Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed authorities to closely monitor the supply and demand of food items nationwide to ensure national food security, while exploring opportunities to export surplus produce to Gulf countries.
During a high-level meeting on Pakistan’s food situation and export prospects, the prime minister was briefed that the country currently maintains adequate stocks of essential food commodities, with no shortages reported in the domestic market.
PM Shehbaz highlighted that disruptions in global supply chains have created new opportunities for Pakistani agricultural products in regional markets. He directed officials to develop a comprehensive strategy to export surplus food items while ensuring that domestic needs remain fully met.
Emphasizing high-quality standards for food exports, the prime minister also instructed the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation to take necessary measures to facilitate shipments through sea routes. Authorities were further tasked with prioritizing Gulf states’ food requirements and actively promoting exports via Pakistani ambassadors and trade officers.
Officials noted that Pakistan’s agriculture sector, including crops, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood, holds significant export potential. PM Shehbaz also ordered the creation of a committee to review food supply and export conditions daily to ensure timely action and strategic oversight.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Jam Kamal Khan, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ahsan Iqbal, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, provincial chief secretaries, senior officials, and representatives from relevant private sector associations.
