LAHORE: In view of the looming wheat crisis, the federal government has sought details of wheat stocks from the Punjab government.
According to sources, the Ministry of National Food Security has initiated efforts to resolve the crisis and is holding consultations with the provinces.
Due to the floods, much of the standing wheat crops have been destroyed. n Punjab alone, 80% of the country’s wheat production is now at risk.
Sources said the ministry is considering several options to meet the shortfall of 1.5 million tons of wheat, which also includes the possibility of importing wheat independently.
Meanwhile, the Flour Mills Association has warned the government that only seven days have been given to end the wheat crisis.
The prices of atta have seen a sharp rise in September 2025, due to the disruption of the supply chain and recent floods.
The price of a 40kg wheat bag climbed to its highest level in 72 weeks during September, while the cost of a 50kg bag of fine flour recorded a significant month-on-month increase.
