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  1. Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain addressed agricultural policy and the Ministry of National Food Security is working on wheat pricing.

Pakistan Proposes Rs4,500 Wheat Price to Support Farmers in 2027

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What happened

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a proposal for a wheat price of Rs4,500 per maund for 2027 to support farmers in Pakistan. This decision followed consultations involving President Asif Ali Zardari, Maryam Nawaz, and Murad Ali Shah. The proposed rate aims to provide relief to growers who have faced financial difficulties due to inflation and rising agricultural input costs.

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Why it matters

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The government expects the price support to encourage growers to increase wheat cultivation and strengthen the agricultural economy. This measure is intended to improve Pakistan’s capacity to meet its domestic food requirements.

Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain addressed agricultural policy, and the Ministry of National Food Security is working on wheat pricing.

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Who's involved

  • Shehbaz SharifPrime Minister of Pakistan, proposing the wheat price.
  • Maryam NawazChief Minister of Punjab, participating in the consultation process.
  • PakistanSovereign state in South Asia implementing the price support.
  • Asif Ali ZardariPresident of Pakistan, participating in the high-level consultation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • PunjabSpeculative

    Punjab might see increased demand for wheat, potentially boosting agricultural revenue in the region.

  • governmentSpeculative

    The government could face increased expenditure due to the price floor, impacting fiscal stability.

  • State Bank of PakistanSpeculative

    The State Bank of Pakistan may face pressure on monetary policy if the price support increases demand and inflation.

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