Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired 2nd meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review the wheat sowing progress for Rabi 2025–26, current wheat stock position, and implementation mechanisms under the INWP.
During the meeting, all provinces have been advised to constitute Provincial Implementation Units to ensure effective implementation of the INWP in a coordinated manner.
The Committee reviewed province-wise wheat sowing progress. In Punjab, wheat sowing has been completed in a timely manner with 90% early sowing. The province has also witnessed a significant increase in the use of certified wheat seed, along with higher uptake of urea fertilizer, largely due to improved availability and comparatively lower prices. These factors are expected to contribute to higher yields and a bumper wheat crop, reflecting the supportive role of the Federal Ministry in facilitating access to quality seed and fertilizers.
In Sindh, wheat sowing progress was satisfactory and has surpassed sowing targets.
In Balochistan, sowing is currently lower due to insufficient rainfall; however, the shortfall is expected to be covered following upcoming rains.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a substantial portion of sowing has been completed, though sowing in snowbound areas is late. Overall, wheat sowing targets across all provinces are expected to be achieved.
The Committee was also briefed on the current wheat stock position. The Federal Minister assured that there is no shortage of wheat in the country, and sufficient stocks are available to meet national requirements for the current food year.
Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain emphasized continued coordination between the federal and provincial governments to ensure food security, stabilize markets, and support farmers through timely policy interventions.
