Punjab contacts federation for 1m metric tons wheat

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2026) The Punjab government has formally contacted the federation to procure 1 million metric tons of wheat from PASSCO to keep the wheat market stable.

After the approval of the Punjab cabinet, a letter has been sent to the Ministry of National food Security.

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According to official sources, the previously approved permission to purchase 200,000 metric tons of wheat will remain in place, while a request has been made to provide 800,000 metric tons of wheat.

According to officials, the purpose of acquiring wheat is to maintain stable supply and prices in the market.