at a meeting held in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister affirmed that the government is fully aware of the challenges faced by farmers and every possible effort is being made to support their welfare and prosperity.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister stated that while preparing the policy, the federal government conducted a detailed consultation process with all stakeholders including provincial governments, farmers’ organizations, industrialists, and the farming community. He emphasized that the National Wheat Policy 2025-26 has been designed to safeguard public interest while ensuring profitability for farmers.

The Prime Minister appreciated the cooperation of provincial governments in formulating a consensus-based policy. During the meeting, it was revealed that the federal and provincial governments will procure approximately 6.2 million tons of strategic wheat reserves during the upcoming harvesting season. Under the new policy, there will be no restrictions on the inter-provincial movement of wheat, ensuring its availability nationwide.