Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain chairs first Wheat Management Committee meeting
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain held the first high-level meeting of the Wheat Management Committee in Islamabad on Tuesday.
Committee leadership and priorities
The minister presided over the session jointly with Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah. Officials stated that determining an effective support price is essential for compensating farmers and enhancing crop output. Ensuring sufficient production to meet domestic requirements remains a key government priority.
MSP determination process
Hussain emphasized that fixing the Minimum Support Price requires consensus between federal and provincial governments. The price will be set after considering the cost of production and prevailing ground realities. Subsidies are described as indispensable for strengthening the economic position of farmers.
Food security measures
The government aims to stabilize wheat prices and maintain strategic reserves for uninterrupted availability. Officials noted that proper procurement systems will be established to support these goals.
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- Associated Press of Pakistan
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