PPP-based wheat procurement model launched

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Published April 24, 2026 | 12:20 PM

PPP-based wheat procurement model launched

MUZAFFARGARH, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Apr, 2026) The provincial government on Friday introduced a revised wheat procurement model under a public-private partnership (PPP) with the food Department extending logistical support to streamline the process.

District Food Controller (DFC) Israr Khan Maggasi, while speaking said that five procurement centers had been established across the district to facilitate wheat purchasing.

He explained that under the new policy, wheat would be procured by private buyers through an open bidding process,ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

“The Food Department will provide storage facilities and oversee the monitoring and supervision of wheat stocked in official godowns,”Maggasi said,adding that the model was expected to save the government billions of rupees.

He pointed out that in previous years,the government had to secure loans ranging from Rs.300 billion to Rs.400 billion annually for wheat procurement.

He also acknowledged that issues such as spoilage,mixing and other irregularities had been reported under the earlier system.

The DFC expressed optimism that the new mechanism would address these concerns and enhance transparency in wheat procurement across Muzaffargarh.