Islamabad, December 22, 2025: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the 7th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Essential/Cash Crops on Monday, focusing on strategies to enhance per-acre wheat yields and ensure long-term national food security. The meeting brought together cabinet committee members and senior officials from the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Planning and Special Initiatives, along with Provincial Secretaries of Agriculture from all provinces.
The committee held detailed deliberations on the overall status of the wheat crop, existing wheat stocks, and measures to improve productivity. Officials briefed the meeting on the country’s current wheat reserves, noting that ample carry-over stocks are available to comfortably meet national requirements for the Food Year 2025–26. Provincial data on wheat sowing for Rabi 2025–26 was also shared, which showed that cultivation targets were largely achieved across the country.
The meeting observed that the timely introduction of the Interim National Wheat Policy 2025–26 has played a key role in generating positive sentiment and renewed confidence among farmers. Improved policy clarity, coupled with better coordination between federal and provincial governments, has contributed to smooth sowing operations and improved planning at the farm level.
Expressing satisfaction over the availability of certified seed and key agricultural inputs, the Deputy Prime Minister appreciated the collective efforts of all stakeholders toward achieving wheat self-sufficiency. He stressed the importance of continued focus on high-yield and climate-resilient wheat varieties to further enhance productivity and reduce dependence on imports.
Senator Ishaq Dar underscored the need for sustained federal–provincial coordination, evidence-based policymaking, and timely interventions to safeguard national food security in the coming years. He urged all relevant ministries and provincial departments to remain vigilant and proactive, ensuring that gains achieved in wheat production are consolidated and built upon for a stable and resilient agricultural future.
