Islamabad: (RightNow) The government has officially approved the import of 750,000 metric tons of wheat. This wheat will be distributed according to the demand and needs of the provinces.

In Karachi, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan has issued an international tender for wheat import. Offers from global suppliers for a minimum of 50,000 metric tons will be accepted.

According to TCP, the wheat will be delivered on a CFR basis at the ports of Karachi and Gwadar. Bids will be collected until 11:30 AM on September 16.

These imports aim to meet the country’s wheat requirements. The annual consumption is approximately 31.3 million tons, while production was 29.61 million tons.

It is noteworthy that by the first week of July, PASCO had 1.783 million tons of wheat in stock. According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, there was a decline in production.