{
  "id": 14199291,
  "title": "Govt to Announce Fair Wheat Prices Soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/govt-to-announce-fair-wheat-prices-soon",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:25:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/13/govt-to-announce-fair-wheat-prices-soon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the government would soon unveil new wheat prices following discussions with provincial leaders. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the National Agriculture and Food Security Council in Islamabad, Sharif emphasized the importance of ensuring farmers receive fair compensation while maintaining affordable wheat for consumers. He stressed that wheat prices should be set before the sowing season to provide farmers with the necessary compensation for their labor. Pakistan currently possesses ample wheat stocks to satisfy domestic demands. Sharif cautioned against hoarders and emphasized agriculture's pivotal role in the national economy, highlighting its potential to spur short-term economic growth. The government pledged its full support to provinces in advancing agricultural development, prioritizing initiatives such as offering affordable fertilizers, high-quality seeds, advanced machinery, and skills training for efficient water utilization. Ensuring equitable crop prices, particularly for small and medium-sized farmers, was also a primary goal. Sharif further addressed the livestock sector's export potential and the government's efforts to boost Pakistani halal meat exports. He lauded the Punjab and Sindh governments' farmer support measures, including aquaculture, shrimp farming, and direct subsidies via the Kisan Card program. Provincial leaders, including the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Sindh Agriculture Minister Makhdoom Mahboob Zaman, along with senior officials, attended the meeting, along with federal ministers Ishaq Dar, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Musadik Malik, Jam Kamal Khan, Ahsan Iqbal, and Attaullah Tarar.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government will announce new wheat prices after consultations with the provinces, stressing the … Read More The post Govt to Announce Fair Wheat Prices Soon appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Government to announce new wheat prices soon",
    "PM Shehbaz Sharif discussed with provincial leaders",
    "Emphasis on fair compensation for farmers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}