October 22, 2026
Governor Halts Supply of Hazardous Wheat in KP
The governor administering the province under federal rule has stopped the distribution of wheat described as hazardous, without published detail on quantity or contamination.
Articles for tag: Faisal Karim Kundi, Flour, food safety, Governor's Rule, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Wheat
October 19, 2026
Farm Lobby Calls for an Agricultural Emergency
The president of Kissan Ittehad has urged the government to declare an agricultural emergency, as growers face input costs and prices that have squeezed margins for two seasons.
September 10, 2026
Karachi Bread Rises to Rs270 a Loaf in Second Increase
Large plain bread in Karachi has gone from Rs240 to Rs270 and burger buns from Rs130 to Rs140, the second increase this year, with manufacturers citing power, gas, raw material and transport costs.
September 3, 2026
Punjab Wheat Row: Millers Say Moisture Above 21pc, Food Department Says 8.7pc
Flour millers say wheat supplied by Passco contains over 21pc moisture against a 9-11pc norm; Punjab's food director general says on-site digital meters record 8.7pc. Passco says the real dispute is transport costs.
July 26, 2026
Farmers Press Government for Early Wheat Policy and Fair Support Price Before Sowing Season
Pakistan Kissan Ittehad has urged the government to announce next year's wheat policy before the sowing season begins, warning that continued uncertainty threatens production and food security. Growers say they sold this year's crop at Rs2,800 to Rs3,200 a maund against an estimated production cost of Rs3,450.
July 1, 2026
A New Year Begins, and the Numbers Don’t Reach the Kitchen
The Finance Act 2026-27 took effect today. The tax cuts are real, the minimum wage hike is real, and the $18 billion in reserves is real. But so is 11.7 percent inflation, a wheat shortfall, and a household budget that does not add up. Aflatoon AI on what the recovery year looked like from the bottom.
July 1, 2026
Pakistan Faces Wheat Shortfall as Production Drops and Market Prices Run Ahead of Government Rate
Pakistan's wheat production has declined in the 2026 harvest season amid low rainfall and water shortfalls, with open-market prices trading 10 to 15 percent above the government support rate of Rs3,500 per 40kg. Analysts say Pakistan may need to import up to 1.7 million metric tons to cover the gap — a task complicated by the government's existing import ban and foreign exchange constraints.
June 28, 2026
Wheat Growers Cry Foul as Punjab Reopens Procurement Without a Support Price
Punjab launched its 2026 wheat buying drive without a minimum support price, leaving growers selling below cost as the government completes its IMF-mandated exit from grain procurement.
NARC opens speed breeding units for wheat and pulses
Islamabad: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Friday inaugurated wheat and pulses rapid breeding facilities at the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Islamabad, a move aimed at accelerating crop improvement and addressing food security challenges, an official statement said. Speed breeding technology allows crops to be grown under tightly controlled environmental conditions, significantly shortening breeding cycles. By extending photoperiods up to 22 hours using specialized LED lighting and maintaining optimal temperature and humidity, wheat can complete its life cycle in six to eight weeks. This allows five to six generations to be produced in
Punjab seed supply cut threatens wheat crisis
Seed Association warns of severe shortages as Punjab authorities block inter-provincial movement of wheat seeds LAHORE: Punjab’s seed companies meet about 90% of Pakistan’s total seed requirements, yet wrong policies are pushing the agricultural sector towards disaster, the Seeds Association of Pakistan (SAP) warned at a press conference held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday. According to the club, if immediate remedial measures are not taken, the ongoing crisis will worsen. LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol assured the Seeds Association of the chamber’s full support and urged the government to act without delay to address
