Overview
- Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa began releasing 136,000 metric tonnes from strategic reserves and set a subsidised wheat rate of Rs10,414 per 100 kilograms, reducing a 20-kilogram flour bag to Rs2,220 from Rs3,020.
- Punjab launched a Rs45 billion subsidy covering 1.2 million metric tons and raised daily subsidised wheat supplies to flour mills from 15,000 to 20,000 metric tons, with officials saying prices should decline in the coming days.
- Punjab reported receiving a first tranche of 300,000 metric tons from PASSCO with a further 400,000 metric tons handed over, supporting phased market releases to maintain supply.
- Under Wheat Policy 2026, Punjab fixed the procurement price at Rs3,500 per maund and plans to buy up to 2.5 million metric tonnes with immediate farmer payment at the announced rate.
- Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa invoked Article 151 on free movement of goods after criticising Punjab’s curbs that officials said pushed open-market wheat to about Rs13,650 per 100 kilograms, and it ordered strict monitoring to deter hoarding and overpricing.