Pakistan Increases Wheat Imports Under New Government
The new government of Pakistan has drastically increased the wheat imports in its first six months. The official data shows that 691,136 metric tons of wheat were imported in this time frame as compared to 2.7 million metric tons being imported during the tenure of the caretaker government.
Wheat Import Figures: A Comparison
| Period | Wheat Imports (Metric Tons) |
| Caretaker Govt (Mar 24) | 2,758,226 |
| New Govt (Mar 24) | 691,136 |
Analyzing the Increase
The government, which constantly blames the previous governments for wheat import. But according to the data from the Department of Statistics, this huge surge in imports has raised questions about food security and agricultural policies of Pakistan.
It’s unclear how the government will tackle the increasing trend of wheat import and its impact on food security and economic stability.